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H.R. 6151: Global Respect Act

This bill, titled the Global Respect Act, aims to address human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals globally. The bill includes several key provisions focused on imposing sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of the human rights of LGBTQI individuals.

Key Provisions

1. Findings

The bill begins with findings that highlight the importance of human rights for all individuals, emphasizing that:

  • Human dignity, freedom, and equality are essential for a thriving global community.
  • Basic rights such as life, liberty, and security are fundamental human rights.
  • Despite positive developments in some countries regarding the rights of LGBTQI individuals, there is a concerning trend of increased violence against them globally.
  • Many countries still have laws that criminalize consensual same-sex relations, which can hinder access to healthcare for LGBTQI communities.
  • Violations against LGBTQI individuals often occur with impunity.

2. Sanctions Against Violators

The bill mandates that within 180 days of its enactment, the President must produce a list of foreign persons determined to be responsible for significant human rights violations against LGBTQI individuals. This includes:

  • Torture or cruel treatment.
  • Arbitrary detention without charges.
  • Forced disappearance or abduction.
  • Other severe violations of human rights.

This list must be updated biannually and made available to Congress, promoting transparency and accountability.

3. Measures for Accountability

The President is required to consider information from various sources when compiling these lists and may include public submission of information. Individuals identified on the list would face various sanctions, including:

  • Inadmissibility to the United States.
  • Revocation of existing visas or entry documentation.

4. Reporting Requirements

The bill requires the President to report annually to Congress on the actions taken to enforce these sanctions, including:

  • The number of individuals added or removed from the sanctions list.
  • Assessing the sanctions' impact on the behavior of those listed.
  • Coordinating with other countries on similar sanctions.

5. Additional Support for Tracking Violations

The bill assigns responsibilities to the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to monitor violence and discrimination against LGBTQI individuals in foreign countries, ensuring that reports reflect these violations.

Conclusion

In summary, the Global Respect Act focuses on imposing sanctions on foreign individuals who violate the rights of LGBTQI persons, while also enhancing the ability of U.S. authorities to track and report on such violations globally.

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Date Action
Nov. 19, 2025 Introduced in House
Nov. 19, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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