Laws & Legislation

We’ve seen major victories for LGBTQ+ rights and equality at all levels, but we’re not done yet.

Choose from one of our featured topics to explore specific areas of our Laws & Legislation resources.

United States Capitol

Laws & Legislation, International

GLOBE Act

The GLOBE Act would build a framework into U.S. diplomacy to protect LGBTQ+ human rights worldwide.

Photo of United States Capitol

Laws & Legislation, International

Global Respect Act

The Global Respect Act would provide a means to prevent individuals who violate the human rights of LGBTQ+ people from entry into the United States.

United States Capitol in the background with the HRC equality flag in the foreground.

Laws & Legislation, International

International Human Rights Defense Act

The International Human Rights Defense Act of 2023 would build an unprecedented framework into U.S. diplomacy to protect LGBTQ+ rights worldwide.