Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation, titled the Law Enforcement Support and Counter Transnational Repression Act, amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a new public service announcement campaign. The Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Office of Partnership and Engagement, will direct this campaign to educate the public and international allies on the issue of transnational repression and associated terrorism threats. It will also inform victims about available resources, including how to anonymously contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report suspected acts, with campaigns carried out in relevant languages. Furthermore, the bill mandates that within one year of enactment, the Secretary, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, conduct research and development. This research will focus on technologies and techniques to enhance the Department's support to Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial officials in countering transnational repression and related terrorism threats, while adhering to constitutional, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties protections. Transnational repression is defined as actions by a foreign government or its agent to coerce, harass, or threaten individuals in the United States or U.S. persons, including efforts to suppress First Amendment rights or commit extrajudicial killings.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Law Enforcement Support and Counter Transnational Repression Act
USA119th CongressHR-2116| House
| Updated: 4/9/2025
This legislation, titled the Law Enforcement Support and Counter Transnational Repression Act, amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a new public service announcement campaign. The Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Office of Partnership and Engagement, will direct this campaign to educate the public and international allies on the issue of transnational repression and associated terrorism threats. It will also inform victims about available resources, including how to anonymously contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report suspected acts, with campaigns carried out in relevant languages. Furthermore, the bill mandates that within one year of enactment, the Secretary, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, conduct research and development. This research will focus on technologies and techniques to enhance the Department's support to Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial officials in countering transnational repression and related terrorism threats, while adhering to constitutional, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties protections. Transnational repression is defined as actions by a foreign government or its agent to coerce, harass, or threaten individuals in the United States or U.S. persons, including efforts to suppress First Amendment rights or commit extrajudicial killings.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Computers and information technologyGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingResearch and developmentSubversive activitiesTerrorism