Global Respect Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 3485 Global Respect Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3485

The Global Respect Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 3485, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote and protect the rights of LGBTQ individuals around the world.

The Global Respect Act aims to hold foreign governments accountable for human rights violations against LGBTQ individuals by requiring the State Department to annually report on the status of LGBTQ rights in each country. This report would include information on any discriminatory laws or policies, acts of violence or discrimination, and efforts to promote LGBTQ rights.

Additionally, the bill would authorize the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals responsible for human rights abuses against LGBTQ individuals. These sanctions could include visa bans, asset freezes, and other measures to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. Overall, the Global Respect Act seeks to advance LGBTQ rights on a global scale and ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It is an important step towards promoting equality and human rights for all individuals around the world.

Congressional Summary of HR 3485

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 must report and periodically update a list of foreign persons responsible for such human rights violations and apply sanctions accordingly.

The Department of State must 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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3485

Bill HR 3485 is currently in the status of Passed in House since February 9, 2022. Bill HR 3485 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2021. Bill HR 3485's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of February 9, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3485

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

148

Democrat Cosponsors

146

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3485

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 HR 3485

Global Respect Act

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.

Global Respect Act