New penalties would target those who harass or threaten people in the U.S. for foreign governments.
Today, actions like harassment by foreign governments are often illegal, but "transnational repression" isn't specifically defined, making it harder to prosecute. This bill would create a new definition for these acts and add up to 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine for those convicted of related federal crimes. It aims to better protect U.S. citizens and others in the U.S. from foreign government intimidation.
Today, "transnational repression" by foreign governments is not clearly defined in U.S. law, making it harder for law enforcement to address. If this bill becomes law, it would define these actions. It would also add up to 10 years in prison and an additional fine of up to $100,000 for those convicted of federal crimes involving such acts. It would also create new government strategies and public reports to better track and fight these threats.
S 4967 · 119th Congress · July 14, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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