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HR 6056119th CongressIn Committee
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 17, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] (D-California)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The International Human Rights Defense Act establishes a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples at the State Department, requires comprehensive reporting on global LGBTQI+ rights, and mandates inclusion of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics in annual human rights reports. The bill also authorizes assistance programs to prevent violence and discrimination against LGBTQI+ communities worldwide.
Key Points
- 1Establishes permanent Special Envoy for LGBTQI+ Human Rights at State Department
- 2Requires inclusion of SOGI-based discrimination in annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
- 3Mandates global strategy development to prevent violence against LGBTQI+ people
- 4Authorizes assistance programs for LGBTQI+ rights protection
- 5Defines LGBTQI+ terms and establishes comprehensive policy framework
- 6Requires regular briefings to Congress on implementation
Impact Areas
International human rights policyLGBTQI+ rightsForeign assistanceDiplomacy and State Department operationsGlobal LGBTQI+ advocacyCongressional oversight
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