Bills · SRES 636
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 636International Affairs
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
INTRO MAR 10· LAST ACTION MAR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters to voters because it ensures that Congress performs oversight on U.S. foreign policy and how it impacts individuals' human rights, particularly when the U.S. government is involved in sending people to another country. If this becomes law, it means the U.S. government will be required to publicly account for its understanding of human rights conditions in Guatemala and how its actions, like providing security assistance or removing individuals, interact with those conditions. This could lead to a more informed debate about U.S. policy in the region and potentially influence future decisions regarding aid or immigration procedures.
If it doesn't become law, this specific request for a detailed, collaborative report would not be formally mandated, meaning Congress might not receive this comprehensive and specific information from the Department of State. This could result in less transparency and oversight regarding the treatment of individuals removed to Guatemala and the broader human rights situation there.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Senate requests the Secretary of State to provide a statement on Guatemala's human rights practices within 30 days of the resolution's adoption.
This mandates a timely and official review of human rights by the highest diplomatic office, ensuring prompt congressional oversight.
PROVISION 02
The statement must include all credible information on alleged human rights violations by the Government of Guatemala, including arbitrary arrests, torture, disappearances, and trafficking.
This provision focuses the report on serious human rights concerns, especially for individuals removed to Guatemala by the U.S. government.
PROVISION 03
The report must describe steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights in Guatemala and assess how individuals removed there by the U.S. would be treated.
It holds the U.S. government accountable for its own role in human rights advocacy and for the welfare of individuals under its policy.
PROVISION 04
The resolution requires an assessment of whether U.S. security assistance could be used to support activities related to the rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of non-citizen individuals removed to Guatemala.
This aims to prevent U.S. aid from indirectly contributing to human rights abuses.
PROVISION 05
It asks for information on agreements and financial transactions between the U.S. and Guatemala related to the removal, detention, or imprisonment of non-citizen individuals.
This seeks transparency on the operational and financial aspects of U.S. removal policies concerning Guatemala.
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2 EVENTSMAR 10
Submitted in Senate
MAR 10
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S964-965)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 636
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 10, 2026
Last actionMar 10, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2026
Senate Res.SRES 636International Affairs
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 10, 2026
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