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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 616

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 26, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Cortez Masto

D - NV

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

Senator Cortez Masto has introduced a resolution requesting a formal review of Honduras's human rights record, which could influence whether the U.S. continues providing foreign aid to the country. Under existing law, the U.S. is required to withhold security assistance from countries engaged in consistent patterns of human rights violations. This resolution triggers a formal information-gathering process about Honduras's practices.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Introduced2/26/2026

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

ChamberSenate

Data from Congress.gov

See this page through your district lens

Enter ZIP to personalize representatives and vote context.

Stay on top of this issue

Subscribe for weekly bill and representative updates.

Vote Prediction

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

Senator Cortez Masto has introduced a resolution requesting a formal review of Honduras's human rights record, which could influence whether the U.S. continues providing foreign aid to the country. Under existing law, the U.S. is required to withhold security

Community Breakdown

Pass

0%

Fail

0%

0 predictions

Senator Cortez Masto has introduced a resolution requesting a formal review of Honduras's human rights record, which could influence whether the U.S. continues providing foreign aid to the country. Under existing law, the U.S. is required to withhold security assistance from countries engaged in consistent patterns of human rights violations. This resolution triggers a formal information-gathering process about Honduras's practices.

Bill Number: 616
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Data from Congress.gov

AI-generated summary

Fact Sheet

Title: A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill Number: 616
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced: 2/26/2026
Summary: Senator Cortez Masto has introduced a resolution requesting a formal review of Honduras's human rights record, which could influence whether the U.S. continues providing foreign aid to the country. Under existing law, the U.S. is required to withhold security assistance from countries engaged in con

Data from Congress.gov

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Senator Cortez Masto has introduced a resolution requesting a formal review of Honduras's human rights record, which could influence whether the U.S. continues providing foreign aid to the country. Under existing law, the U.S. is required to withhold security assistance from countries engaged in consistent patterns of human rights violations. This resolution triggers a formal information-gathering process about Honduras's practices.

Last updated: 2/28/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Activates a legal mechanism under the Foreign Assistance Act that requires the administration to provide Congress with detailed information about human rights conditions in Honduras
Could lead to restrictions or suspension of U.S. security aid and military assistance to Honduras if serious human rights violations are documented
Addresses concerns about potential abuses in Honduras, including issues related to democratic governance, freedom of expression, and treatment of civilians
Represents congressional oversight of how American taxpayer dollars are used in foreign assistance programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution primarily affects U.S. foreign policy toward Honduras and Central America more broadly. If the information request reveals serious human rights concerns, it could reshape diplomatic relations and lead to conditions being placed on future aid, potentially affecting Honduran citizens through changes in security cooperation. For Americans, this impacts how their tax dollars support foreign governments and signals congressional priorities on promoting human rights in countries receiving U.S. assistance.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

616, 119th Congress (2026). "A resolution requesting information on Honduras'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/119-sres-616

Public Opinions

Community submissions related to this bill.

Share your opinion

No public opinions yet. Be the first to submit one for this bill.