This bill establishes a federal hotline operated by the Department of Homeland Security to receive anonymous reports from people who believe they are victims of transnational repression, which the bill defines as actions by foreign governments or their agents that coerce, threaten, or physically harm individuals to control their actions or prevent them from exercising constitutional rights. The legislation also requires the department to launch a public service announcement campaign in at least nine languages including English, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, and others to educate the public about transnational repression and available victim resources. Additionally, the bill directs the department to conduct research within one year to develop technologies and techniques that enhance law enforcement's ability to combat transnational repression while protecting constitutional rights and privacy. The bill does not specify dedicated funding amounts or appropriations, leaving implementation to existing departmental budgets. The legislation affects U.S. persons who may face harassment or threats from foreign governments and aims to improve coordination between various homeland security agencies in responding to this threat.
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