H.R. 6033 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2018
H.R. 6033 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 7, 2018, sponsored by Alan S. Lowenthal with 173 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 7, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 173
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2018 This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTI people.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alan S. Lowenthal (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 172 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 7, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Jun 7, 2018)
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- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
- S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
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