Global Respect Act
Summary
The Global Respect Act aims to impose sanctions on foreign individuals responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI individuals. It mandates the President to identify and list such individuals biannually, based on credible information. The bill also includes provisions for visa restrictions and reporting requirements to Congress on actions taken.
Expected Effects
If enacted, the bill would lead to the identification and potential sanctioning of individuals involved in human rights abuses against LGBTQI people globally. This could result in travel restrictions to the US and potentially other economic sanctions. The Act also seeks to improve tracking and reporting of violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in foreign countries.
Potential Benefits
- Promotes human rights and dignity for LGBTQI individuals globally.
- Holds foreign individuals accountable for human rights abuses.
- Enhances the US's international standing as a defender of human rights.
- Improves data collection and reporting on LGBTQI rights violations.
- Sends a strong message against discrimination and violence.
Potential Disadvantages
- Could strain diplomatic relations with countries where LGBTQI rights are not protected.
- May be difficult to gather credible information on human rights abuses.
- Sanctions could have unintended economic consequences.
- The definition of 'responsible' or 'complicit' could be subject to interpretation and potential abuse.
- Potential for retaliatory actions against US citizens abroad.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting justice and liberty, as stated in the Preamble. While the Constitution does not explicitly address LGBTQI rights, the equal protection principles implied in the 5th and 14th Amendments can be interpreted to support the bill's aims. However, the imposition of sanctions raises questions regarding due process for those sanctioned, although these individuals are foreign persons and not US citizens.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).