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H.R. 2561 (116th)

Brunei Human Rights Act

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Introduced

7 May 2019

Last action

31 May 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Sponsors

Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Cox, TJ [D-CA-21], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

Subjects

Asylum

Source updated

3 January 2025

Asylum

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Summary

Brunei Human Rights Act This bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on any Brunei government officials responsible for implementing certain provisions in Brunei's penal code in a way that constitutes a gross violation of human rights. (Brunei has passed laws that call for the death penalty for offenses such as adultery and consensual same-sex relations.) The Department of State shall report annually to Congress on foreign countries that enforce laws targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals; women; children; religious minorities; or other vulnerable populations. The State Department shall also report annually to Congress on its efforts to assist refugees from Brunei seeking asylum in other countries. The Department of Homeland Security shall report annually to Congress on the number of Brunei nationals seeking asylum in the United States and the outcome of such requests.

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Timeline

  1. 7 May 2019

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 May 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Source: Committee

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