H.R. 2139: Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression Act
This bill, titled the "Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression Act," aims to enhance the abilities of state and local law enforcement agencies in the United States to address issues related to transnational repression and terrorism stemming from such repression.
Key Provisions
- Training Program Development: The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a training program for various law enforcement personnel, including state, local, Tribal, and campus officers. This program will focus on improving their skills to identify and respond to transnational repression and the associated threats of terrorism.
- Areas of Focus for Training: The training will address:
- How to recognize instances of transnational repression.
- The types of information that should be gathered to identify perpetrators of such actions.
- Information-sharing best practices with community organizations to protect potential victims.
- Strategies for identifying and protecting suspected targets or victims.
- Personal safety practices to enhance individual and community security against these threats.
- Collaboration with Communities: Law enforcement personnel will engage with communities that may be targeted or are victims of transnational repression. This will include providing briefings about recognizing and preventing such threats.
- Research and Development: The Secretary will coordinate with relevant agencies to develop technologies that improve training participation rates and enhance responses to threats related to transnational repression.
- Ongoing Review: The Comptroller General of the United States will review and report on the implementation of this program within two years of the bill becoming law.
Definitions
Key terms are defined, including:
- Transnational Repression: Actions by foreign governments aimed at coercing or harassing individuals, often involving threats of violence, to silence dissent or extract compliance.
- Victims and Targets: Individuals or communities potentially affected by such repression will receive information on available support resources.
Privacy and Civil Liberties Considerations
The bill emphasizes that all actions must be taken in a manner that respects the privacy rights, civil rights, and civil liberties of all individuals involved.
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Apr. 09, 2025 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
Apr. 09, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
Mar. 25, 2025 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
Mar. 14, 2025 | Introduced in House |
Mar. 14, 2025 | 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. |
Mar. 14, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. |
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