H.R. 1201 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021
H.R. 1201 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 22, 2021, sponsored by Alan S. Lowenthal with 151 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 22, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 151
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021 This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTQI people.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alan S. Lowenthal (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 151 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 22, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. (Apr 2, 2021)
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