A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Palau'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 S4946-4947)
What this bill does
This resolution, S.Res. 887, would request the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress regarding the human rights practices of the Republic of Palau. The report would need to detail alleged human rights violations by the Palauan government, particularly concerning individuals not citizens of Palau who have been removed there by the U.S. government. It would also describe U.S. government actions to promote human rights in Palau and assess risks associated with sending individuals to Palau.
The resolution specifically focuses on the treatment and legal status of non-U.S. citizens removed to Palau, including issues of arbitrary arrest, due process, enforced disappearances, trafficking, and torture. It also asks for information on U.S. government agreements related to these removals and actions taken to ensure humane treatment and prevent further trafficking or mistreatment.
Introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, the resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. If adopted by the Senate, the Secretary of State would have 30 days to provide the requested information to specified House and Senate committees.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4946-4947)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 887 do?
- This resolution, S.Res. 887, would request the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress regarding the human rights practices of the Republic of Palau. The report would need to detail alleged human rights violations by the Palauan government, particularly concerning individuals not citizens of Palau who have been removed there by the U.S. government. It would also describe U.S. government actions to promote human rights in Palau and assess risks associated with sending individuals to Palau. The resolution specifically focuses on the treatment and legal status of non-U.S. citizens removed to Palau, including issues of arbitrary arrest, due process, enforced disappearances, trafficking, and torture. It also asks for information on U.S. government agreements related to these removals and actions taken to ensure humane treatment and prevent further trafficking or mistreatment. Introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, the resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. If adopted by the Senate, the Secretary of State would have 30 days to provide the requested information to specified House and Senate committees.
- Has S.Res. 887 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 887. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 887?
- S.Res. 887 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 887?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4946-4947) (23 Sep 2026).
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