International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 424 International Human Rights Defense 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.

1/11/2023, 1:46 PM

Congressional Summary of S 424

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTQI people.

The special envoy shall periodically provide Congress with a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTQI people. The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development may provide assistance to prevent and respond to such activities against LGBTQI people.

The bill also requires that annual country reports on human rights practices include information on criminalization, discrimination, and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Current Status of Bill S 424

Bill S 424 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2021. Bill S 424 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 24, 2021. Bill S 424's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of February 24, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 424

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International Affairs

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Congressional oversightCrime preventionDepartment of StateDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsForeign aid and international reliefGovernment information and archivesHIV/AIDSHate crimesHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMilitary education and trainingPublic contracts and procurementRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationViolent crimeWorld health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 424

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI Peoples, and for other purposes.International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

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