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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 2158Intergovernmental relationsComputers and information technology

Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025

INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION APR 9

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because foreign governments are increasingly trying to silence, intimidate, or harm their critics and dissidents, even when those individuals are living safely in the United States. This interference is known as "transnational repression" and can undermine fundamental freedoms like speech and assembly.

If this bill becomes law, it would create a dedicated government team focused solely on tracking these activities, understanding how they happen, and sharing this critical information with other agencies and the public. This could lead to better protection for targeted individuals and more effective ways to counter foreign interference on U.S. soil. If it doesn't pass, efforts to combat transnational repression would remain less centralized and potentially less coordinated within the government, making it harder to identify and stop these growing threats.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Establishes a dedicated "Transnational Repression Working Group" within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

This creates a specific government entity tasked with focusing solely on combating foreign governments' attempts to intimidate or harm individuals in the U.S.

PROVISION 02

Mandates the working group to analyze and monitor transnational repression and related terrorism threats.

This ensures a focused effort on understanding the scope and nature of these threats, including tactics used by foreign governments.

PROVISION 03

Requires annual assessments and reports to Congress, with unclassified versions posted publicly, on incidents and U.S. government efforts.

This provides transparency and accountability, informing lawmakers and the public about the ongoing threat and government responses.

PROVISION 04

Facilitates information sharing between the working group and federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners, including Fusion Centers.

This aims to improve coordination and ensure that relevant intelligence reaches all levels of law enforcement to better protect individuals.

PROVISION 05

Includes a sunset clause, meaning the working group will terminate seven years after the bill's enactment.

This provision ensures that the effectiveness and necessity of the working group would need to be re-evaluated by Congress after a set period.

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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 2158

Congress119th

StatusReported

IntroducedMar 14, 2025

Last actionApr 9, 2025

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

House BillHR 2158Intergovernmental relationsComputers and information technology

Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025

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

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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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Establishes a dedicated "Transnational Repression Working Group" within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

This creates a specific government entity tasked with focusing solely on combating foreign governments' attempts to intimidate or harm individuals in the U.S.

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Mandates the working group to analyze and monitor transnational repression and related terrorism threats.

This ensures a focused effort on understanding the scope and nature of these threats, including tactics used by foreign governments.

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Requires annual assessments and reports to Congress, with unclassified versions posted publicly, on incidents and U.S. government efforts.

This provides transparency and accountability, informing lawmakers and the public about the ongoing threat and government responses.

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Facilitates information sharing between the working group and federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners, including Fusion Centers.

This aims to improve coordination and ensure that relevant intelligence reaches all levels of law enforcement to better protect individuals.

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Includes a sunset clause, meaning the working group will terminate seven years after the bill's enactment.

This provision ensures that the effectiveness and necessity of the working group would need to be re-evaluated by Congress after a set period.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section

First annual assessment on transnational repression and terrorism threats, and annually thereafter.

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

Research and development related to countering transnational repression.

Seven years after the date of the enactment of this section

Termination of the Transnational Repression Working Group.

GLOSSARY

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Transnational Repression: When a foreign government or its agents try to silence, threaten, or harm people who live outside their country, often targeting critics, activists, or dissidents.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS): A U.S. government agency responsible for public security, including border control, cybersecurity, and counterterrorism.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI): The principal investigative agency of DHS, responsible for investigating various transnational crimes and threats.
Sense of Congress: A formal statement or opinion adopted by one or both houses of Congress, expressing a general policy position or viewpoint without having the force of law.
Detailee: A government employee who is temporarily assigned to work in a different agency or office while still being paid by their original agency.
Fusion Centers: Collaboration centers where federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial government agencies share intelligence and information to detect, prevent, investigate, and respond to criminal and terrorist activity.
Sunset Clause

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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