Global Respect Act of 2025

The Global Respect Act of 2025 requires the U.S. President to publicly list foreign government officials or entities responsible for human rights abuses against LGBTQI individuals based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. This list - updated every 180 days - makes those individuals ineligible for U.S. visas or entry, and could lead to removal from the U.S. if already present. The bill mandates tracking of violence and discrimination in foreign countries and annual reports to Congress on implementation. It directly affects foreign officials involved in torture, arbitrary detention, or inciting violence against LGBTQI people, with limited waivers possible for national security or international obligations. The law focuses on accountability through visa restrictions, not new U.S. rights or domestic policy changes.