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S.1825: Global Respect Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced June 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 13, 2019
Bill Summary
Global Respect Act of 2019 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 shall report and periodically update a list of foreign persons responsible for such human rights violations and apply sanctions accordingly. The Department of State shall designate...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 13, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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June 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) |