Bill · S.Res. 355· Senate(119-SRES-355)
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Rwanda's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- Introduced
- 7/31/2025
- Last activity
- 7/31/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5006)
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kaine
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution requests that the Secretary of State provide a detailed statement regarding the human rights practices of the Republic of Rwanda. The request must be submitted to specific Senate and House committees within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. The statement should include information on alleged human rights violations, such as arbitrary arrest, torture, and trafficking. It also asks for a description of steps the United States has taken to promote human rights and discourage harmful practices in Rwanda. Additionally, the resolution seeks assessments on how people removed to Rwanda by the United States are treated. Finally, it requests information on any agreements or financial transactions related to these removals.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
The resolution seeks to protect non-citizens from unlawful rendering, trafficking, and human rights abuses during the removal process.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution compels the Secretary of State to provide detailed, documented information to Congressional committees.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The resolution specifically requests information on due process rights for those wrongfully detained or imprisoned in Rwanda.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accountability for Human Rights Violations: The resolution asks for credible information regarding arbitrary arrests, unlawful killings, and torture, which could help identify and address abuses committed by the Government of Rwanda (Section 1(b)(1)).
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Protection of Non-Citizen Individuals: The request seeks to ensure that people removed to Rwanda by the United States are treated humanely and provided with legal immigration status if they wish to remain (Section 1(b)(2)(D)(ii)).
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Due Process Oversight: The resolution calls for a description of opportunities provided to non-citizens to prove they have been wrongfully detained or imprisoned, which promotes due process (Section 1(b)(1)(B)).
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Prevention of Human Rights Risks: The statement asks for steps taken to discourage practices inimical to human rights and to assess how the Government of Rwanda treats people before they are removed (Section 1(b)(2)).
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Safeguarding Against Unlawful Removal: The resolution requests information on actions taken to protect people within United States jurisdiction from unlawful rendering or trafficking to Rwanda (Section 1(b)(3)(F)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2Improves Border Security+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/31/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5006)
- Introduced in Senate
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont