,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #hca ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #af1 #bjbc,mr4 ,merkley 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,rubio1 ,mr4 ,cardin1 and ,mr4 ,hagerty7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to address transnational repression by foreign governments against private individuals1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,transnational ,repression ,policy ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,findings4,sec4 #c4 ,statement of policy4,sec4 #d4 ,amendments to annual country reports on human rights practices4,sec4 #e4 ,interagency strategy to address transnational repression in ,united ,states and abroad4,sec4 #f4 ,training4,sec4 #g4 ,intelligence gathering4,sec4 #h4 ,department of ,homeland ,security and ,department of ,justice initiatives to combat transnational repression in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #i4 ,imposition of sanctions relating to transnational repression4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,transnational repression against individuals who live outside their countries of origin1 prominent or vocal anti-regime figures1 and persons who provide aid and support to dissidents-- 7,a7 is a human rights violation that seeks to stifle dissent and enhance control over exile1 activist1 emigrant1 and diaspora communities2 and 7,b7 can take the form of-- 7i7 extrajudicial killings2 7ii7 physical assaults and intimidation2 7iii7 unlawful detentions2 7iv7 unlawful renditions2 7v7 unlawful deportations2 7vi7 unexplained or enforced disappearances2 7vii7 physical or online surveillance or stalking2 7viii7 unwarranted passport cancellation or control over other identification documents2 7ix7 ,,interpol abuse2 7x7 intimidation by diplomatic personnel1 government officials1 or proxies2 7xi7 unlawful asset freezes2 7xii7 digital threats1 such as cyberattacks1 targeted surveillance and spyware1 online harassment1 and intimidation2 7xiii7 coercion by proxy1 such as harassment of1 or threats or harm to1 family and associates of such private individuals who remain in the country of origin2 and 7xiv7 slander and libel to discredit individuals4 7#b7 ,governments perpetrating transnational repression often pressure host countries1 especially-- 7,a7 through threats to condition foreign assistance or other pressure campaigns on lawmakers in host countries1 such as threats-- 7i7 to withdraw foreign students from their universities2 and 7ii7 to induce them to enact policies that repress emigrant and diaspora communities2 and 7,b7 by offering financial and material assistance to host countries to harass and intimidate emigrant and diaspora communities4 7#c7 ,transnational repression is a threat to individuals1 democratic institutions1 the exercise of rights and freedoms1 and national security and sovereignty4 7#d7 ,authoritarian governments increasingly rely on transnational repression as their consolidation of control at home pushes dissidents abroad4 7#e7 ,the spread of digital technologies provides new tools for censoring1 surveilling1 and targeting individuals deemed to be threats across international borders1 especially dissidents pushed abroad who themselves rely on communications technology to amplify their messages1 which can often lead to physical attacks and coercion by proxy4 7#f7 ,many acts of transnational repression are undertaken through cooperation of1 or cooperation with1 authorities in the host country1 most notably by taking advantage of other ,states' concerns about terrorism to accuse the targeted individual of terrorism or extremism4 7#g7 ,authoritarian actors routinely attempt to deter and silence the voices of dissident and exile communities at international fora1 as documented by the ,united ,nations ,assistant ,secretary-,general for ,human ,rights in the ,secretary-,general's annual report on reprisals to the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council4 7#h7 ,the principle of non-refoulement1 which is explicitly included in the ,convention against ,torture and ,other ,cruel1 ,inhuman or ,degrading ,treatment or ,punishment1 done at ,new ,york ,december #aj1 #aihd-- 7,a7 forms an essential protection under international law2 and 7,b7 prohibits countries from expelling or returning an individual to another country where the individual's life or freedom would be threatened on account of the individual's race1 religion1 nationality1 membership in a particular social group1 or political opinion1 or due to substantial grounds for believing that the individual would be at risk of torture4 #c4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to protect persons in the ,united ,states and ,united ,states persons outside of the ,united ,states from undue foreign harassment1 intimidation1 coercion1 and surveillance in accordance with section #f of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgef72 7#b7 to pursue criminal prosecutions1 as appropriate1 and carry out other steps1 such as facilitating mutual legal assistance and other forms of international cooperation with like-minded partners1 in accordance with ,united ,states law1 to hold foreign governments and individuals accountable when they stalk1 publish false narratives online with the intent to unlawfully intimidate1 harass1 coerce1 or assault people in the ,united ,states or ,united ,states persons outside of the ,united ,states or collect information while acting as a foreign agent in the ,united ,states without notifying ,united ,states authorities2 and 7#c7 to prohibit the arrest or seizure of assets of any individual based solely on an ,,interpol ,red ,notice or ,diffusion issued by another ,,interpol member country for such individual