Bill · S.Res. 874· Senate(119-SRES-874)
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Paraguay'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 S4936-4937)
- 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 human rights practices in the Republic of Paraguay. The requested statement must be submitted to specific congressional committees no later than 30 days after the resolution is adopted. It focuses heavily on gathering information about individuals who are not citizens of Paraguay but were removed there by the United States Government. The text requires the inclusion of credible information concerning alleged human rights violations, such as arbitrary arrest, torture, and trafficking. It also demands a description of steps and assessments taken by the United States Government regarding these removals and security assistance.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed statement on foreign human rights practices and US government actions to congressional committees.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+4
The resolution requests information regarding due process violations and opportunities for individuals to challenge wrongful removals.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4
The measure mandates comprehensive reporting and transparency from the Department of State regarding international human rights practices.
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 collaborate with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser to prepare the requested statement, which helps ensure oversight and accountability from officials we have voted for regarding human rights.
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Section 1(b)(1): This provision requires the collection of all available credible information on alleged human rights violations by the Government of Paraguay, which could shine a light on abuses like arbitrary detention, torture, and forced labor affecting non-citizens removed from the United States.
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Section 1(b)(2)(D): This provision calls for a description of steps taken by the United States Government to assess how the Government of Paraguay would treat removed non-citizens prior to their removal, including individualized assessments for potential persecution and ensuring legal immigration status or humane treatment.
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Section 1(b)(3)(D): This provision asks for a description of actions the United States Government is taking to ensure the Government of Paraguay returns non-citizens who were removed to Paraguay in compliance with United States court orders.
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Section 1(b)(3)(I): This provision requests a description of actions the United States Government is taking to facilitate the release or return of non-citizens who were wrongfully removed to Paraguay.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1)(A)-(E): While the reporting of these items is meant to uncover facts, the underlying issues listed—such as arbitrary and unlawful arrest, detention, imprisonment, torture, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and forced or slave labor experienced by people removed to Paraguay—represent severe negative impacts and burdens on those individuals.
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Section 1(b)(3)(A)-(C): These provisions detail potential risks and negative conditions by requiring assessments on whether United States security assistance could support government officials in the rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of non-citizens, as well as examining poor conditions and torture allegations in Paraguayan detention centers and 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+5Improves Due Process+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4Improves International Alliances+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4
- 9/23/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4936-4937)