Senate Bill 2277
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Global Respect Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2277
Congress
117
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Global Respect Act of 2021
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 or gender identity in foreign countries.
June 24, 2021
06/24/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
06/24/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 5:25:58 AM