Law Enforcement Support and Counter Transnational Repression Act

# Law Enforcement Support and Counter Transnational Repression Act (HR 2116) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill aims to strengthen law enforcement's ability to combat "transnational repression"—efforts by foreign governments to threaten, harass, or harm people living in the United States. The legislation focuses on enhancing federal law enforcement tools, funding, and coordination to address activities like cyber attacks, surveillance of dissidents, and intimidation campaigns targeting foreign nationals or U.S. citizens. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill primarily impacts federal law enforcement agencies (such as the FBI and DHS) and their ability to investigate foreign government activities on U.S. soil.

It likely addresses funding for research and development of new technologies, information-sharing systems among agencies, and training related to identifying transnational repression tactics. The bill is categorized under subversive activities and terrorism-related subjects, suggesting it treats foreign repression campaigns as security threats. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 2116 remains in committee and has not been passed. The bill was introduced by Representative Gabe Evans (R-CO) in the current 119th Congress. Like most bills at the committee stage, it requires further review, potential amendments, and votes before it could advance to a full House vote.