Transnational Repression Policy Act

This bill requires the U.S. government to address transnational repression - when foreign governments harass, intimidate, or harm individuals living outside their home countries through tactics like digital surveillance, threats to family members, or physical violence. It mandates that annual human rights reports include details about transnational repression incidents, establishes a new interagency strategy to combat this issue, and creates sanctions against foreign officials who engage in such activities. The bill also requires the creation of a confidential tip line for victims, mandates training for government officials to recognize these threats, and directs intelligence agencies to prioritize identifying transnational repression tactics. It directly affects diaspora communities targeted by foreign governments, U.S. government agencies, and foreign governments that engage in these practices.