Global Respect Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 13, 2019)
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.
What just happenedJun 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 13, 2019
- Jun 28, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jun 28, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - Jun 20, 2019Committee
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 20, 2019Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 20, 2019Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jun 13, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 13, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House