A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ecuador'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 S4940-4941)
What this bill does
This resolution, S.Res. 879, would request the Secretary of State to provide a detailed report to Congress about human rights practices in Ecuador. The report would focus on allegations of human rights violations by the Ecuadorian government, including arbitrary arrest, torture, enforced disappearances, and trafficking in persons. It would also cover the treatment of non-citizens removed to Ecuador by the U.S. government.
The resolution specifically asks for information on steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights in Ecuador and to assess the conditions faced by individuals removed to Ecuador. It also seeks details on any agreements or financial transactions between the U.S. and Ecuadorian governments related to the removal of individuals.
S.Res. 879 was introduced in the Senate by Senator Timothy Kaine on September 23, 2026. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the resolution.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4940-4941)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 879 do?
- This resolution, S.Res. 879, would request the Secretary of State to provide a detailed report to Congress about human rights practices in Ecuador. The report would focus on allegations of human rights violations by the Ecuadorian government, including arbitrary arrest, torture, enforced disappearances, and trafficking in persons. It would also cover the treatment of non-citizens removed to Ecuador by the U.S. government. The resolution specifically asks for information on steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights in Ecuador and to assess the conditions faced by individuals removed to Ecuador. It also seeks details on any agreements or financial transactions between the U.S. and Ecuadorian governments related to the removal of individuals. S.Res. 879 was introduced in the Senate by Senator Timothy Kaine on September 23, 2026. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the resolution.
- Has S.Res. 879 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 879. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 879?
- S.Res. 879 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 879?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4940-4941) (23 Sep 2026).
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