To address transnational repression by foreign governments against private individuals, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Transnational repression against individuals who live outside their countries of origin, prominent or vocal anti-regime figures, and persons who provide aid and support, provides statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to protect persons in the United States and United States persons outside of the United States from undue foreign harassment, intimidation, coercion, and requires amendments to annual country reports on human rights practices Section 116 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, reporting requirements, appropriations, and grants. The main policy areas are Education, Defense, Environment, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings Congress finds the following: Transnational repression against individuals who live outside their countries of origin, prominent or vocal anti-regime figures, and persons who provide aid and support...
- Provides statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to protect persons in the United States and United States persons outside of the United States from undue foreign harassment, intimidation, coercion...
- Requires amendments to annual country reports on human rights practices Section 116 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
- Provides interagency strategy to address transnational repression in United States and abroad.
- Provides training In order to provide United States diplomats and personnel stationed around the world with the level of understanding to recognize and combat transnational repression, the Secretary of State...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Transnational repression against individuals who live outside their countries of origin, prominent or vocal anti-regime figures, and persons who provide aid and support, provides statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to protect persons in the United States and United States persons outside of the United States from undue foreign harassment, intimidation, coercion, and requires amendments to annual country reports on human rights practices Section 116 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Defense, Environment, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Transnational repression against individuals who live outside their countries of origin, prominent or vocal anti-regime figures, and persons who provide aid and support, provides statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— to protect persons in the United States and United States persons outside of the United States from undue foreign harassment, intimidation, coercion, and requires amendments to annual country reports on human rights practices Section 116 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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