Bill · S.Res. 356· Senate(119-SRES-356)
A resolution requesting information on the United Mexican States' 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 United Mexican States. The statement must be submitted to specific Senate and House committees within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. It asks for information on alleged human rights violations, such as unlawful detention, torture, and trafficking, specifically involving non-citizens removed to Mexico by the United States. Additionally, the resolution seeks a description of U.S. efforts to promote human rights and discourage harmful practices in Mexico. The Secretary must also assess how U.S. security assistance might impact these issues and evaluate the conditions faced by individuals in Mexican detention.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?+6
The resolution specifically targets the protection of non-citizens removed to Mexico from risks like torture, trafficking, and unlawful detention.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed statement to Congress regarding human rights and security assistance impacts.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+3
The resolution asks for an assessment of how the U.S. can ensure individuals removed to Mexico are provided legal immigration status if they wish to remain.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Non-Citizens: The resolution seeks information on the treatment, legal rights, and status of people who are not citizens of Mexico but have been removed to Mexico by the United States Government (Section 1(b)(1)(E)). This aims to identify risks like arbitrary arrest, torture, or trafficking (Section 1(b)(1)(A-D)).
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Increased Oversight of U.S. Actions: The request asks for a description of steps the U.S. government has taken to assess how Mexico would treat individuals prior to their removal (Section 1(b)(2)(D)). This includes conducting individualized assessments to see if people have a meaningful opportunity to show they may be persecuted or harmed (Section 1(b)(2)(D)(i)).
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Accountability for Security Assistance: The bill requests an assessment of whether U.S. security assistance to Mexico could be used to support activities like the trafficking or detention of people removed by the U.S. (Section 1(b)(3)(A)).
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Facilitating the Return of Individuals: The resolution asks for descriptions of actions the U.S. government is taking to facilitate the release or return of people who have been wrongfully removed to Mexico by the United States Government (Section 1(b)(3)(I)).
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 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