Lawmakers seek to counter China, Iran repression tactics on US soil

U.S. lawmakers have rolled out a bipartisan bill to beef up penalties against foreign government agents who engage in repression on American soil, targeting tactics increasingly employed by countries like China and Iran. This move underscores growing concerns over "transnational repression," where foreign powers target dissidents abroad with threats and surveillance. The bill's introduction signals a significant step in safeguarding U.S. citizens' rights and sovereignty against international intimidation efforts.