A resolution requesting information on the Central African Republic'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 S4942-4943)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, requests the Secretary of State to provide a comprehensive report on the human rights practices of the Central African Republic. This report, prepared with input from the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser, must detail alleged human rights violations by the Central African Republic's government. It would also describe U.S. government actions taken to promote human rights in the Central African Republic and to assess the treatment of individuals removed to the Central African Republic by the United States.
The resolution specifically asks for information regarding alleged arbitrary arrests, torture, enforced disappearances, and trafficking, particularly concerning non-citizens removed to the Central African Republic by the U.S. government. It also seeks details on the conditions these individuals face, U.S. efforts to ensure their humane treatment, and any agreements or financial transactions related to their removal. The report must be submitted to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs within 30 days of the resolution's adoption.
This bill is a resolution, meaning it expresses the Senate's request for information and does not have the force of law. It has been introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. If the committee takes action, it could then be considered by the full Senate.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4942-4943)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 882 do?
- This Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, requests the Secretary of State to provide a comprehensive report on the human rights practices of the Central African Republic. This report, prepared with input from the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser, must detail alleged human rights violations by the Central African Republic's government. It would also describe U.S. government actions taken to promote human rights in the Central African Republic and to assess the treatment of individuals removed to the Central African Republic by the United States. The resolution specifically asks for information regarding alleged arbitrary arrests, torture, enforced disappearances, and trafficking, particularly concerning non-citizens removed to the Central African Republic by the U.S. government. It also seeks details on the conditions these individuals face, U.S. efforts to ensure their humane treatment, and any agreements or financial transactions related to their removal. The report must be submitted to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. This bill is a resolution, meaning it expresses the Senate's request for information and does not have the force of law. It has been introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. If the committee takes action, it could then be considered by the full Senate.
- Has S.Res. 882 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 882. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 882?
- S.Res. 882 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 882?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4942-4943) (23 Sep 2026).
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