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Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 616
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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Introduced 2026-02-26Topic: civil rights · criminal justice · governance ethicsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution asks the Secretary of State to send Congress, within 30 days of adoption, a statement on Honduras's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The statement would cover alleged human rights violations by the Honduran government under former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, including ties to drug trafficking groups, corruption, and violent crimes. It would also describe steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights and bring officials to justice. It would include an assessment of whether U.S. security assistance to Honduras was used to support drug trafficking, and of the former president's ongoing ties to drug cartels.
Sponsors
- Catherine Cortez Masto Democrat sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Recorded votes
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yeas | Nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Senate roll 179 | On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | 44 | 50 |
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Senate | Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 50. Record Vote Number: 179. | report |
| 2026-06-17 | Senate | Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961). | report |
| 2026-02-26 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | refer |
| 2026-02-26 | Submitted in Senate | introduce |