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US SR353
Resolution
AI Summary
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Secretary of State must submit a statement on Costa Rica's human rights practices to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee within 30 days of resolution adoption
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Statement must address alleged human rights violations by Costa Rica's government, including arbitrary arrest, detention, torture, due process violations, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and human trafficking—particularly concerning non-citizens removed to Costa Rica by the U.S.
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Requires description of U.S. government steps to promote human rights, discourage violations, and assess treatment of individuals prior to their removal to Costa Rica
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Requests assessment of whether U.S. security assistance to Costa Rica could support rendition, detention, or imprisonment activities, along with conditions analysis of any detention facilities
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Must include information on all U.S.-Costa Rica agreements and financial transactions related to removals, details on individuals sent to Costa Rica in 2025, and a summary of all 2025 meetings between Costa Rican and U.S. government officials
Legislative Description
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Costa Rica's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5004)
7/31/2025