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119-sres-887119th Congress

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

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

Introduced

Summary

Would require a formal State Department report focusing on Palau's human rights practices, especially the treatment of noncitizens removed to Palau by the United States.

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  • Noncitizens removed to Palau: Would push the State Department to collect credible information on alleged abuses like arbitrary arrest, torture, trafficking, and denial of due process for people sent to Palau by the U.S.
  • U.S. lawmakers and oversight committees: Would require the report to be delivered to the Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs Committees within 30 days, supplying details lawmakers can use to review removal and assistance policies.
  • Department of State and policy review: Would force coordination with the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the State legal adviser and would include assessments of whether Palau would offer legal status and humane treatment and information on any individuals sent in 2025 and 2026.
  • U.S. security assistance scrutiny: Would demand an analysis of the likelihood that U.S. security aid to Palau could support rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of removed noncitizens.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

VA • D

Cosponsors

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