Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-19T04:08:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2158 Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/19/2025, 4:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2158

Bill 119 hr 2158, also known as the Transnational Repression and Terrorism Threats Related to Transnational Repression Act, seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a dedicated transnational repression working group within the Department of Homeland Security. This working group would be responsible for analyzing and monitoring threats related to transnational repression and terrorism.

The purpose of this bill is to address the growing concern of foreign governments using tactics of transnational repression to target individuals and groups outside of their own borders. This includes activities such as surveillance, harassment, and even violence against dissidents, journalists, and human rights activists living in the United States.

By creating a specialized working group within the Department of Homeland Security, the bill aims to enhance the government's ability to identify and respond to these threats. The working group would be tasked with conducting research, sharing intelligence with other agencies, and developing strategies to counter transnational repression. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2158 is designed to strengthen national security by addressing the evolving tactics of foreign governments engaging in transnational repression. It underscores the importance of protecting the rights and safety of individuals living in the United States who may be targeted by these repressive regimes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2158

Bill HR 2158 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2158 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2158's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. as of March 14, 2025

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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize a dedicated transnational repression working group within the Department of Homeland Security to analyze and monitor transnational repression and terrorism threats related to transnational repression, and for other purposes.To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize a dedicated transnational repression working group within the Department of Homeland Security to analyze and monitor transnational repression and terrorism threats related to transnational repression, and for other purposes.

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