Bill · S.Res. 873· Senate(119-SRES-873)
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Moldova's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- Introduced
- 9/23/2026
- Last activity
- 9/23/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4936)
- 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 on the human rights practices of the Republic of Moldova. The Senate wants this information delivered within 30 days of the resolution's adoption to specific congressional committees. It focuses heavily on how the Moldovan government treats non-Moldovan citizens who were removed there by the United States government. The statement must include credible information on alleged human rights violations like arbitrary arrest, torture, and human trafficking. It also requires a description of steps taken by the United States to promote human rights and assess conditions prior to removal. Additionally, the bill asks for information on agreements, financial transactions, and specific individuals sent to Moldova in 2025 and 2026.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The resolution requires the Department of State to provide a detailed, comprehensive public or congressional statement regarding human rights practices and specific removal agreements.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The measure requests information on due process rights, individualized assessments, and compliance with U.S. court orders regarding individuals removed abroad.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The resolution seeks accountability and protection for non-citizens who have been removed to Moldova by the U.S. government amid human rights concerns.
The opposite
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?-2
The resolution scrutinizes U.S. security assistance and potential involvement in improper transfers of individuals to Moldova.
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 report on human rights practices within 30 days, which promotes government transparency and holds officials accountable to Congress and the public.
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Section 1(b)(2)(D): This part calls for individualized assessments before individuals are removed to Moldova, ensuring the U.S. government looks into whether people might face persecution, torture, or harm.
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Section 1(b)(3)(D) and (I): These provisions require descriptions of actions the U.S. government is taking to ensure the return of individuals in compliance with court orders and to facilitate the release or return of people wrongfully removed to Moldova.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1): This section highlights severe potential negative outcomes by detailing allegations of arbitrary arrest, detention, imprisonment, torture, cruel or inhumane treatment, enforced disappearances, and human trafficking of people removed to Moldova.
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Section 1(b)(3)(A) and (C): These sections point out the risk that U.S. security assistance could be used to support government activities related to the rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of individuals, alongside assessing poor conditions and torture in Moldovan detention centers or prisons.
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+7Improves Due Process+5Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3Increases Counter Terrorism Funding-2
- 9/23/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4936)