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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 355

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Kaine

Senator

Democratic

VA

Cosponsors

15

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

This resolution calls on the federal government to ensure that American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have access to clean, reliable drinking water. It expresses the Senate's view that water access is critically important for the health and welfare of these communities.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S4658-4659)

SponsorTim Kaine (D-VA)

Introduced7/31/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5006: 1)

ChamberSenate

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

This resolution calls on the federal government to ensure that American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have access to clean, reliable drinking water. It expresses the Senate's view that water access is critically important for the health and wel

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This resolution calls on the federal government to ensure that American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have access to clean, reliable drinking water. It expresses the Senate's view that water access is critically important for the health and welfare of these communities.

Bill Number: 355
Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-VA)
Introduced: 7/31/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5006: 1)
Policy Area: Native Americans

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Fact Sheet

Title: A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Rwanda's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill Number: 355
Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-VA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5006: 1)
Introduced: 7/31/2025
Summary: This resolution calls on the federal government to ensure that American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have access to clean, reliable drinking water. It expresses the Senate's view that water access is critically important for the health and welfare of these communities.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution calls on the federal government to ensure that American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have access to clean, reliable drinking water. It expresses the Senate's view that water access is critically important for the health and welfare of these communities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that access to reliable and clean drinking water is critically important to the health and welfare of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Further, the resolution calls upon the federal government to ensure water access for tribal members and communities.</p> </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expresses the Senate's belief that access to clean drinking water is essential for the wellbeing of Native American communities.
Calls on the federal government to take action to ensure that tribal members and communities have reliable access to clean water.
Focuses on the needs of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians specifically.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would require the federal government to prioritize and take steps to improve water access for Native American populations across the United States. This could lead to increased funding, infrastructure projects, and other initiatives to deliver clean, reliable drinking water to tribal lands and communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

355, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Rwanda's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-355