Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
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.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4943-4944)
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution asks the Secretary of State to provide a detailed statement regarding human rights practices in the Republic of Burundi. The Senate wants this information delivered within 30 days of the resolution's adoption to specific congressional committees. The report must include available credible information about human rights violations committed by the Government of Burundi. It also requires a description of steps taken by the United States Government to promote human rights and assess conditions. Additionally, the text demands extensive information regarding individuals who are not citizens of Burundi but were removed there by the United States Government.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution mandates that the Secretary of State provide extensive, detailed reports to congressional committees regarding human rights practices and removals to Burundi.
- Scored +3
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The text calls for rigorous scrutiny and accountability regarding the treatment and safety of non-citizens removed by the United States to Burundi.
- Scored +2
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The measure requests information regarding due process rights and assessments for non-citizens removed to Burundi by the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1): This provision requires the collection of credible information concerning alleged human rights violations by Burundi, which could bring transparency and accountability regarding the treatment of both citizens and non-citizens removed by the United States.
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Section 1(b)(2)(D): This provision details steps for the United States Government to assess how Burundi would treat non-citizens prior to removal, including conducting individualized assessments and ensuring legal immigration status, which may protect vulnerable individuals from persecution or harm.
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Section 1(b)(3)(D): This provision calls for a description of actions taken by the United States Government to ensure that Burundi returns non-citizens in compliance with United States court orders, which helps uphold the rule of law and judicial mandates.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 1(b)(1)(A)-(E): These subsections outline severe issues such as arbitrary arrest, torture, enforced disappearances, and human trafficking of non-citizens removed to Burundi by the United States, highlighting heavy burdens and dangers already faced by these individuals.
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Section 1(b)(3)(C): This provision requires an assessment of conditions in detention centers and prisons in Burundi holding non-citizens removed by the United States, pointing directly to potential ongoing risks of torture and gross human rights violations.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution mandates that the Secretary of State provide extensive, detailed reports to congressional committees regarding human rights practices and removals to Burundi. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The measure requests information regarding due process rights and assessments for non-citizens removed to Burundi by the United States.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The text calls for rigorous scrutiny and accountability regarding the treatment and safety of non-citizens removed by the United States to Burundi.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The resolution engages in diplomatic oversight by requesting comprehensive reports on foreign human rights conditions and US-Burundi interactions. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The resolution asks the Secretary of State to assess whether United States security assistance provided to Burundi could be used in support of human rights violations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution requires a detailed statement on human rights practices in Burundi, promoting greater transparency and scrutiny concerning vulnerable non-citizens.
- 9/23/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4943-4944)