House Bill 3252
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Global Respect Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3252
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
June 13, 2019
06/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
06/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
06/20/2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
06/20/2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
06/20/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/13/2019
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.
06/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:51:06 PM