Katie Porter: “Reports to Congress are not just for us. They are a tool for Americans to hold our government accountable. I joined…”

“Reports to Congress are not just for us. They are a tool for Americans to hold our government accountable. I joined Republicans and Democrats to pass the Global Respect Act to require the White House and State Department to name foreign individuals who violate the human rights of LGBTQ people. People put on this list would be ineligible for visas to enter into the United States. This report of human rights violations should not fit on some desk in Washington, D.C. gathering dust. My amendment to the Global Respect Act gives every American the opportunity to read the report on protecting LGBTQ rights abroad. The public, our partners, and our allies need to see that the U.S. Government is holding human rights abusers accountable. My amendment will require a published report and will improve transparency and accountability. ____________________”