This bill aims to combat transnational repression by foreign powers, their agents, or proxies against United States persons or individuals physically present in the U.S. It defines such repression as activities extending beyond a foreign power's jurisdiction, involving harassment, coercion, threats, or extrajudicial killings, and targeting individuals for exercising protected rights. A key provision is the creation of a sentencing enhancement of up to 10 years imprisonment and a $100,000 fine for federal offenses involving acts of transnational repression. The bill centralizes oversight of investigations within the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecutions within the National Security Division of the Department of Justice. To ensure accountability and awareness, the legislation mandates annual reports and briefings to appropriate congressional committees. These reports will detail trends, methods—including the use of artificial intelligence and commercial spyware—and the U.S. government's efforts to disrupt such activities. Furthermore, the bill requires the development of a whole-of-government strategy to prevent, investigate, and respond to transnational repression perpetrated through artificial intelligence. This includes outreach to technology companies and a public education campaign on AI's role in foreign influence and disinformation. Finally, it directs a review of existing authorities and recommendations for new tools, such as sanctions and visa restrictions, to deter and respond to transnational repression. The U.S. Sentencing Commission is also tasked with amending federal sentencing guidelines to incorporate the new enhancements.
Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better
Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Stop TNR Act of 2026
USA119th CongressS-4967| Senate
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This bill aims to combat transnational repression by foreign powers, their agents, or proxies against United States persons or individuals physically present in the U.S. It defines such repression as activities extending beyond a foreign power's jurisdiction, involving harassment, coercion, threats, or extrajudicial killings, and targeting individuals for exercising protected rights. A key provision is the creation of a sentencing enhancement of up to 10 years imprisonment and a $100,000 fine for federal offenses involving acts of transnational repression. The bill centralizes oversight of investigations within the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecutions within the National Security Division of the Department of Justice. To ensure accountability and awareness, the legislation mandates annual reports and briefings to appropriate congressional committees. These reports will detail trends, methods—including the use of artificial intelligence and commercial spyware—and the U.S. government's efforts to disrupt such activities. Furthermore, the bill requires the development of a whole-of-government strategy to prevent, investigate, and respond to transnational repression perpetrated through artificial intelligence. This includes outreach to technology companies and a public education campaign on AI's role in foreign influence and disinformation. Finally, it directs a review of existing authorities and recommendations for new tools, such as sanctions and visa restrictions, to deter and respond to transnational repression. The U.S. Sentencing Commission is also tasked with amending federal sentencing guidelines to incorporate the new enhancements.