What does Preamble of Global Respect Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI individuals. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 26, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Global Respect Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Global Respect Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of Global Respect Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to the human rights of LGBTQI individuals globally. It asserts that the dignity, freedom, and equality of all human beings are fundamental. The text notes positive developments in some countries regarding LGBTQI rights, but also highlights an alarming trend of increasing violence. A significant number of countries criminalize consensual same-sex relations, with some imposing the death penalty. These laws impede access to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention for LGBTQI individuals. Celebrations of LGBTQI communities are often suppressed due to government inaction or harassment. Individuals face discrimination, harassment, arbitrary arrest, physical attacks, and murder based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. Perpetrators of crimes against LGBTQI individuals often lack accountability. Homophobic and transphobic statements by government officials contribute to negative attitudes and increased violence. Government authorities, including police and military, have been implicated in abuses against LGBTQI citizens.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Global Respect Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. The terms 'admission' and 'admitted' are defined by reference to section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” are defined as the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. “Foreign person” includes individuals who are citizens or nationals of a foreign country, even if they are also citizens or nationals of the United States. “Foreign person” also includes entities not organized solely under the laws of the United States or existing solely in the United States.

What does IDENTIFICATION OF FOREIGN PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF of Global Respect Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the President to submit a list of foreign persons responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI individuals to congressional committees every 180 days. The list must include individuals who engage in, are responsible for, or are complicit in torture, prolonged detention without charges, causing disappearances, or other flagrant denials of rights based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. Credible information, including from foreign countries and NGOs, can be used to determine inclusion on the list. Individuals can be removed from the list if credible information shows they did not engage in the activity, have been prosecuted, or have demonstrated a significant change in behavior. The list is generally to be submitted in unclassified form and published in the Federal Register, but a classified annex is permitted under specific national security conditions. The President must provide guidance for submitting information and will consider information from congressional committees when determining list inclusions. The President must respond to written requests from congressional committees regarding potential list additions within 120 days.

What does INADMISSIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF of Global Respect Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes ineligibility for visas and admission to the United States for foreign individuals listed in a list required by section 4(a). The Secretary of State is directed to revoke visas and the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to remove individuals on the list from the United States. The Secretaries of State and Homeland Security must prescribe regulations to carry out these actions within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The President may waive the application of subsections (a) or (b) if deemed necessary to comply with international obligations or in the national security interests of the United States. Any waiver granted by the President must be preceded by a notice and justification submitted to appropriate congressional committees at least 15 days prior to the waiver's granting.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO ADDITIONAL SANCTIONS. of Global Respect Act of 2025 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress that the President should impose targeted sanctions. These sanctions should be imposed using existing authorities. The sanctions are to be applied to foreign persons on a list required by section 4(a). The purpose of the sanctions is to promote accountability for denials of rights to life, liberty, or security of the person.

What does REPORT TO CONGRESS. of Global Respect Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to congressional committees. The report must detail actions taken to implement the Act. The report must include the number of foreign persons added to or removed from a list, along with the dates and reasons. Subsequent reports must analyze year-over-year changes in the list and the reasons for those changes. The report must also cover efforts by the President to coordinate with other countries on similar sanctions.

What does DISCRIMINATION RELATED TO SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER of Global Respect Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to designate an officer to track violence, criminalization, and restrictions on fundamental freedoms in foreign countries based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended to include reporting on violence or discrimination affecting fundamental freedoms based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics in annual country reports. These reporting requirements are incorporated into both section 116(d) and section 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

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Global Respect Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/26/2025 · Introduced: 6/26/2025

Author: Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the President to compile and publish a list of foreign individuals responsible for human rights abuses against LGBTQI individuals every 180 days.
Foreign individuals identified on this list will be ineligible for U.S. visas and subject to removal from the United States.
The bill encourages the President to impose targeted sanctions on individuals listed, utilizing existing authorities to promote accountability.
The State Department must annually report to Congress on the implementation of the Act, including changes to the list and coordination with other countries.
The bill expands reporting requirements related to violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics in foreign countries, incorporated into annual country reports.

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