Bill · S.Res. 631· Senate(119-SRES-631)
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Uzbekistan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- Introduced
- 3/10/2026
- Last activity
- 3/10/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S960-961)
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kaine
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 asks the Secretary of State to provide a detailed statement regarding the human rights practices of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Senate wants this information submitted to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives not later than 30 days after the resolution is adopted. The requested statement must cover credible information about alleged human rights violations committed by the Government of Uzbekistan. It also requires a description of steps taken by the United States Government to promote human rights and assess the treatment of non-citizens removed to Uzbekistan by the United States. Additionally, the resolution asks for specific assessments on whether U.S. security assistance could support human rights abuses or improper detentions. Finally, it demands information on agreements, financial transactions, and actions being taken to ensure the return or release of individuals wrongfully removed to Uzbekistan.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The resolution demands a comprehensive report from the Secretary of State on human rights practices and executive agreements.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The resolution seeks accountability and safeguards for non-citizens removed to foreign jurisdictions.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+3
It emphasizes due process protections and legal reviews for individuals removed from the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(a): This provision requires the Secretary of State to submit a formal statement on human rights practices in Uzbekistan within 30 days, which promotes government transparency and holds officials accountable to congressional committees.
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Section 1(b)(1): This provision calls for information regarding alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by the Government of Uzbekistan, including arbitrary arrest, torture, disappearances, and human trafficking, which brings light to potential abuses against non-citizens removed from the United States.
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Section 1(b)(2)(D): This provision details U.S. steps to assess how the Government of Uzbekistan would treat non-citizens prior to their removal, including individualized assessments for potential persecution or torture and ensuring individuals receive legal immigration status.
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Section 1(b)(3)(D): This provision requires a description of actions taken by the United States Government to ensure Uzbekistan returns non-citizens who were removed in compliance with U.S. court orders.
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Section 1(b)(3)(I): This provision asks for descriptions of U.S. actions being taken to facilitate the release or return of non-citizens who were wrongfully removed to Uzbekistan by the United States Government.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1)(A)-(E): These provisions outline severe existing concerns and allegations regarding arbitrary detention, torture, cruel treatment, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and forced labor experienced by non-citizens removed to Uzbekistan by the United States Government.
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Section 1(b)(3)(A): This provision highlights the risk that U.S. security assistance provided to Uzbekistan could be used to support government activities related to the rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of non-citizens removed by the United States.
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 Government Transparency+4Improves Due Process+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3Improves International Alliances+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+3Improves Racial Equity+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4
- 3/10/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S960-961)