US HB4829

Requires the Secretary of State to submit an interagency strategy within 270 days addressing transnational repression, including diplomatic initiatives, law enforcement coordination, and plans for engaging with foreign missions whose personnel threaten diaspora communities in the U.S.

Defines transnational repression as tactics by foreign governments or their agents to intimidate, silence, harass, coerce, or harm individuals beyond their borders, including political dissidents, journalists, activists, religious minorities, and diaspora communities.

Mandates training for Department of State personnel, DHS, DOJ, FBI, and local law enforcement on recognizing transnational repression tactics, perpetrator governments, digital surveillance tools, and vulnerable U.S. communities.

Directs the Attorney General to publish a toolkit within 270 days describing federal resources for targeted individuals, conduct outreach to vulnerable communities, and assess misuse of dual-use spyware technology and personally identifiable information by governments engaged in transnational repression.

Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2026 to develop training curricula and conduct research, outreach, and training activities, while requiring annual updates to Congress on strategy implementation.