Bills · SRES 635
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 635International Affairs
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Kosovo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
INTRO MAR 10· LAST ACTION MAR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's a direct effort by Congress to ensure oversight and accountability regarding human rights in countries receiving U.S. assistance, particularly concerning individuals the U.S. government has relocated. If this resolution is adopted, it means Congress will receive specific, detailed information on Kosovo's human rights record and the U.S. government's involvement and actions related to individuals removed there.
This would increase transparency about how U.S. foreign aid aligns with human rights principles and whether people sent abroad by the U.S. are being treated humanely and according to international standards. Without this resolution, this specific, comprehensive report on Kosovo's human rights practices and the treatment of U.S.-removed individuals might not be created, leaving Congress and the public with less information to assess U.S. foreign policy and human rights commitments.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requests the Secretary of State to submit a statement on Kosovo's human rights practices within 30 days of the resolution's adoption.
This sets a clear deadline for the State Department to provide critical information to Congress, ensuring timely oversight.
PROVISION 02
Requires the statement to include credible information on alleged human rights violations by the Government of Kosovo, specifically focusing on individuals removed to Kosovo by the United States.
This ensures that the report directly addresses concerns about human rights abuses and the treatment of people for whom the U.S. government may bear some responsibility.
PROVISION 03
Demands a description of U.S. government actions to promote human rights in Kosovo and to assess the treatment of non-citizens removed there by the U.S.
This provision holds the U.S. government accountable for its efforts to uphold human rights abroad and for the welfare of individuals it relocates.
PROVISION 04
Seeks information on whether U.S. security assistance to Kosovo could be used in support of activities related to the rendition, trafficking, detention, or imprisonment of individuals removed by the U.S. Government.
This helps ensure U.S. aid is not inadvertently used to facilitate human rights abuses or actions that contradict U.S. values.
PROVISION 05
Requests all information regarding agreements, financial transactions, and assurances between the U.S. and Kosovo concerning the rendition, removal, or treatment of individuals sent to Kosovo by the U.S.
This promotes transparency regarding the legal and logistical framework governing the transfer of individuals and their subsequent treatment.
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Submitted in Senate
MAR 10
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S963-964)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 635
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 10, 2026
Last actionMar 10, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2026
Senate Res.SRES 635International Affairs
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Kosovo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 10, 2026
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