H.R. 2158 · In committee · Armed Forces and National Security

Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025

What it does

Establishes a Transnational Repression Working Group within the Department of Homeland Security to analyze and monitor transnational repression and terrorism threats.
Requires the Director of Homeland Security Investigations to appoint a Director of the Working Group and ensure adequate staffing with at least one privacy compliance officer.
Directs the Working Group to share information on transnational repression threats with Federal, State, local, Tribal, territorial partners and fusion centers.
Requires annual assessments submitted to Congress within 180 days of enactment and annually for seven years detailing incidents, attempted incidents, and quantitative analysis of transnational repression activities.
Directs the Secretary to conduct research and development on technologies and techniques to support countering transnational repression within one year of enactment.

Apr 9, 2025: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Homeland Security