What does Preamble of Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It aims to authorize a dedicated transnational repression working group within the Department of Homeland Security. The working group would be responsible for analyzing and monitoring transnational repression and terrorism threats related to transnational repression.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding transnational repression and terrorism threats. Congress believes these threats related to foreign government actions targeting individuals in the United States and abroad are increasing. Agents of hostile foreign governments are alleged to use tactics such as threats, intimidation, harassment, surveillance, and physical harm. The Department of Homeland Security is directed to recognize, assess, and address this threat to reduce risks to U.S. citizens.

What does WORKING GROUP TO COUNTER TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION. of Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the Transnational Repression Working Group within the Department, responsible for analyzing and monitoring transnational repression and terrorism threats. The Director of Homeland Security Investigations appoints the Working Group's Director, who reports to the Secretary and the Director of Homeland Security Investigations. The Working Group must have sufficient staffing, including at least one employee dedicated to privacy compliance. The Working Group can accept detailees from the intelligence community or other federal agencies. The Working Group will review information from various partners and share relevant information with them. The Director of Homeland Security Investigations, through the Working Group, must submit annual assessments to Congress on transnational repression incidents. These assessments must include an analysis of attempted incidents, a quantitative analysis of threats, and a description of federal government efforts to disrupt transnational repression. The Working Group will terminate seven years after enactment. The Secretary must conduct research and development of technologies to counter transnational repression within one year of enactment. All activities must comply with constitutional, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties protections and cannot infringe on free speech.

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Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/9/2025 · Introduced: 3/14/2025

Author: August Pfluger (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Transnational Repression Working Group within the Department of Homeland Security to analyze and monitor threats related to foreign governments targeting individuals in the U.S. and abroad.
The bill mandates annual assessments to Congress on transnational repression incidents, including analysis of attempted incidents and threats.
The Department of Homeland Security is directed to research and develop technologies to counter transnational repression while ensuring compliance with constitutional and civil liberties protections.

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