H.R. 1857 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019
H.R. 1857 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 25, 2019, sponsored by Alan S. Lowenthal with 214 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 214
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019 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: 214 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Mar 25, 2019)
Other International Affairs bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 1838: Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019
- S. 2710: A bill to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force.
- S. 1678: Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019
- S. 3744: Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020
- H.R. 7440: Hong Kong Autonomy Act
- H.R. 1952: Intercountry Adoption Information Act of 2019
- H.R. 221: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
- S. 1310: Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act of 2020
- H.R. 2444: Eastern European Security Act
- H.R. 2744: USAID Branding Modernization Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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