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US HB2158

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

August Pfluger

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Transnational Repression Working Group within the Department of Homeland Security to analyze and monitor threats from foreign governments targeting individuals in the United States through harassment, surveillance, stalking, intimidation, or physical harm

  • Director of the Working Group to be appointed by the Director of Homeland Security Investigations, with required staffing including at least one employee dedicated to privacy law compliance

  • Requires annual threat assessments for seven years to be submitted to Congress, including quantitative analysis of incidents, identification of responsible foreign governments, and federal disruption efforts

  • Mandates information sharing with Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial partners and the National Network of Fusion Centers on transnational repression threats

  • Working Group terminates seven years after enactment; all activities must comply with constitutional protections, privacy laws, and civil liberties, and may not infringe on lawful free speech by U.S. persons

Legislative Description

Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence3/14/2025
Homeland Security3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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