HR 3485
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
Human rights
Sanctions
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Visas and passports
Global Respect Act
Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 9, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 9, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 206 (Roll no. 43).
Feb 9, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 9, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment en bloc.
Feb 9, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3485.
Feb 9, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Feb 9, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 900. (consideration: CR H1079-1087; text: CR H1079-1080)
Feb 2, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 900 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Jan 21, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 166.
Jan 21, 2022
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jan 10, 2022
House Committee on the Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Feb. 4, 2022.
Jan 10, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 117-224, Part I.
Sep 30, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 30, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2022 | House · vote #43 | On Passage | Passed | 227–206 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
2
2 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 175 | — | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 174 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
Global Respect Act
This bill imposes visa-blocking sanctions on foreign persons responsible for or complicit in violating the human rights of individuals due to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. The President must report and periodically update a list of foreign persons responsible for such human rights violations and apply sanctions accordingly.
The Department of State must designate at least one senior officer who shall be responsible for tracking violence and discrimination against individuals based on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics in foreign countries.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
68
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Castro, Joaquin
D
Chu, Judy
D
Davids, Sharice
D
Leger Fernandez, Teresa
MALONEY, CAROLYN
D
Keating, William R.
KIND, RON
D
Larson, John B.
D
Lieu, Ted
D
Sherman, Brad
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
D
Clark, Katherine M.
D
Davis, Danny K.
D
Gottheimer, Josh
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
D
Quigley, Mike
ROYBAL-ALLARD, LUCILLE
D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Sires, Albio
Speier, Jackie
D
Stanton, Greg
D
Vargas, Juan
D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
D
Williams, Nikema
D
Auchincloss, Jake
Bass, Karen
D
Carbajal, Salud O.
D
Carson, André
D
Case, Ed
COOPER, JAMES
D
Costa, Jim
D
Dean, Madeleine
Demings, Val
D
DeSaulnier, Mark
D
Espaillat, Adriano
D
Evans, Dwight
D
Frankel, Lois
D
Garcia, Sylvia R.
D
Houlahan, Chrissy
D
Khanna, Ro
LANGEVIN, JAMES
Luria, Elaine
D
Lynch, Stephen F.
Malinowski, Tom
Maloney, Sean
D
Matsui, Doris O.
D
McCollum, Betty
D
McGovern, James P.
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