# 119-sres-354: A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Panama's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

119-sres-354, A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Panama's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-354
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Panama's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-31
- Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Accountability for Panama's treatment of people removed by the U.S.** This resolution would require the Secretary of State to submit, within 30 days, a detailed statement on alleged human rights violations in Panama affecting people the United States has removed, prepared with the State Department's human rights and legal offices. - People removed to Panama: Would push the State Department to report on allegations of arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, enforced disappearance, trafficking, and violations of due process for non‑Panamanians sent to Panama. - U.S. policymakers and oversight bodies: Would demand assessments of steps the U.S. has taken to discourage abuses, any assurances sought or received from Panama, and whether U.S. security assistance could be used to support abusive activities. - People with court-ordered returns and recent cases: Would seek information on actions to ensure compliance with U.S. court orders, details about any individuals sent to Panama in 2025, and efforts to facilitate release or return of wrongfully removed people.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-2231: GLOBE Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-354 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/354)

## Related
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-2231: GLOBE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2231)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-354 (as of 2026-04-21).