Bill · S.Res. 632· Senate(119-SRES-632)
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ghana'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 S961-962)
- 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
S. Res. 632 is a resolution that asks the Secretary of State to provide a detailed statement on the human rights practices of the Republic of Ghana. This request is made pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The Senate wants this information delivered to specific congressional committees no later than 30 days after the resolution is adopted. The requested statement must be prepared in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser. It focuses heavily on how non-citizens of Ghana, who were removed there by the United States Government, are treated.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The resolution mandates comprehensive reporting from the State Department regarding human rights conditions and executive agreements.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The measure seeks to protect and review the human rights and legal status of non-citizens removed from the United States.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+3
It calls for reporting on due process guarantees and protections against unlawful detentions and removals.
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(b)(2)(D): This provision describes steps the United States Government has taken to assess how the Government of Ghana would treat non-citizens removed there prior to their removal. This includes conducting individualized assessments to determine if individuals might face persecution or torture and ensuring they are provided with legal immigration status and humane treatment. This could benefit individuals by ensuring their safety and legal rights are considered before any removal takes place.
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Section 1(b)(3)(D) and (I): These provisions call for a description of actions the United States Government is taking to ensure the Government of Ghana returns non-citizens who were removed in compliance with U.S. court orders, and to facilitate the release or return of people wrongfully removed to Ghana. This could positively impact affected individuals by working to bring them back to the United States or secure their release.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1(b)(1): This section outlines the need to gather credible information concerning alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by Ghana, including arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and trafficking in persons, specifically regarding non-citizens removed to Ghana by the United States. While the reporting itself is oversight, the underlying actions—if occurring—represent severe negative impacts and burdens of abuse, torture, and unlawful imprisonment for the individuals who were removed.
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
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+3
- 3/10/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S961-962)