A resolution requesting information on the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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Latest action (23 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4937-4938)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, S. Res. 875, would request the Secretary of State to provide a detailed report to Congress concerning the human rights practices in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The report would need to be submitted within 30 days of the resolution's adoption and prepared in consultation with specific State Department officials.
The resolution specifically asks for information on alleged human rights violations by the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, particularly concerning individuals not citizens of that country who have been removed there by the U.S. government. This includes details on arbitrary arrests, due process violations, forced disappearances, unlawful killings, and human trafficking. It would also require an assessment of how the U.S. government has worked to promote human rights in Saint Kitts and Nevis and how it has assessed conditions for U.S. deportees before their removal.
S. Res. 875 was introduced in the Senate on September 23, 2026, by Senator Timothy Kaine. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to Congress. For the resolution to become effective, it must be considered and passed by the Senate. If passed, the Secretary of State would then be obligated to prepare and submit the requested report.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4937-4938)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 875 do?
- This Senate resolution, S. Res. 875, would request the Secretary of State to provide a detailed report to Congress concerning the human rights practices in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The report would need to be submitted within 30 days of the resolution's adoption and prepared in consultation with specific State Department officials. The resolution specifically asks for information on alleged human rights violations by the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, particularly concerning individuals not citizens of that country who have been removed there by the U.S. government. This includes details on arbitrary arrests, due process violations, forced disappearances, unlawful killings, and human trafficking. It would also require an assessment of how the U.S. government has worked to promote human rights in Saint Kitts and Nevis and how it has assessed conditions for U.S. deportees before their removal. S. Res. 875 was introduced in the Senate on September 23, 2026, by Senator Timothy Kaine. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to Congress. For the resolution to become effective, it must be considered and passed by the Senate. If passed, the Secretary of State would then be obligated to prepare and submit the requested report.
- Has S.Res. 875 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 875. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 875?
- S.Res. 875 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 875?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4937-4938) (23 Sep 2026).
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