Bill · S.Res. 884· Senate(119-SRES-884)
A resolution requesting information on Belize'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 S4944)
- 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 human rights practices in Belize. Specifically, it requests information within 30 days of the resolution's adoption regarding how Belize treats non-citizens who have been removed there by the United States Government. The document also demands a description of the steps taken by the United States Government to promote human rights and assess conditions prior to removals. Furthermore, it asks for assessments on whether U.S. security assistance could support human rights violations in Belize. Finally, the resolution requests information on agreements, financial transactions, and specific individuals sent to Belize in 2025 and 2026.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The resolution demands a comprehensive statement from the Secretary of State on human rights practices and agreements concerning Belize.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The resolution seeks to protect non-citizens from human rights violations and address wrongful removals.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+4
The resolution emphasizes compliance with U.S. court orders and the assessment of due process rights for removed individuals.
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 formal statement regarding Belize's human rights practices to congressional committees within 30 days. This is positive because it holds elected and appointed officials accountable for providing transparency to the public and Congress.
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Section 1(b)(1): This provision calls for credible information on alleged human rights violations in Belize, including arbitrary detention, torture, and trafficking of non-citizens removed from the United States. This benefits individuals by shining a light on abuses and potential mistreatment.
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Section 1(b)(2)(D): This requires a description of steps taken by the U.S. Government to assess how Belize would treat removed individuals prior to their removal, including individualized assessments for persecution and ensuring legal status. This protects people from being unknowingly sent into dangerous environments.
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Section 1(b)(3)(D) and (I): These provisions request descriptions of actions the U.S. Government is taking to ensure the return of individuals in compliance with U.S. court orders and to facilitate the release or return of people wrongfully removed to Belize. This provides a mechanism to help correct wrongful removals and bring people back safely.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1)(A)-(E): These subsections detail severe negative conditions and abuses that non-citizens removed to Belize may face, including arbitrary arrest, torture, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and forced or slave labor. These are extreme burdens and harms placed upon individuals who have been removed from the United States.
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Section 1(b)(3)(A): This mentions an assessment of whether U.S. security assistance provided to Belize could be used in support of activities related to the rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of non-citizens removed by the U.S. Government. This highlights a potential negative impact where U.S. taxpayer-funded aid might indirectly support human rights abuses.
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Section 1(b)(3)(C): This calls for an assessment of conditions in Belizean detention centers or prisons holding non-citizens removed by the United States, including allegations of torture and gross human rights violations. This exposes the harsh reality and potential suffering endured by individuals held in those facilities.
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+6Improves Due Process+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4
- 9/23/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4944)