Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression Act

House Bill

H.R. 2139

119th Congress

Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression Act

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Introduced:Nov 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gwen Moore

Representative

Democratic

WI-4

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to develop training programs for state and local law enforcement to help them identify and address threats related to transnational repression, such as efforts by foreign governments to harass or threaten U.S. residents. The goal is to strengthen law enforcement's ability to protect individuals and communities who may be targeted by these threats.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to develop training programs for state and local law enforcement to help them identify and address threats related to transnational repression, such as efforts by foreign governments to harass or threaten U.S. residents. The goal is to strengthen law enforcement's ability to protect individuals and communities who may be targeted by these threats.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for salaries and expenses.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to create training programs for state and local law enforcement on identifying and responding to transnational repression threats
Focuses on threats like harassment, coercion, and extrajudicial killings by foreign governments against U.S. residents
Aims to help law enforcement protect individuals and communities who may be targeted by these threats
Includes provisions for sharing information with the private sector and raising awareness in affected communities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as individuals and communities that may be targeted by transnational repression threats from foreign governments. It could lead to improved training and coordination to identify and address these threats, potentially making it harder for foreign actors to harass or threaten U.S. residents with impunity.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Executive agency funding and structure

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2139, 119th Congress (2025). "Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2139