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119-sres-878119th Congress

A resolution requesting information on the Republic of El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Sponsored By: Senator Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

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Summary

Detailed report on El Salvador's treatment of people the U.S. returns. This resolution would require the Secretary of State to submit, within 30 days, a comprehensive statement on alleged human rights violations affecting non-citizens removed to El Salvador and on U.S. actions related to those removals.

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  • Non-citizens removed to El Salvador: The statement would compile all credible allegations such as arbitrary arrest, torture, extrajudicial killings, trafficking, enforced disappearances, and denial of due process for individuals sent to El Salvador by the U.S.
  • Congress and U.S. policymakers: Lawmakers would receive assessments about whether U.S. security assistance or agreements could enable rendition, detention, trafficking, or transfers, and information on any related agreements or financial transactions.
  • State Department and oversight: The report must be prepared with human rights and legal offices and describe steps the U.S. has taken to promote respect for rights, disassociate assistance from abuses, conduct individualized pre-removal assessments, and seek assurances about treatment and legal status in El Salvador.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

VA • D

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