HR4422-118

Introduced

To impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jun 30, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients. The main policy domain is Foreign Policy, Criminal Justice, Immigration.

Who Benefits and How

foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section H097B4741BD9546C3BEE65BBF01CB49F2: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global Respect Act.
  • Section HEC735AA1D67A4B75A839A490505E1B1E: 2. Findings Congress finds the following: The dignity, freedom, and equality of all human beings are fundamental to a thriving global community. The rights to...
  • Section H7E4EFFA934CB419B97FAA9A0046B4B5D: 3. Sanctions on individuals responsible for violations of human rights against LGBTQI people Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this...
  • Section H3DB0D43B2CE54EB58DEA7EFC63CFA545: 4. Discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics The Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients.

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Policy, Criminal Justice, Immigration

Primary Purpose

This bill, To impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients.

Policy Domains

Foreign Policy Criminal Justice Immigration

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jun 30, 2023

Ms. Jacobs (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Bonamici, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Policy Criminal Justice Immigration
Actor Mappings
"the_commission"
→ The commission identified in the operative section
"secretary_of_homeland_security"
→ Secretary of Homeland Security

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