Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 886
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Liberia's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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Introduced 2026-09-23Summary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution asks the Secretary of State to send a statement on Liberia's human rights practices to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee within 30 days after the resolution is adopted, under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The statement would cover alleged human rights violations by Liberia's government, including treatment of non-Liberian people the United States has removed to Liberia. It would also describe steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights and to assess how removed people would be treated before removal. It asks for information on any U.S.-Liberia agreements or payments about these removals, on people sent to Liberia in 2025 and 2026, and on meetings between officials of the two governments in those years.
Sponsors
- Tim Kaine Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4945-4946) | refer |
| 2026-09-23 | Submitted in Senate | introduce |