because such notices do not meet the requirements of the ,fourth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 #d4 ,amendments to annual country reports on human rights practices ,section #aaf of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,use of transnational repression ,the country reports required under subsection 7d7 shall1 as applicable-- 7#a7 describe incidents in which a government has harassed1 intimidated1 or killed individuals outside of their internationally recognized borders and document patterns of such repression among repeat offenders2 7#b7 identify the countries in which such repression occurs and the roles of the host government in enabling1 preventing1 mitigating1 and responding to such acts2 7#c7 describe the tactics used by the countries identified pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 including the actions identified in section #b7a7 and any new techniques observed2 and 7#d7 in the case of digital surveillance and harassment1 specify the type of technology or platform1 including social media1 smart city technology1 health tracking systems1 general surveillance technology1 and data access1 transfer1 and storage procedures1 used by the countries for such actions4 4 #e4 ,interagency strategy to address transnational repression in ,united ,states and abroad 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives that contains a ,united ,states strategy to promote initiatives that will-- 7#a7 enhance international awareness of transnational repression2 7#b7 address transnational repression1 including through raising the costs of such activities for perpetrating governments and protecting targeted individuals and groups2 7#c7 conduct regular outreach 7whether through government agencies or civil society organizations7 with diaspora communities and other people who have been targeted by foreign governments regarding the transnational threats they face within the ,united ,states and around the world and the resources available to them without putting them at further risk2 and 7#d7 develop policy and programmatic-related responses based on input from the communities and people referred to in paragraph 7#c7 and regularly seek and consider credible information obtained by nongovernmental organizations working on issues of transnational repression4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included 7#a7 ,diplomacy ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a plan developed in consultation with like-minded partner governments1 civil society1 the business community1 and other entities for advancing and promoting-- 7i7 the rule of law and human rights globally with respect to the use of surveillance technology and export licensing policy regarding such technology2 and 7ii7 safeguards to prevent the access1 use1 and storage of personal digital data by governments and technology companies for the purposes of transnational repression2 7,b7 public affairs1 public diplomacy1 and counter-messaging efforts1 including through the use of the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states at international bodies-- 7i7 to promote awareness2 7ii7 to develop a common understanding2 and 7iii7 to draw critical attention to and oppose acts of transnational repression2 7,c7 a plan for establishing or strengthening regional and international coalitions-- 7i7 to monitor cases of transnational repression1 including reprisals when human rights defenders and other activists face reprisals for engaging at multilateral organizations1 such as the ,united ,nations2 and 7ii7 to create or strengthen emergency alert mechanisms for key stakeholders within the international community that can engage in public or private diplomacy to address emergency cases of transnational repression1 including cases involving individuals and their family members who are at serious risk of rendition1 disappearance1 unlawful deportation1 refoulement1 or other actions2 7,d7 an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of working with partners and allies to push for the establishment of a special rapporteur for transnational repression at the ,united ,nations2 and 7,e7 a plan for engaging with diplomats and consular officials who abuse their positions by intimidating1 threatening1 attacking1 or otherwise undermining the human rights and fundamental freedoms of exiles and members of diasporas in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,assistance programming ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7,a7 ways in which the ,united ,states ,government has previously and will continue to provide support to civil society organizations in the ,united ,states and in countries in which transnational repression occurs-- 7i7 to improve the documentation1 investigation1 and research of cases1 trends1 and tactics of transnational repression1 including-- 7,i7 any potential for misusing security tools to target individual dissidents1 activists1 or journalists2 and 7,,ii7 ramifications of transnational repression in undermining ,united ,states policy or assistance efforts to promote internationally recognized human rights and democracy overseas2 and 7ii7 to promote the transparency of the host country decision-making processes1 including instances in which law enforcement actions against victims of transnational repression occurred because of ,,interpol red notices or extradition treaties2 and 7,b7 a description of new or existing emergency assistance mechanisms1 including the ,fundamental ,freedoms ,fund and the ,lifeline ,embattled ,,cso ,assistance ,fund1 to aid at-risk groups1 communities1 and individuals1 and victims of transnational repression in the ,united ,states and in countries in which transnational repression