Global Respect Act
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Global Respect Act
This bill imposes visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons responsible for or complicit in violating the human rights of individuals due to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. The President shall report and periodically update a list of foreign persons responsible for such human rights violations and apply sanctions accordingly.
The Department of State shall designate at least one senior officer who shall be responsible for tracking violence and discrimination against individuals based on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics in foreign countries.
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S-1825: Global Respect Act of 2019Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
House of Representatives
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
House of Representatives