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Transnational Repression Policy Act

USA118th CongressHR-3654| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2023
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (22)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michelle Steel (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Transnational Repression Policy Act This bill seeks to reduce transnational repression (the actions of foreign governments to intimidate, silence, or harm members of diaspora and exile communities to prevent them from exercising their human rights). This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that directly engage in transnational repression. This bill also requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to promote initiatives that (1) enhance international awareness of transnational repression; (2) address transnational repression, including by raising the costs of perpetrating repressive activities and by protecting targeted individuals and groups; and (3) conduct outreach to those targeted by foreign governments. Additionally, the State Department and the Department of Justice must provide training to certain individuals (e.g., relevant federal employees and law enforcement partners) on specified aspects of transnational repression. The bill also directs the intelligence community to prioritize, to the extent feasible, the identification of those perpetrating transnational repression against communities in the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-831
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2023
Introduced in House
May 24, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
  • March 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-831
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 24, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-831: Transnational Repression Policy Act

Transnational Repression Policy Act

USA118th CongressHR-3654| House 
| Updated: 5/24/2023
Transnational Repression Policy Act This bill seeks to reduce transnational repression (the actions of foreign governments to intimidate, silence, or harm members of diaspora and exile communities to prevent them from exercising their human rights). This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that directly engage in transnational repression. This bill also requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to promote initiatives that (1) enhance international awareness of transnational repression; (2) address transnational repression, including by raising the costs of perpetrating repressive activities and by protecting targeted individuals and groups; and (3) conduct outreach to those targeted by foreign governments. Additionally, the State Department and the Department of Justice must provide training to certain individuals (e.g., relevant federal employees and law enforcement partners) on specified aspects of transnational repression. The bill also directs the intelligence community to prioritize, to the extent feasible, the identification of those perpetrating transnational repression against communities in the United States.
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Timeline
Mar 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-831
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2023
Introduced in House
May 24, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
  • March 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-831
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 24, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (22)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michelle Steel (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Judiciary Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-831: Transnational Repression Policy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted