Bill · S.Res. 616· Senate(119-SRES-616)
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- Introduced
- 2/26/2026
- Last activity
- 6/17/2026 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 50. Record Vote Number: 179.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
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What this bill would do
This resolution requests that the Secretary of State provide specific information regarding human rights practices in Honduras. The requested statement must be submitted to the Senate and House Committees on Foreign Relations within 30 days. It seeks details on alleged human rights violations under former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, including connections to drug trafficking and corruption. Additionally, the resolution asks for a description of steps taken by the United States to promote human rights and bring officials to justice. Finally, it requires assessments on how United States security assistance may have been used in relation to drug trafficking crimes.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The resolution promotes transparency by requesting information on human rights and corruption in foreign aid usage.
Would women be better off under this?+3
Addressing issues like rape and human rights violations has a specific positive impact on women's safety.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
The resolution increases diplomatic oversight regarding human rights and corruption in Honduras.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Human Rights Violations: The resolution asks for information on alleged torture, rape, illegal detention, witness tampering, and murder related to drug cartels (Section 1(b)(1)(C)). This could help bring attention to serious abuses.
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Addressing Government Corruption: The request includes information on connections between high-level officials and drug trafficking organizations, such as the Sinaloa Cartel, as well as bribery and money laundering (Section 1(b)(1)(A) and (1)(B)).
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Ensuring Proper Use of Foreign Aid: The Secretary of State is asked to assess the likelihood that U.S. security assistance has been used to support drug trafficking and related crimes (Section 1(b)(3)(A)). This could help ensure that U.S. funds are not supporting criminal activities.
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Promotion of Human Rights and Justice: The resolution asks for a description of U.S. efforts to promote respect for human rights and to bring complicit government officials to justice (Section 1(b)(2)(A) and (B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided 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 Women+3Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For Low Income Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- 6/17/2026
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961).
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 50. Record Vote Number: 179.
- 6/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont