Federal agencies would coordinate responses to foreign governments targeting people

The Secretary of State would submit a coordinated federal strategy to Congress. It would address foreign governments and their agents intimidating, silencing, or harming people across borders. The strategy would include funding for nonprofit groups helping victims and studying these threats. It would consider changes to U.S. law and risks that broader legal powers could pose to targeted communities’ freedoms. The strategy report would be due within 270 days after enactment.

The Attorney General would provide training on recognizing and preventing these threats. The required training would focus on recognizing and preventing threats within the United States. State Department training would be encouraged when relevant to staff members’ assignments. The bill would authorize money for both training programs without setting it aside. The funding authorizations for both training programs would cover fiscal year 2026.

The Attorney General would publish a guide, conduct outreach, train congressional caseworkers, and assess data misuse. The guide and outreach would serve people and communities targeted in the United States. The guide would describe existing federal help. The assessment would examine misuse involving spyware sellers, personal-data traders, and exporters of controlled items. The bill would authorize money for these activities without setting it aside. The guide would be due within 270 days after enactment. Caseworker training would occur annually. The funding authorization would cover fiscal year 2026.