NEW : The United States appeals to Uganda to respect human rights . Richard Nixon calls on companies to do business in Uganda . The bill would make some gay acts punishable by life in prison . Among those condemning Uganda 's anti-gay bill was British billionaire and Virgin chief Branson , who tweeted that he `` would n't do business in Uganda due to their dreadful anti-gay laws . '' If the president agrees , it will become law .
NEW : The United States appeals to Uganda to respect human rights . Richard Nixon calls on companies to do business in Uganda . The bill would make some gay acts punishable by life in prison . If the president agrees , it will become law .