Contact Congress about H.R. 2139: Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression Act
Local police would get training on how to spot foreign government threats against people in the United States. DHS would also give safety briefings to at-risk communities and help victims find support.
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Strengthening State and Local Efforts to Counter Transnational Repression Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Latest action on H.R. 2139: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people in the United States who may be targeted by foreign governments. That could include dissidents, journalists, activists, immigrants, faith communities, students, and others with ties to another country. It also affects police agencies and fusion centers because they would receive new training and may collect or share more information about these threats.
Why this matters: Foreign governments can try to silence or control people even after they are in the United States. This bill would push DHS and local law enforcement to treat that as a clearer security and civil rights problem. It could help victims get better support and help police recognize patterns they might miss today. It could also expand data collection and information sharing, so privacy and trust would depend on how DHS and police use the new tools.
Key provisions in H.R. 2139
- DHS would have to build special training for law enforcement. It would cover transnational repression and related terrorism threats for state, local, Tribal, campus, and territorial police, plus fusion center staff.
- DHS would have to consult public and private groups while writing the training. The training must also protect privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.
- The training would teach officers how to spot incidents and threats. It would also cover what data to record, what to share with private and community groups, how to identify targets and victims, and how to teach basic safety steps.
- Victims and possible targets would need quick access to DHS support. That includes help from CISA, the cyber safety agency; USCIS, the immigration services agency; and the DHS civil rights office.
- The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers would run the trainings. Another DHS office could do it only if it meets the required training standards.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 2139
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Questions people ask about H.R. 2139
- What is H.R. 2139?
- Local police would get training on how to spot foreign government threats against people in the United States. DHS would also give safety briefings to at-risk communities and help victims find support.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 2139?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 2139?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 2139 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
