S.424: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

About This Bill

  • Introduced Feb. 24, 2021
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 2021

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Bill Summary

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021 This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTQI people. The special envoy shall...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Feb. 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb. 24, 2021

Introduced in the Senate by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

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