# 119-sres-879: A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ecuador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

119-sres-879, A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ecuador'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 2026-10-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-879
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ecuador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-01

## Summary

**Requires a detailed State Department report on Ecuador's treatment of non-citizens removed there by the United States.** - People removed to Ecuador: The report would compile allegations of arbitrary arrest, torture, enforced disappearance, trafficking, and describe legal rights and detention conditions for non-citizens sent to Ecuador, including all individuals sent in 2025 and 2026. - U.S. oversight and protections: The report would describe steps the United States is taking to prevent unlawful rendition, trafficking, or detention, to facilitate returns, and would assess whether U.S. security assistance could be used to support abuses. - Records, assurances, and meetings: The report must include any agreements or financial transactions related to removals, all assurances sought or received about treatment and onward transfers, and a summary of meetings between Ecuadorian officials and Washington-based U.S. officials in 2025-2026.

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-879 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/879)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [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-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4504)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-879 (as of 2026-10-01).