occurs to address-- 7i7 physical security installation and support2 7ii7 operational support of organizations providing assistance to at-risk groups1 communities1 and individuals2 7iii7 psychosocial and psycho-emotional support2 7iv7 medical assistance1 subject to the limitations of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq472 7v7 digital security installation and support2 7vi7 support and training beyond basic digital hygiene training1 including emergency response to cyberattacks and enhanced capacity to deter surveillance and monitoring by malicious actors2 7vii7 relocation support2 7viii7 legal advice and assistance2 and 7ix7 trainings to build on their existing capacities so they can continue their activism4 7#c7 ,law enforcement in the united states ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the consideration of updates to ,united ,states law to directly address certain tactics of transnational repression1 including-- 7i7 the criminalization of the gathering of information about private individuals in diaspora and exile communities on behalf of a foreign power that is intending to harass1 intimidate1 or harm an individual in order to prevent their exercise of internationally recognized human rights2 and 7ii7 the expansion of the definition of foreign agents under the ,foreign ,registrations ,act of #aich 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa et seq47 and section #iea of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 ways in which the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation coordinates with the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 ,united ,states intelligence agencies1 and domestic law enforcement agencies in partner countries in responding to transnational repression2 7,c7 full consideration of unintended negative impacts of such expanded legal authorities on the civil liberties of communities targeted by transnational repression1 taking into account the views of such affected communities2 7,d7 the development of specific outreach strategies to connect law enforcement1 other agencies1 and local municipal officials with targeted diaspora communities to ensure that individuals who are vulnerable to transnational repression are aware of the ,federal and local resources available to them without putting them at further risk2 and 7,e7 examining and reviewing the steps taken to address the legality of foreign governments establishing overseas police stations to monitor members of the diaspora4 7c7 ,additional matters ,to be included ,in addition to the matters set forth in subsection 7b71 the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 to the extent practicable1 a list of-- 7,a7 the governments that perpetrate transnational repression most often and the host countries that such governments are targeting most often2 7,b7 the host governments that cooperate most often with the governments on transnational repression actions referred to in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 any individuals1 whether ,united ,states citizens or foreign nationals1 who are complicit in transnational repression as agents of a foreign government referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 who are operating in the ,united ,states2 7,d7 refugees1 asylum seekers1 and populations that are most vulnerable to transnational repression in the ,united ,states and1 to the extent possible1 in foreign countries2 7,e7 entities that are exporting dual-use spyware technology to any of the governments referred to in subparagraph 7,a72 7,f7 entities that are buying and selling personally identifiable information that can be used to track and surveil potential victims2 and 7,g7 entities that are exporting items on the ,commerce ,control ,list 7as set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #a to part #ggd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations under subchapter ,c of chapter ,,vii of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 to any governments referred to in subparagraph 7a7 that can be misused for human rights abuses2 7#b7 an assessment of how data that is purchased by governments most often perpetrating transnational repression is utilized2 and 7#c7 a description of any actions taken by the ,united ,states ,government to address transnational repression under existing law1 including-- 7,a7 section #bab7;a77#c77;,c7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a77#c77;,c772 7,b7 section #abfc of the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note72 7,c7 the interim final rule issued by the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of the ,department of ,commerce relating to ,information ,security ,controls3 ,cybersecurity ,items 7#hf ,fed4 ,reg4 #ehbje2 ,october #ba1 #bjba2 #hg ,fed4 ,reg4 #afgj1 effective ,march #g1 #bjbb72 7,d7 section #gjca7;c7 of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7division ,g of ,public ,law #aaf-id2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb note72 7,e7 prosecutions and the statutory authority authorizing such prosecutions2 7,f7 establishing specific bureaucratic structures focused on transnational repression2 7,g7 which agencies are conducting outreach to victims of transnational repression and the form of such outreach2 7,h7 the challenges of intelligence agencies in identifying transnational repression threats and perpetrators2 and 7,i7 ,united ,states technology companies that knowingly or unknowingly employ1 or provide access to information to1 foreign intelligence officers4 7d7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex1 if necessary4 7e7 ,updates ,the ,secretary of ,state shall provide the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives with