Bills · S 2180
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2180International Affairs
Global Respect Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 26· LAST ACTION JUN 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the ongoing issue of violence and discrimination against LGBTQI individuals worldwide. If passed, it would formalize a process for the U.S. government to publicly identify and punish foreign actors who commit human rights abuses based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. This could send a strong message that the U.S. prioritizes these human rights and could potentially deter some perpetrators from committing such crimes.
If this bill becomes law, foreign human rights abusers targeting LGBTQI individuals would face tangible consequences from the U.S., potentially impacting their travel and financial activities. If it doesn't become law, the U.S. government would still have other tools to address human rights abuses, but there wouldn't be a specific, regularly updated, and largely public mechanism focused on LGBTQI-specific human rights violations, potentially reducing accountability and the deterrent effect. Voters might care about this if they believe in universal human rights, want the U.S. to take a strong stance against global discrimination, or are concerned about the safety of LGBTQI communities worldwide.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to create and regularly update a public list of foreign individuals and entities responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI individuals.
This creates a specific mechanism to identify and publicly shame abusers, increasing transparency and accountability.
PROVISION 02
Defines the specific types of human rights abuses that would lead to inclusion on the list, such as torture, prolonged detention without trial, forced disappearance, or other flagrant denials of life, liberty, or security, based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.
This clearly outlines the criteria for who will be targeted by sanctions, ensuring the focus remains on severe abuses.
PROVISION 03
Outlines conditions under which a person can be removed from the list, including proof of innocence, appropriate prosecution, or a demonstrated change in behavior and commitment to cease abuses.
Provides a pathway for individuals to clear their names or demonstrate rehabilitation, ensuring the process is not irreversible without cause.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that the list generally be unclassified and published publicly, though a classified annex is allowed in limited national security circumstances.
Emphasizes public accountability and transparency while allowing for flexibility in sensitive cases.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
99
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 14%
DEM 13 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 26
Introduced in Senate
JUN 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2180
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 26, 2025
Last actionJun 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025
Senate BillS 2180International Affairs
Global Respect Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
14
COMPLEXITY
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