Requesting information on the Republic of South Sudan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

This resolution asks the U.S. government to provide information about human rights conditions in the Republic of South Sudan. It is made under a long-standing foreign aid law that allows Congress to request such information. The goal is to get clear answers about rights abuses and how the U.S. should respond in its foreign assistance decisions .

Here’s what it means in plain terms:

• Congress is formally asking for facts about human rights in South Sudan.
• The request uses a provision of U.S. law from 1961 to require an official response.
• The information could guide future U.S. actions related to aid and engagement with South Sudan .

Key points

• Who is affected: U.S. foreign policy officials and, indirectly, people in South Sudan who may be impacted by U.S. aid decisions .
• What changes: An official information request is made about human rights practices in South Sudan .
• When: After the resolution is adopted, the executive branch would be expected to provide the requested information under the cited law .