annual updates of the strategy required under subsection 7a74 #f4 ,training 7a7 ,department of ,state personnel 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to provide ,united ,states diplomats and personnel stationed around the world with the level of understanding to recognize and combat transnational repression1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with civil society and the business community1 shall provide training to such members of the ,foreign ,service1 including chiefs of mission1 regarding transnational repression1 including training on-- 7,a7 how to identify different tactics of transnational repression in physical and nonphysical forms2 7,b7 which governments are known to employ transnational repression most frequently2 7,c7 which governments are most likely to cooperate with governments on transnational repression-related actions referred to in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 tools of digital surveillance and other cyber tools used to carry out transnational repression activities4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbg1 to develop and implement the curriculum described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,united ,states officials responsible for domestic threats of transnational repression 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to achieve an adequate level of understanding to recognize and combat transnational repression1 the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 civil society1 and the business community1 shall provide the training recipients referred to in paragraph 7#b7 with training regarding transnational repression1 including training on-- 7,a7 how to identify different tactics of transnational repression in physical and nonphysical forms2 7,b7 which governments are known to employ transnational repression most frequently2 7,c7 which communities and locations in the ,united ,states are most vulnerable to transnational repression2 7,d7 tools of digital surveillance and other cyber tools used to carry out transnational repression activities2 7,e7 espionage and foreign agent laws2 and 7,f7 how foreign governments may try to coopt the immigration system4 7#b7 ,training recipients ,the training recipients referred to in this paragraph include1 to the extent deemed appropriate and necessary by their respective agency heads in the case of any ,federal employee-- 7,a7 employees of-- 7i7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services1 and ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7ii7 the ,department of ,justice1 including the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 and 7iii7 the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,b7 other ,federal1 ,state1 and local law enforcement and municipal officials receiving instruction at the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,center2 and 7,c7 appropriate private sector and community partners of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbg1 to develop and provide the curriculum and training described in paragraph 7#a74 #g4 ,intelligence gathering ,the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7 shall devote significant resources-- 7#a7 to prioritize1 to the extent feasible1 the identification of individuals1 networks1 and tools that are used for perpetrating transnational repression against communities in the ,united ,states on behalf of foreign governments2 7#b7 to share relevant and appropriate information with like-minded partners2 and 7#c7 to effectively coordinate such efforts with the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,department of ,state4 #h4 ,department of ,homeland ,security and ,department of ,justice initiatives to combat transnational repression in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall-- 7#a7 dedicate resources to ensure that a tip line for victims and witnesses of transnational repression-- 7,a7 is staffed by people who are-- 7i7 equipped with cultural and linguistic ability to communicate effectively with diaspora and exile communities2 and 7ii7 knowledgeable of the tactics of transnational repression2 7,b7 is encrypted and1 to the maximum extent practicable1 protects the confidentiality of the identifying information of individuals who may call the tip line2 7#b7 not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 identify existing ,federal resources to assist and protect individuals and communities targeted by transnational repression in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 in cooperation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the heads of other ,federal agencies1 publish such resources in a toolkit or guide2 7#c7 continue to conduct proactive outreach so that individuals in targeted communities-- 7,a7 are aware of the tip line described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 are informed about the types of incidents that should be reported to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 7#d7 support data collection and analysis undertaken by ,federal research and development centers regarding the needs of targeted communities in the ,united ,states1 with the goal of identifying priority needs and developing solutions and assistance mechanisms1 while recognizing that such mechanisms may differ depending on geographic location of targeted communities1 language1 and other factors2 7#e7 continue to issue advisories to1 and engage regularly with1 communities that are at particular risk of transnational repression1 including specific diaspora communities-- 7,a7 to explain what transnational repression is and clarify the threshold at which incidents of transnational repression constitute a crime2 and 7,b7 to identify the resources available