Transnational Repression Policy Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jul 29, 2025
What it does
The Transnational Repression Policy Act aims to protect individuals in the U.S. and U.S. nationals abroad from intimidation, harassment, or harm by foreign governments or their agents, particularly targeting dissidents, activists, journalists, and diaspora communities. It requires the Secretary of State to develop and submit an interagency strategy within 270 days of enactment to increase awareness, hold perpetrators accountable, and strengthen international cooperation, including through diplomacy, assistance programming, and law enforcement coordination. The bill also mandates training for federal officials and directs the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice to…
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