Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill directs the U.S. government to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat "transnational repression"—tactics used by foreign governments to intimidate, silence, or harm dissidents, activists, journalists, and diaspora communities both inside and outside U.S. borders. The State Department must submit a detailed strategy within nine months that addresses diplomatic efforts, international cooperation, law enforcement coordination, and potential legal updates to better prosecute foreign agents engaged in these activities. The bill affects U.S. officials at State, Justice, and Homeland Security departments, law enforcement agencies, and vulnerable communities including political exiles and religious minorities. The legislation authorizes unspecified funding for fiscal year 2026 to develop training programs for federal and local officials, create educational materials, and support civil society organizations assisting victims. The Secretary of State will provide annual updates to Congress on strategy implementation, and various agencies must publish toolkits and conduct outreach to help targeted individuals access federal protections.
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