Bill · S.Res. 880· Senate(119-SRES-880)
A resolution requesting information on the Commonwealth of Dominica'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 S4941)
- 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. 880 is a resolution that asks the Secretary of State to provide a detailed statement regarding the human rights practices of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The Senate wants this information delivered to specific congressional committees within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. The requested statement must cover credible information about alleged human rights violations committed by the Government of Dominica. It also requires a description of steps the U.S. Government has taken to promote human rights and assess how non-citizens removed to Dominica are treated. Finally, the bill demands various pieces of information regarding agreements, financial transactions, and U.S. actions concerning individuals removed to Dominica in 2025 and 2026.
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 provide comprehensive reporting on human rights and agreements with Dominica.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+4
The bill investigates adherence to due process and court orders regarding individuals removed from the United States.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+4
The resolution seeks to protect non-citizens from human rights abuses and ensure compliance with court orders regarding returns.
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 submit a human rights statement to congressional committees within 30 days, which helps hold elected officials and government agencies accountable by bringing transparency to foreign relations and human rights conditions.
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Section 1(b)(1): By requesting all available information concerning alleged human rights violations—such as torture, arbitrary detention, and trafficking of non-citizens removed to Dominica—this section shines a light on potential abuses so they can be addressed.
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Section 1(b)(2)(D): This part calls for a description of U.S. assessments regarding how the Government of Dominica treats removed individuals, including checking if people are given opportunities to show they might face persecution or torture, which protects vulnerable people from harm.
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Section 1(b)(3)(D) and (I): These sections require descriptions of U.S. actions taken to ensure Dominica returns individuals in compliance with U.S. court orders and to facilitate the release or return of people wrongfully removed, helping to correct past removal errors.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
The provided text does not contain any specific provisions outlining negative consequences, burdens, or direct harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Due Process+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2Improves Racial Equity+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- 9/23/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4941)