This resolution condemns Uganda's government for enacting and enforcing the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which criminalizes same-sex conduct with penalties ranging up to life imprisonment and even death in certain cases. Since President Yoweri Museveni signed the law in May 2023, human rights groups have documented over 1,250 violations including arrests, evictions, violence, and job losses against LGBTQI+ individuals and those perceived to be LGBTQI+. The law has also obstructed access to healthcare and HIV/AIDS services, with people fearing arrest if they seek medical treatment. The House resolution calls on Uganda to immediately repeal the Anti-Homosexuality Act and supports maintaining existing U.S. sanctions against Uganda, including visa restrictions for Ugandan officials involved in human rights abuses, trade restrictions, and reduced government aid. No specific funding or timeline is attached to this resolution, as it is an expression of the House's position rather than legislation that appropriates money or mandates specific actions.
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