# 119-s-4967: Stop TNR Act of 2026

119-s-4967, Stop TNR Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4967
- Congress: 119
- Title: Stop TNR Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-14
- Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**transnational repression** is the target of a new federal framework that would deter, detect, disrupt, and punish foreign-directed efforts against United States persons while adding a sentencing boost and centralizing oversight across national security agencies. - Defendants: the bill would add a new sentencing enhancement in 18 U.S.C. Chapter 45 (Section 968) that allows up to 10 years in prison and an additional fine of up to $100,000 when acts of transnational repression are part of an offense. - Victims and communities: it would centralize oversight in the Department of Justice National Security Division and the FBI and require annual reports on incidents and tactics, including AI and commercial spyware, plus in-person briefings within 30 days of each report. - Policy and technology response: the measure would direct the U.S. Sentencing Commission to update federal guidelines within 270 days and require a whole-of-government strategy using AI, outreach to tech companies, multilateral cooperation, a public education campaign, and authorizes appropriations as needed to carry out these provisions.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Funding authorized to implement bill: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would authorize Congress to appropriate "such sums as may be necessary" to carry out this Act and its amendments. That funding could pay for investigations, prosecutions, reports, strategy work, public education, and victim protections. The bill does not set a dollar amount or…
- New AI strategy and reporting: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security would lead a whole-of-government plan to prevent and respond to AI-enabled transnational repression. The plan would include outreach to tech companies, multilateral engagement, and a public education campaign about AI threats. The bil…
- Stronger penalties for foreign repression: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would define who counts as a United States person, an agent of a foreign power, and a proxy for these crimes. It would add a sentencing enhancement so someone convicted of an offense that knowingly included transnational repression could get up to 10 more years in prison and an…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4967 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4967)

## Related
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- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4967 (as of 2026-08-11).