This bill establishes a comprehensive U.S. government strategy to combat transnational repression—when foreign governments or their agents intimidate, silence, or harm individuals living abroad, including dissidents, journalists, activists, and diaspora communities. The Secretary of State must develop an interagency strategy within nine months that addresses diplomatic initiatives, international coalition-building, assistance to civil society organizations supporting victims, and potential updates to U.S. law to criminalize surveillance targeting diaspora members and expand definitions of foreign agents. The bill requires the Departments of State, Homeland Security, and Justice to provide training to personnel and law enforcement officials on recognizing transnational repression tactics and vulnerable communities, and mandates the creation of a public toolkit explaining available federal resources for victims. While the bill does not specify exact funding amounts, it authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal year 2026 to implement training, research, and outreach activities, with annual strategy updates required to Congress.
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