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Introduced
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
In Committee
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for violations of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals, and for other purposes. 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 at least one senior officer who shall be responsible for tracking violence and discrimination against individuals based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in foreign countries.
AI Summary
This bill imposes visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons responsible for or complicit in violating the human rights of individuals due to their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. The President must report and periodically update a list of such foreign persons and apply the sanctions accordingly. The Department of State must also designate a senior officer responsible for tracking violence and discrimination against individuals based on sexual orientation or gender identity in foreign countries. The bill also amends the Foreign Assistance Act to require the inclusion of information on such violence and discrimination in the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Rob Portman (R),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 06/13/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1825/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1825/BILLS-116s1825is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1825/BILLS-116s1825is.pdf.pdf |
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