Transnational Repression Policy Act

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.

Bill 118 hr 3654, also known as the Transnational Repression Policy Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of transnational repression, which refers to the practice of foreign governments targeting individuals living outside of their borders for harassment, intimidation, or violence.

The Transnational Repression Policy Act aims to combat this practice by requiring the US government to take specific actions. These actions include identifying and publicly reporting on foreign governments that engage in transnational repression, imposing sanctions on individuals and entities involved in such activities, and providing support to victims of transnational repression.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a task force within the Department of State to coordinate the US government's response to transnational repression. This task force would be responsible for developing strategies to address this issue, coordinating with other countries and international organizations, and providing assistance to victims. Overall, the Transnational Repression Policy Act seeks to hold foreign governments accountable for their actions and protect individuals living in the United States from harassment and intimidation. By implementing measures such as sanctions and support for victims, this bill aims to address the growing problem of transnational repression and promote human rights and democracy around the world.