A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Paraguay's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4936-4937)
What this bill does
This resolution, S.Res. 874, would ask the Secretary of State to provide a detailed report to Congress. The report would focus on the human rights practices of the Republic of Paraguay. Specifically, it would require the State Department to gather and submit information on alleged human rights violations by the Paraguayan government, including issues like unlawful arrest, torture, and disappearances.
The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to describe what the U.S. government has done to promote human rights in Paraguay, discourage harmful practices, and assess conditions for non-citizens removed to Paraguay by the U.S. It asks for information on any agreements or financial transactions with Paraguay related to the removal of individuals, and an assessment of conditions in Paraguayan detention facilities.
This bill was introduced in the Senate on September 23, 2026, by Senator Tim Kaine. It has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. No further action has been taken on the bill since its introduction.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4936-4937)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 874 do?
- This resolution, S.Res. 874, would ask the Secretary of State to provide a detailed report to Congress. The report would focus on the human rights practices of the Republic of Paraguay. Specifically, it would require the State Department to gather and submit information on alleged human rights violations by the Paraguayan government, including issues like unlawful arrest, torture, and disappearances. The resolution also directs the Secretary of State to describe what the U.S. government has done to promote human rights in Paraguay, discourage harmful practices, and assess conditions for non-citizens removed to Paraguay by the U.S. It asks for information on any agreements or financial transactions with Paraguay related to the removal of individuals, and an assessment of conditions in Paraguayan detention facilities. This bill was introduced in the Senate on September 23, 2026, by Senator Tim Kaine. It has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. No further action has been taken on the bill since its introduction.
- Has S.Res. 874 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 874. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 874?
- S.Res. 874 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 874?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4936-4937) (23 Sep 2026).
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