A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Rwanda's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

This Senate resolution (S. Res. 355) directs the Secretary of State to provide a formal, comprehensive statement to Congress under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding the Republic of Rwanda’s human rights practices. The request, due within 30 days of adoption, must be prepared in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Department of State’s Office of the Legal Adviser. The statement must cover a wide range of topics, including alleged rights violations by the Rwandan government, US actions to encourage respect for rights, and detailed information about how US security assistance and rendition/trafficking-related processes could impact individuals removed to Rwanda. The resolution aims to shed light on Rwanda’s human rights record and the possible implications for U.S. policy and assistance. Key elements require documenting credible information on abuses, due process, disappearances, trafficking, and the treatment of non-citizens removed to Rwanda by the United States, along with an assessment of the United States’ own policies and safeguards related to security assistance, removal procedures, and accountability. The report would also include information on 2025 Rwanda-related cases and meetings with US officials, providing a basis for congressional oversight and potential policy adjustments.