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119-sres-883119th Congress

A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Burundi'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

Assessing Burundi’s treatment of people the U.S. removes. This resolution would ask the State Department to compile a detailed report on alleged human rights abuses and on how U.S. removals and security assistance affect non-citizens in Burundi.

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  • Non-citizens removed to Burundi: Requires information on alleged arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, trafficking, and the legal status and treatment of those sent to Burundi by U.S. actions.
  • State Department duties: Directs the Secretary of State, working with the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser, to submit a comprehensive statement within 30 days.
  • Congressional oversight and policy use: Sends the report to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee to inform decisions about U.S. engagement and possible risks that U.S. security assistance could enable abuses, including details on any individuals sent in 2025 and 2026.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

VA • D

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