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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 2116Law enforcement administration and fundingComputers and information technology

Law Enforcement Support and Counter Transnational Repression Act

INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION APR 9

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because it addresses a growing concern where foreign governments are reaching across borders to harass, threaten, or silence individuals living legally in the United States. This can undermine basic freedoms like free speech and assembly for people within our borders. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better protection for individuals targeted by these foreign actions, provide clearer avenues for reporting, and equip local law enforcement with better resources to respond.

Without this bill, awareness of transnational repression might remain low, leaving victims less informed about their rights and available help. Law enforcement might also lack specific tools or coordination to effectively combat these complex international threats, potentially allowing foreign governments to operate with less scrutiny within the U.S. The bill aims to protect the constitutional rights of individuals on U.S. soil from foreign interference.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a public service announcement (PSA) campaign.

This aims to increase public awareness about transnational repression and inform victims about available resources and reporting mechanisms.

PROVISION 02

Requires DHS to conduct research and development (R&D) into technologies and techniques for countering transnational repression.

This provision seeks to equip law enforcement with better tools to detect and address foreign government activities that threaten individuals in the U.S.

PROVISION 03

Defines 'transnational repression' to include actions like coercion, harassment, threats, extrajudicial killings by a foreign government or its agents against people in the U.S. or U.S. persons.

A clear definition helps establish what activities the campaign and R&D efforts are intended to address.

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ACTION TIMELINE

7 EVENTS

APR 9

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

COMMITTEE

APR 9

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

COMMITTEE

MAR 25

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

COMMITTEE

MAR 25

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

COMMITTEE

BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 2116

Congress119th

StatusReported

IntroducedMar 14, 2025

Last actionApr 9, 2025

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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025

House BillHR 2116Law enforcement administration and fundingComputers and information technology

Law Enforcement Support and Counter Transnational Repression Act

INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 9, 2025

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READING

4 min

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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS

STEP 3 OF 8

Introduced

In Committee

Reported

Passed House

Passed Senate

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a public service announcement (PSA) campaign.

This aims to increase public awareness about transnational repression and inform victims about available resources and reporting mechanisms.

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Requires DHS to conduct research and development (R&D) into technologies and techniques for countering transnational repression.

This provision seeks to equip law enforcement with better tools to detect and address foreign government activities that threaten individuals in the U.S.

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Defines 'transnational repression' to include actions like coercion, harassment, threats, extrajudicial killings by a foreign government or its agents against people in the U.S. or U.S. persons.

A clear definition helps establish what activities the campaign and R&D efforts are intended to address.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section

The Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, shall carry out research and development.

GLOSSARY

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Transnational Repression: Actions by a foreign government or someone working for them that involve harassing, threatening, or forcing a person in the U.S. or a U.S. citizen abroad to act in the foreign government's interest, or punishing them for exercising their rights.
Public Service Announcement (PSA): A message spread through media (like TV, radio, or online) to inform or educate the public on a certain topic, often for public good.
Agent of a Foreign Government: An individual or group that operates under the instruction or control of a foreign government or one of its officials or organizations.
Homeland Security Act of 2002: A federal law that created the Department of Homeland Security and outlined its responsibilities, primarily focused on protecting the U.S. from terrorism and other threats.
Extrajudicial Killing: The killing of a person by governmental authorities without the sanction of any judicial process.

ACTION TIMELINE

7 EVENTS

APR 9, 25

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

COMMITTEE

APR 9, 25

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

COMMITTEE

MAR 25, 25

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

COMMITTEE

MAR 25, 25

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

COMMITTEE

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H.R. 1327, (Mr. Luttrell) the “Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act”; H.R. 1508, (Ms. Titus) the “DHS Special Events Program and Support Act”; H.R. 1736, (Mr. Pfluger) the “Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act”; H.R. 2116, (Mr. Evans of CO) the “Law Enforcement Support and Counter Transnational Repression Act”; H.R. 2139, (Mr. Magaziner) the “Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression Act”; H.R. 2158, (Mr. Pfluger) the “Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025”; H.R. 2212, (Mr. Mackenzie) the “DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act”; H.R. 2259, (Mr. Tony Gonzales of TX) the “National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025”; H.R. 2261, (Mr. Hernández) the “Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act"; and H.R. 2285, (Ms. Pou) the “DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2025”

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