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Protecting LGBTQI Rights Globally and Enhancing Immigration Support

This act aims to strengthen human rights protections for LGBTQI individuals worldwide through diplomacy, foreign aid, and sanctions. It also introduces changes to U.S. immigration law, making it easier for LGBTQI individuals to seek asylum and refugee status, and recognizing permanent partnerships.
Key points
Enhances reporting on discrimination and violence against LGBTQI individuals in State Department human rights reports.
Establishes a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI Persons and an LGBTQI Coordinator at USAID.
Imposes visa sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI individuals abroad.
Facilitates asylum applications for LGBTQI individuals in the U.S. by recognizing them as a 'particular social group' and removing the filing deadline.
Recognizes permanent partnerships for immigration purposes, easing family reunification.
Introduces training for immigration staff to ensure a safe environment for LGBTQI asylum seekers.
Limits detention of vulnerable individuals, including LGBTQI persons, in immigration facilities.
Allows for a nonbinary or neutral sex designation (X) on passports and other identity documents issued by the State Department.
Simplifies U.S. citizenship acquisition for children born abroad to U.S. citizen parents, regardless of biological connection, when assisted reproductive technology is used.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4245
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Process start date: 2025-06-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GLOBE Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4245.

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 2025-06-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enhances reporting on discrimination and violence against LGBTQI individuals in State Department human rights reports.
  • Establishes a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI Persons and an LGBTQI Coordinator at USAID.
  • Imposes visa sanctions on foreign persons responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI individuals abroad.
  • Facilitates asylum applications for LGBTQI individuals in the U.S. by recognizing them as a 'particular social group' and removing the filing deadline.
  • Recognizes permanent partnerships for immigration purposes, easing family reunification.
  • Introduces training for immigration staff to ensure a safe environment for LGBTQI asylum seekers.
  • Limits detention of vulnerable individuals, including LGBTQI persons, in immigration facilities.
  • Allows for a nonbinary or neutral sex designation (X) on passports and other identity documents issued by the State Department.
  • Simplifies U.S. citizenship acquisition for children born abroad to U.S. citizen parents, regardless of biological connection, when assisted reproductive technology is used.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1].

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 2025-12-23.

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