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Combating Foreign Repression: New Office for Citizen Protection

This act establishes a dedicated office within the Department of Homeland Security to protect U.S. citizens from threats and harassment by foreign governments. Its goal is to enhance the safety of individuals residing in the United States who might be targets of foreign state actions.
Key points
Creation of the Transnational Repression Office within Homeland Security Investigations to monitor and analyze threats.
The office will gather information from various agencies and partners to better understand and counter foreign repression.
An annual report will be published assessing incidents of transnational repression, increasing awareness and accountability.
Strengthening the protection of civil rights and free speech for individuals in the U.S. against foreign government actions.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7443
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2024-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Combating Transnational Repression Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7443.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of the Transnational Repression Office within Homeland Security Investigations to monitor and analyze threats.
  • The office will gather information from various agencies and partners to better understand and counter foreign repression.
  • An annual report will be published assessing incidents of transnational repression, increasing awareness and accountability.
  • Strengthening the protection of civil rights and free speech for individuals in the U.S. against foreign government actions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Security Courts and Law Migration