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S.1996: Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced June 9, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 9, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (24 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 9, 2021
Bill Summary
Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2021 or the GLOBE Act of 2021 This bill contains provisions related to (1) the protection of LGBTQI individuals globally; and (2) immigration protections for vulnerable individuals. The bill establishes (1) an interagency group to respond to urgent threats to LGBTQI people in foreign countries, and (2) a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI Peoples in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 9, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| June 9, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |