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S. 3426: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

S. 3426 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Previously, the position of Special Envoy to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons existed by executive appointment, but this bill makes the role permanent within the Department of State, requiring the official to be appointed by the President and… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.

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