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

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democrat · NV · Senator

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• Tim Kaine (D-VA)Original· 2026-02-26
• Peter Welch (D-VT)· 2026-06-01

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 50. Record Vote Number: 179.

2026-06-17

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Congress is asking the State Department to provide detailed information about whether Honduras is respecting human rights, as required by U.S. law before the country can receive American military or financial aid. This would help lawmakers decide whether Honduras should continue receiving U.S. assistance or face restrictions based on its treatment of its citizens. The request focuses on issues like freedom of speech, fair trials, and protection from violence.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 616 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 616 Requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 26, 2026 Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Kaine) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Resolved, SECTION 1. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON HONDURAS'S HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES. (a) Statement Requested.--The Senate requests that the Secretary of State, not later than 30 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(c)), a statement regarding Honduras's human rights practices that has been prepared in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and the Office of the Legal Adviser at the Department of State. (b) Elements.--The statement submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall include-- (1) all available credible information concerning alleged violations of internationally recognized human rights by the Government of the Republic of Honduras under former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, including-- (A) connections between high-level government officials and drug trafficking organizations, including the Sinaloa Cartel; (B) corruption of government officials related to drug trafficking, including money laundering and bribery; (C) torture, rape, illegal detention, witness tampering, and murder in connection with drug cartels and drug trafficking; and (D) efforts to undermine police reforms and drug crime investigations; (2) a description of the steps the United States Government has taken-- (A) to promote respect for and observance of human rights as part of the Government of Honduras's activities; (B) to bring Honduran government officials to justice for their involvement in drug trafficking and related crimes; (C) to discourage any practices that are inimical to internationally recognized human rights; and (D) to publicly or privately call attention to, and disassociate the United States and any security assistance provided for the Republic of Honduras from, any practices described in subparagraphs (B) and (C); and (3) other information, including-- (A) an assessment from the Secretary of State of the likelihood that United States security assistance (as defined in section 502B(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(d))) provided to the Republic of Honduras has been used in support of activities related to facilitating drug trafficking and its attendant crimes; (B) an assessment from the Secretary of State of former President Juan Orlando Hernandez's status post- conviction and any ongoing ties he maintains to drug cartels; and (C) a description of any actions that the United States Government is taking to ensure that the Government of the Republic of Honduras addresses corruption and human rights violations tied to drug trafficking. <all>

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