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H.R. 3485 (117th)

Global Respect Act

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Introduced

25 May 2021

Last action

9 February 2022 · Vote

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Subjects

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Summary

Global Respect Act 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, gender identity, or sex characteristics in foreign countries.

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Timeline

  1. 25 May 2021

    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. 25 May 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 May 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 September 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 September 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 January 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-224, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 January 2022

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-224, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 January 2022

    Introduced

    House Committee on the Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Feb. 4, 2022.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 21 January 2022

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 166.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 21 January 2022

    Discharge

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  11. 21 January 2022

    Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Source: Committee

  12. 2 February 2022

    Vote

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 900 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 February 2022

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 900. (consideration: CR H1079-1087; text: CR H1079-1080)

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 February 2022

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 9 February 2022

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 February 2022

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 206 (Roll no. 43).

    Source: Floor

  17. 9 February 2022

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 206 (Roll no. 43).

    Source: Floor

  18. 9 February 2022

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  19. 9 February 2022

    Vote

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.

    Source: Floor

Votes

9 February 2022 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 227 · No 206 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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