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S.302: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 29, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (25 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of State to establish in the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples who shall: direct U.S. government efforts regarding the human rights of LGBT people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender); represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBT people,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 29, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S654-655)
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| Jan. 29, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |