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Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression Act

USA119th CongressHR-2139| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
Seth Magaziner

Seth Magaziner

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (6)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to significantly enhance the capacity of State, local, Tribal, campus, and territorial law enforcement to combat transnational repression and associated terrorism threats. It mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive training program through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC). This program aims to equip personnel with the necessary skills to identify and respond to these complex threats, ensuring consistency with privacy rights and civil liberties. The training program will cover crucial areas such as identifying instances of transnational repression, collecting and recording relevant information, and sharing data with private sector stakeholders like faith-based organizations and educational institutions. It also focuses on identifying potential targets or victims and providing them with personal safety best practices , including physical, situational, and online security measures. Furthermore, the bill requires community awareness briefings to inform affected individuals and communities on how to recognize and protect themselves from these threats, connecting them with vital victim support resources. Transnational repression is specifically defined as actions by a foreign government or its agents intended to coerce, harass, or threaten individuals in the United States or U.S. persons, including efforts to suppress First Amendment rights or extrajudicial killings. The legislation also directs the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate research and development efforts to improve training participation and methods for identifying instances, targets, and perpetrators of transnational repression. Finally, it mandates a Comptroller General review within two years to assess the implementation of these new provisions.
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Timeline
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • March 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.


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Employment and training programsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesTerrorism

Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression Act

USA119th CongressHR-2139| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2025
This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to significantly enhance the capacity of State, local, Tribal, campus, and territorial law enforcement to combat transnational repression and associated terrorism threats. It mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a comprehensive training program through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC). This program aims to equip personnel with the necessary skills to identify and respond to these complex threats, ensuring consistency with privacy rights and civil liberties. The training program will cover crucial areas such as identifying instances of transnational repression, collecting and recording relevant information, and sharing data with private sector stakeholders like faith-based organizations and educational institutions. It also focuses on identifying potential targets or victims and providing them with personal safety best practices , including physical, situational, and online security measures. Furthermore, the bill requires community awareness briefings to inform affected individuals and communities on how to recognize and protect themselves from these threats, connecting them with vital victim support resources. Transnational repression is specifically defined as actions by a foreign government or its agents intended to coerce, harass, or threaten individuals in the United States or U.S. persons, including efforts to suppress First Amendment rights or extrajudicial killings. The legislation also directs the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate research and development efforts to improve training participation and methods for identifying instances, targets, and perpetrators of transnational repression. Finally, it mandates a Comptroller General review within two years to assess the implementation of these new provisions.
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Timeline
Mar 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
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 25, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.


  • March 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.


  • March 25, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • March 25, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Seth Magaziner

Seth Magaziner

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (6)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)August Pfluger (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Judiciary Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employment and training programsIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operationsSubversive activitiesTerrorism