A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Liberia'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 S4945-4946)
What this bill does
This resolution, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, would request the Secretary of State to provide a detailed report on the human rights practices in Liberia. This report, to be prepared in collaboration with other State Department officials, would need to be submitted to Senate and House committees within 30 days of the resolution's adoption.
The requested statement would include information on alleged human rights violations by the Liberian government, such as arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, and human trafficking. It would also specify details about the treatment and legal status of non-Liberian citizens removed to Liberia by the U.S. government. Furthermore, the report would describe steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights in Liberia and assess conditions for individuals removed to Liberia.
This resolution has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As it is a resolution, its passage would constitute a request for information, rather than enacting new law.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4945-4946)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 886 do?
- This resolution, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, would request the Secretary of State to provide a detailed report on the human rights practices in Liberia. This report, to be prepared in collaboration with other State Department officials, would need to be submitted to Senate and House committees within 30 days of the resolution's adoption. The requested statement would include information on alleged human rights violations by the Liberian government, such as arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, and human trafficking. It would also specify details about the treatment and legal status of non-Liberian citizens removed to Liberia by the U.S. government. Furthermore, the report would describe steps the U.S. government has taken to promote human rights in Liberia and assess conditions for individuals removed to Liberia. This resolution has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As it is a resolution, its passage would constitute a request for information, rather than enacting new law.
- Has S.Res. 886 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 886. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 886?
- S.Res. 886 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 886?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4945-4946) (23 Sep 2026).
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