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Bill117th CongressFiled May 25, 2021International Affairs
H.R. 3485

Global Respect Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Feb 9, 2022)

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 must report and periodically update a list of foreign persons responsible for such human rights violations and apply sanctions accordingly.

The Department of State must 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 happenedFeb 9, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
74 cosponsors73 D1 R
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  1. Feb 9, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Feb 9, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 9, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 206 (Roll no. 43).

  4. Feb 9, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 206 (Roll no. 43).

  5. Feb 9, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  6. Feb 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment en bloc.

  7. Feb 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3485.

  8. Feb 9, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

  9. Feb 9, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 900. (consideration: CR H1079-1087; text: CR H1079-1080)

  10. Feb 2, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 900 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

  11. Jan 21, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 166.

  12. Jan 21, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Jan 21, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Jan 10, 2022IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on the Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Feb. 4, 2022.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Jan 10, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-224, Part I.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Jan 10, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-224, Part I.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  17. Sep 30, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  18. Sep 30, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  19. May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  20. May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  21. May 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. May 25, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseFeb 9, 202253

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 must report and periodically update a list of foreign persons responsible for such human rights violations and apply sanctions accordingly.

The Department of State must 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.

Reported to House, Part IJan 10, 20228

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.

Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2021

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.

Global Respect Act — Informed