Bill · S.Res. 875· Senate(119-SRES-875)
A resolution requesting information on the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis'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 S4937-4938)
- 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 submit a detailed statement regarding the human rights practices of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The report must be delivered to specific congressional committees not later than 30 days after the adoption of the resolution. It focuses heavily on information concerning non-citizens removed to Saint Kitts and Nevis by the United States Government. The text asks for details on alleged human rights violations, including arbitrary arrest, torture, due process violations, and human trafficking. Additionally, the resolution demands a description of the steps and assessments the United States Government has taken regarding these removals and security assistance.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution demands comprehensive reporting from the Department of State regarding removals, agreements, and human rights conditions.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4
The resolution exercises congressional oversight to review human rights practices and diplomatic interactions with Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The measure seeks accountability and information regarding the treatment and due process rights of non-citizens removed by the U.S. government.
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 section requires the collection and reporting of all available credible information regarding alleged human rights violations by Saint Kitts and Nevis. This could be considered positive because it brings transparency and accountability regarding the treatment of individuals, including non-citizens removed there by the United States.
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Section 1(b)(2): This section asks for a description of steps taken by the United States Government to promote human rights and assess the treatment of non-citizens prior to their removal. This might be considered positive as it pushes for pre-removal individualized assessments and ensures the United States is evaluating whether individuals will face persecution or receive legal immigration status.
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Section 1(b)(3): This section requires the Secretary of State to provide information on actions the United States is taking to ensure the return of non-citizens in compliance with court orders, and to protect people from unlawful rendering or trafficking. This could benefit individuals by pushing the government to facilitate the release or return of people wrongfully removed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1(b)(1) and Section 1(b)(3): These sections outline severe potential negative outcomes by detailing accusations of arbitrary and unlawful arrest, detention, imprisonment, torture, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and forced or slave labor experienced by non-citizens removed to Saint Kitts and Nevis by the United States Government. While the bill only requests information about these burdens rather than imposing them, the documented practices represent heavy burdens and harms for the individuals subjected to them.
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+5Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4Reduces Military Spending+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+3
- 9/23/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4937-4938)