Global Respect Act

House Bill

H.R. 6151

119th Congress

Global Respect Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael R. Turner

Representative

Republican

OH-10

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

The Global Respect Act would impose sanctions on foreign individuals responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI people, such as torture, arbitrary detention, and extrajudicial killings. The bill aims to increase accountability for these types of abuses around the world.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce, 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.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Global Respect Act would impose sanctions on foreign individuals responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI people, such as torture, arbitrary detention, and extrajudicial killings. The bill aims to increase accountability for these types of abuses around the world.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Incentivize Motivated Parents with Responsible Options for Vital Education Safety for Schools Act or the IMPROVE Safety for Schools ActThis bill addresses school safety and security, with a particular focus on gun safety.Specifically, the bill directs the U.S. Secret Service to provide guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) that receive federal funds on preparing a notice to advise parents on purchasing and using a gun safety device. Each LEA that receives federal funds must submit this notice to each parent with a child attending a school served by the LEA.Additionally, the bill allows certain individuals with a qualifying child or dependent a tax credit, up to $300 in a taxable year, for the purchase of any firearm safety device.The bill allows LEAs to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for (1) providing de-escalation training to teachers, administrators, and other staff; and (2) establishing school safety specialist positions.Next, the bill requires LEAs that have expelled a student for bringing a firearm to school to provide the student and the student's parents with confidential mental health services (if the parents do not have the financial means to provide these services).The bill allows funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program to be used to implement a standardized training program for school resource officers.The bill also requires certain federal agencies to conduct outreach to expand the social media presence of SchoolSafety.gov (a website that provides information, resources, and guidance focused on school safety).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would require the President to regularly publish a list of foreign individuals responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI people, such as torture or unlawful detention.
The bill would allow the U.S. government to impose sanctions, such as asset freezes and travel bans, on the listed individuals.
The bill cites concerning global trends, including criminalization of same-sex relations in many countries and violence and discrimination targeting LGBTQI communities.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would directly impact foreign government officials and other individuals found responsible for human rights abuses against LGBTQI people. It could lead to increased consequences and accountability for these types of violations worldwide. The bill would also signal U.S. support for LGBTQI rights globally.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6151, 119th Congress (2025). "Global Respect Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6151