to individuals in targeted communities to facilitate their reporting of1 and to protect them from1 transnational repression1 without placing such individuals at additional risk2 and 7#f7 conduct annual trainings with caseworker staff in congressional offices regarding the tactics of transnational repression and the resources available to their constituents4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbg1 for the research1 development1 outreach1 and training activities described in subsection 7a74 #i4 ,imposition of sanctions relating to transnational repression 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,admission2 admitted2 alien2 lawfully admitted for permanent residence ,the terms admission1 admitted1 alien1 and lawfully admitted for permanent residence have the meanings given such terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means an individual or entity that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#d7 ,transnational repression ,the term transnational repression means actions of a foreign government1 or agents of a foreign government1 involving the transgression of national borders through physical1 digital1 or analog means to intimidate1 silence1 coerce1 harass1 or harm members of diaspora and exile communities in order to prevent their exercise of internationally recognized human rights4 7#e7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or the laws of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity2 and 7,c7 any person who is physically present in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 identifies each foreign person that the ,president determines has1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 whether knowingly or unknowingly1 directly engaged in transnational repression4 7#b7 ,exception ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall not identify individuals if such identification would interfere with law enforcement efforts4 7#c7 ,explanation ,if a foreign person identified in the report required under paragraph 7#a7 is not subject to sanctions under section 7c71 the report shall explain1 to the extent practicable1 the reasons such sanctions were not imposed on such person4 7#d7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,imposition of sanctions ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#c71 the ,president shall impose #a or more of the sanctions described in subsection 7d7 with respect to each foreign person identified in the report required under subsection 7b77#a74 7d7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,property blocking ,the ,president shall exercise all of the powers granted to the ,president under section #bjc through #bjg of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb et seq47 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person identified in the report required under subsection 7b77#a7 if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1 or parole 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in subsection 7b77#a7 is-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,b7 ,current visas revoked 7i7 ,in general ,an alien described in subsection 7b77#a7 is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation of the alien1 regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 7ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under clause 7i7 shall1 in accordance with section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act1 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i7-- 7,i7 take effect immediately2 and 7,,ii7 automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession4 7e7 ,implementation2 penalties 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this section or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of such section4 7f7 ,sanctions ,the ,president is authorized to impose sanctions as provided under the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja et seq47 against any foreign person who the ,president1 based on credible evidence1 determines is responsible for the rendition of journalists1 activists1 or other individuals to a country in which the person would be at risk of irreparable harm upon return1 including extrajudicial killings1 torture1 or other gross violations of internationally recognized human rights4 7g7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions authorized under this section with respect to a foreign person if the ,president determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that such a waiver is in the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,annual report ,the ,president shall provide an annual report to ,congress that-- 7,a7 lists every waiver granted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 provides a justification for each such waiver4 7h7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception for intelligence activities ,sanctions under this section shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 or any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities ,sanctions under subsection 7d77#b7 shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the ,united ,states is necessary-- 7,a7 to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations2 or 7,b7 to carry out or assist law enforcement activity in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7,a7 ,in general ,the requirement to impose sanctions under this section shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7,b7 ,good defined ,in this paragraph1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply1 or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7i7 ,sunset ,this section1 and any sanctions imposed under this section1 shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4