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Transnational Repression Policy Act

USA119th CongressS-2525| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Transnational Repression Policy Act establishes a comprehensive framework to counter efforts by foreign governments to intimidate, harass, or harm individuals beyond their borders. It declares U.S. policy to protect persons within the United States and U.S. nationals abroad from such actions, which violate internationally recognized human rights. The Act also seeks to encourage international cooperation and pursue accountability for foreign governments and their agents engaging in these repressive tactics. A central provision requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with other federal agencies, to develop an interagency strategy within 270 days. This strategy will focus on increasing global awareness of transnational repression, raising the costs for perpetrating governments, and enhancing collaboration with allies and international organizations. It includes specific plans for diplomatic initiatives, funding for civil society organizations supporting victims, and considering updates to U.S. law to address these tactics. The bill also mandates specialized training for Department of State personnel and various U.S. officials, including those from DHS and DOJ, on the tactics, tools, and perpetrating governments involved in transnational repression. Furthermore, the Attorney General is directed to publish a toolkit of federal resources and conduct proactive outreach to targeted communities to inform them about reporting criminal incidents. Finally, the Act requires an assessment of how data and technology, such as spyware, are misused by repressive regimes to track and surveil potential victims.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-831
Transnational Repression Policy Act
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Aug 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4829
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-831
    Transnational Repression Policy Act


  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • August 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4829
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4829: Transnational Repression Policy Act

Transnational Repression Policy Act

USA119th CongressS-2525| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
The Transnational Repression Policy Act establishes a comprehensive framework to counter efforts by foreign governments to intimidate, harass, or harm individuals beyond their borders. It declares U.S. policy to protect persons within the United States and U.S. nationals abroad from such actions, which violate internationally recognized human rights. The Act also seeks to encourage international cooperation and pursue accountability for foreign governments and their agents engaging in these repressive tactics. A central provision requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with other federal agencies, to develop an interagency strategy within 270 days. This strategy will focus on increasing global awareness of transnational repression, raising the costs for perpetrating governments, and enhancing collaboration with allies and international organizations. It includes specific plans for diplomatic initiatives, funding for civil society organizations supporting victims, and considering updates to U.S. law to address these tactics. The bill also mandates specialized training for Department of State personnel and various U.S. officials, including those from DHS and DOJ, on the tactics, tools, and perpetrating governments involved in transnational repression. Furthermore, the Attorney General is directed to publish a toolkit of federal resources and conduct proactive outreach to targeted communities to inform them about reporting criminal incidents. Finally, the Act requires an assessment of how data and technology, such as spyware, are misused by repressive regimes to track and surveil potential victims.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-831
Transnational Repression Policy Act
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Aug 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4829
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-831
    Transnational Repression Policy Act


  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • August 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4829
    Introduced in House
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4829: Transnational Repression Policy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted