Bills · SRES 352
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 352International Affairs
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of South Sudan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it pressures the U.S. government to be transparent and accountable regarding its foreign policy and human rights concerns, particularly concerning individuals it removes to other countries. If this resolution becomes law, Congress will receive detailed information about South Sudan's human rights record and, critically, how the U.S. government assesses and manages the risks for people it sends there. This could lead to a re-evaluation of U.S. security assistance to South Sudan and could influence future U.S. removal policies.
Voters should care because it addresses fundamental questions about human rights, the responsibilities of the U.S. government, and the treatment of vulnerable individuals. Without this resolution, Congress would lack this specific, detailed, and publicly requested information, making it harder to oversee the executive branch's actions and ensure that U.S. foreign policy aligns with humanitarian values, especially in situations where U.S. actions directly impact individuals' safety and rights abroad.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requests the Secretary of State to submit a statement on South Sudan's human rights practices to congressional committees within 30 days.
This initiates a formal inquiry by Congress into human rights conditions in South Sudan and U.S. actions related to them.
PROVISION 02
Requires the statement to include credible information on alleged human rights violations by the Government of South Sudan, such as unlawful arrests, torture, and disappearances.
This ensures Congress receives specific details on abuses, forming the basis for potential policy changes or diplomatic actions.
PROVISION 03
Mandates information regarding the treatment of non-citizens removed to South Sudan by the U.S. government, including due process, legal status, and conditions in detention.
This provision directly addresses concerns about U.S. accountability and the safety of individuals after they are removed from the U.S. to South Sudan.
PROVISION 04
Asks for details on steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights in South Sudan and to discourage harmful practices.
This requires the State Department to disclose its efforts to influence South Sudan's human rights record and its approach to security assistance.
PROVISION 05
Seeks information on any agreements or financial transactions between the U.S. and South Sudan related to the removal, detention, or imprisonment of individuals.
This aims to uncover any undisclosed arrangements that might pertain to U.S. involvement in the fate of removed individuals.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5003)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 352
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 352International Affairs
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of South Sudan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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