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

USA119th CongressSRES-631| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2026
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Foreign Relations Committee

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  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate Resolution mandates the Secretary of State to provide a comprehensive statement to Congress within 30 days regarding Uzbekistan's human rights practices , as authorized by section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The report is intended for both the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and must be prepared in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser. The requested statement must detail all credible information on alleged human rights violations by the Government of Uzbekistan. This includes instances of arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, due process violations, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons , with a specific focus on individuals who are not Uzbek citizens but have been removed to Uzbekistan by the United States Government. It also requires information on the treatment and legal rights provided to these specific non-citizens. Furthermore, the resolution seeks a description of the United States Government's actions to promote human rights in Uzbekistan and discourage inimical practices. This includes steps taken to assess, prior to removal, how the Uzbek government would treat non-citizens removed by the U.S., ensuring individualized assessments and humane treatment. The report must also cover the likelihood of U.S. security assistance being used in activities related to the rendition or detention of these individuals, and any agreements or financial transactions between the U.S. and Uzbekistan concerning such removals. Finally, it requests information on U.S. efforts to protect individuals from unlawful removal and to facilitate the release or return of wrongfully removed persons.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-540
A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-504
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Mar 10, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Mar 10, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S960-961)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-540
    A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-504
    A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • March 10, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • March 10, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S960-961)

International Affairs

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

USA119th CongressSRES-631| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2026
This Senate Resolution mandates the Secretary of State to provide a comprehensive statement to Congress within 30 days regarding Uzbekistan's human rights practices , as authorized by section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The report is intended for both the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and must be prepared in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser. The requested statement must detail all credible information on alleged human rights violations by the Government of Uzbekistan. This includes instances of arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, due process violations, enforced disappearances, unlawful killings, and trafficking in persons , with a specific focus on individuals who are not Uzbek citizens but have been removed to Uzbekistan by the United States Government. It also requires information on the treatment and legal rights provided to these specific non-citizens. Furthermore, the resolution seeks a description of the United States Government's actions to promote human rights in Uzbekistan and discourage inimical practices. This includes steps taken to assess, prior to removal, how the Uzbek government would treat non-citizens removed by the U.S., ensuring individualized assessments and humane treatment. The report must also cover the likelihood of U.S. security assistance being used in activities related to the rendition or detention of these individuals, and any agreements or financial transactions between the U.S. and Uzbekistan concerning such removals. Finally, it requests information on U.S. efforts to protect individuals from unlawful removal and to facilitate the release or return of wrongfully removed persons.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-540
A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-504
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Mar 10, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Mar 10, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S960-961)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-540
    A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-504
    A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.


  • March 10, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • March 10, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S960-961)
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted