Bill · S.Res. 633· Senate(119-SRES-633)
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Honduras'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 S962-963)
- 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 requests that the Secretary of State provide a detailed statement regarding the human rights practices of the Republic of Honduras. The request is made pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The Secretary of State must submit this statement to specific congressional committees not later than 30 days after the resolution is adopted. The required 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 at the Department of State. The text outlines numerous specific elements that must be included in the statement concerning alleged human rights violations, U.S. government actions, and related information regarding individuals removed from the United States to Honduras.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution enhances transparency by mandating comprehensive reporting on foreign human rights practices and government agreements.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+4
The text emphasizes gathering information on due process and legal rights for individuals removed to foreign jurisdictions.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The bill advocates for oversight and protection of non-citizens removed from the United States to ensure their safety and rights.
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)(1): This provision requires the collection and reporting of all available credible information concerning alleged human rights violations by the Government of Honduras. This could benefit individuals by ensuring transparency and holding officials accountable regarding arbitrary arrests, torture, disappearances, and human trafficking, including the treatment of non-citizens removed to Honduras by the United States Government.
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Section 1(b)(2): This provision asks for a description of the steps taken by the United States Government to promote human rights respect, discourage practices inimical to human rights, and assess how non-citizens removed to Honduras would be treated prior to their removal. This could benefit people by ensuring the U.S. government actively evaluates individual safety and legal statuses to prevent persecution, torture, or harm.
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Section 1(b)(3): This provision requests comprehensive information and assessments from the Secretary of State, including the condition of detention centers, actions taken to ensure the return of non-citizens in compliance with U.S. court orders, and financial transactions related to removals. This could benefit individuals by bringing transparency to government agreements and ensuring oversight of the safety and legal rights of people removed to Honduras.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in 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+5Improves Due Process+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4Good For Hispanic Americans+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3Improves International Alliances+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2
- 3/10/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S962-963)