Global Respect Act of 2021

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2277 Global Respect Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:25 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2277

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2277

Bill S 2277 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2277 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2277's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2277

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2277

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

- Violent crime

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2277

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for violations of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals, and for other purposes.

Global Respect Act of 2021