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Combating Transnational Repression
I proudly unveiled the Combating Transnational Repression Act of 2024, a groundbreaking legislative initiative aimed at addressing the growing threat of transnational repression, including against U.S. citizens, on American soil.
Transnational repression, the act of foreign governments or their proxies targeting individuals in another country using various coercive tactics, has become an increasingly concerning issue in the United States. As Chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security Counterterrorism Subcommittee, I have conducted extensive hearings to explore this threat and have heard testimonies from victims like Dr. Bob Fu of Midland, Enes Kanter Freedom, and others who have experienced egregious targeting on U.S. soil for their criticism of authoritarian regimes.
This bill authorizes the establishment of a dedicated Transnational Repression Office within the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). This office will be tasked with analyzing and monitoring transnational repression and related terrorism threats within the United States and abroad.
My legislation is a crucial step in protecting the sovereignty of our nation and ensuring the safety and rights of those targeted by foreign governments. It sends a clear message that the United States will not tolerate such attacks on our soil.
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