Transnational Repression Policy Act
This bill requires U.S. government agencies to develop strategies to combat "transnational repression" - actions by foreign governments or their agents to intimidate, coerce, or harm diaspora and exile communities outside their home countries. It mandates the State Department to create an interagency strategy, amend annual country reports to include information on transnational repression tactics, and provide training for diplomatic and law enforcement personnel. The bill also establishes sanctions against foreign governments or individuals responsible for transnational repression, including blocking property and denying visas. These provisions directly affect diaspora communities facing foreign government harassment and U.S. agencies tasked with protecting them.
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Introduction
May 2023
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Introduced May 24, 2023
Last action May 24, 2023
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May 24, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
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May 24, 2023
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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
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Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
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Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
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Dean Phillips
DDemocratic
Co
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
DDemocratic
Co
Doug Lamborn
RRepublican
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Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
Co
James P. McGovern
DDemocratic
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