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Sanctions for LGBTQI+ Human Rights Violations Abroad

This act imposes visa and entry sanctions on foreign individuals responsible for severe human rights violations against LGBTQI+ persons. It aims to increase accountability for such actions and promote global human rights. While not directly impacting U.S. citizens, it strengthens the country's foreign policy on human rights.
Key points
The U.S. President will create and publish a list of foreign individuals responsible for torture, prolonged detention without charges, abductions, or other flagrant denials of rights to LGBTQI+ persons.
Individuals on this list and their immediate family members will be inadmissible to the U.S., and their visas will be revoked.
The act requires the State Department to monitor and report on violence and discrimination against LGBTQI+ individuals in other countries.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4422
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]
Process start date: 2023-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Global Respect Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4422.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. President will create and publish a list of foreign individuals responsible for torture, prolonged detention without charges, abductions, or other flagrant denials of rights to LGBTQI+ persons.
  • Individuals on this list and their immediate family members will be inadmissible to the U.S., and their visas will be revoked.
  • The act requires the State Department to monitor and report on violence and discrimination against LGBTQI+ individuals in other countries.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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