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Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 631

Uzbekistan: Human Rights Investigation Request

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

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Key Points

  • This resolution asks the State Department to provide a detailed report on human rights in Uzbekistan within 30 days. It specifically looks for evidence of illegal arrests, torture, and human trafficking by the Uzbek government.
  • The focus is on people who are not citizens of Uzbekistan but were sent there by the U.S. government in 2025 and 2026. Lawmakers want to know if these people are being treated fairly or if they are being held in dangerous prisons.
  • The resolution aims to ensure that U.S. security aid is not supporting a government that violates human rights. It also checks if the U.S. government did enough research to ensure people would be safe before sending them to Uzbekistan.
  • The requested report must include details on any secret deals or money exchanged between the U.S. and Uzbekistan regarding the movement of these individuals. It also asks for a summary of all meetings between officials from both countries over the last two years.

Milestones

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Mar 10, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S960-961)

Mar 10, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberSRES 631
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S960-961)

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