H.R.1857: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019

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International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019 This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTI people. The special envoy shall periodically...

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March 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
March 25, 2019

Introduced in the House by Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.)

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