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House bill · H.R. 6056 (119th Congress)

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Nov 17, 2025

Sponsor: Robert Garcia (U.S. Representative, CA-42, Democratic)

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Summary

This bill would establish within the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

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House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Nov 17, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Nov 17, 2025

    Introduced

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  3. Nov 17, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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