HR 6056
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:53 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025, aims to strengthen U.S. efforts to protect LGBTQI+ people around the world facing discrimination, violence, and criminalization. It establishes a Special Envoy for LGBTQI+ Human Rights within the Department of State, directing the government to systematically integrate human rights concerns into foreign policy and provide support to local organizations. The bill also mandates increased reporting on human rights abuses and promotes a global strategy to combat these issues, including addressing conversion therapy and supporting LGBTQI+ asylum seekers.
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