Requesting information on the Kingdom of Eswatini’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Kaine submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
A Senate resolution requesting the Secretary of State submit a report on human rights practices in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) within 30 days, pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act.
Who Benefits and How
Human rights advocates gain official congressional attention to Eswatini situation. Civil society in Eswatini benefits from US scrutiny of government practices.
Who Bears the Burden and How
State Department must prepare and submit the human rights report within 30 days.
Key Provisions
- Requests State Department human rights statement on Eswatini
- Report due within 30 days of resolution adoption
- Prepared pursuant to Foreign Assistance Act section 502B(c)
- Submitted to Senate Foreign Relations and House Foreign Affairs committees
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requests State Department report on human rights practices of the Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland)
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Congressional oversight of foreign human rights conditions"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
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