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117th Congress · House

Global Respect Act

Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses · Congressional oversight · Detention of persons · Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad · Government information and archives · Human rights · Sanctions · Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Imposes visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons responsible for or complicit in violating the human rights of individuals due.
  • House passed it on Feb 9, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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