Global Respect Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 4422 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.

1/30/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4422

The Global Respect Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4422, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main 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 or entities responsible for human rights abuses against LGBTQ individuals. These sanctions could include travel 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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4422

Bill HR 4422 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4422 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4422's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4422

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

262

Democrat Cosponsors

260

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4422

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4422

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.