Law Enforcement Support and Counter Transnational Repression Act

Summary

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to run a multilingual public service announcement campaign about transnational repression, including resources for victims and how to report anonymously to the FBI, and to conduct research and testing of technologies and techniques to help DHS support federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial officials in countering transnational repression and related terrorism threats, consistent with constitutional and civil liberties protections.

• Directs DHS to run multilingual PSAs about transnational repression, victim resources, and anonymous FBI reporting.
• Requires DHS to begin R&D and operational testing of technologies and techniques to support officials countering transnational repression within one year, as practicable.
• Explicitly defines “transnational repression” and related terms to clarify the law’s scope, including actions that occur partly in the U.S. or target U.S. persons.
• Mandates coordination between DHS leadership and the Under Secretary for Science and Technology on research efforts.
• Specifies that activities must be consistent with constitutional, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties protections.
• Does not include earmarked funding or specific appropriations; agencies must use existing resources or seek funding separately.
• Adds a clerical amendment to the Homeland Security Act table of contents to include the new provision.
• Focuses on public awareness, victim support information, reporting channels, and technological support for officials rather than on new law enforcement powers.