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S.Res. 881

ResolutionFederalSenateIn Committee
A resolution requesting information on the Democratic Republic of the Congo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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Latest Action · September 23, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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September 23, 2026
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Senate Resolution 881 requests that the Secretary of State submit a comprehensive report within 30 days detailing the Democratic Republic of the Congo's human rights practices. The report must address alleged violations by the Congolese government, including arbitrary detention, torture, forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and human trafficking, with particular emphasis on how non-citizens who have been removed to the country by the U.S. government are treated. The resolution also requires information on steps the U.S. has taken to promote human rights in the country, assess conditions before removing individuals there, and protect non-citizens from unlawful rendition or trafficking. Additionally, the State Department must provide details on any U.S. security assistance, agreements, or financial transactions related to the removal and detention of foreign nationals, as well as documentation of individuals sent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the U.S. government in 2025 and 2026. The resolution does not authorize new funding, as it is an informational request calling for transparency and oversight of U.S. government actions involving the removal of non-citizens to the country.

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