Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guinea-Bissau'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 S4945)
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 requests that the Secretary of State submit a detailed statement to specific congressional committees regarding the human rights practices of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. The required statement must be provided not later than 30 days after the resolution is adopted. It focuses heavily on how the Government of Guinea-Bissau treats individuals who are not its citizens but have been removed there by the United States Government. The text requires information on alleged human rights violations, including arbitrary detention, torture, due process violations, extrajudicial killings, and human trafficking. Additionally, the resolution asks for descriptions of actions taken by the United States Government regarding these removals, security assistance, and any agreements or financial transactions with Guinea-Bissau.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed statement on human rights practices and related agreements to congressional committees.
- Scored +5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution seeks to protect the rights and safety of non-citizens removed by the United States by investigating human rights conditions and ensuring compliance with court orders.
- Scored +4
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The resolution promotes diplomatic transparency and reporting regarding human rights practices and international agreements with Guinea-Bissau.
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(a) requires the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive statement on human rights practices to congressional committees within 30 days, which promotes government transparency and holds officials accountable to the public.
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Section 1(b)(1) mandates the collection and reporting of credible information regarding human rights abuses in Guinea-Bissau, such as torture, unlawful detention, and trafficking, which brings visibility to the treatment of non-citizens removed by the United States.
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Section 1(b)(2) asks for a description of steps taken by the United States Government to promote human rights, assess potential harms prior to removal, and ensure individuals are treated humanely and provided legal status, which could encourage safer and more ethical treatment of affected people.
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Section 1(b)(3) requests detailed information regarding United States court-ordered returns, actions to protect people from unlawful removal, and efforts to release or return wrongfully removed individuals, aiming to safeguard the rights and safety of those impacted.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed statement on human rights practices and related agreements to congressional committees.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to protect the rights and safety of non-citizens removed by the United States by investigating human rights conditions and ensuring compliance with court orders.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The resolution promotes diplomatic transparency and reporting regarding human rights practices and international agreements with Guinea-Bissau.
- 9/23/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4945)