What does Preamble of Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to list the Council on American-Islamic Relations and its chapter affiliates as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its affiliates as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 9, 2026, by Mr. Roy and co-sponsored by Mr. Ogles, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, and Mr. Norman.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the "Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026".

What does FINDINGS. of Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026 do?

Congress finds that the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) was named as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 2007 Holy Land Foundation terrorism financing trial. CAIR's founders were part of the Islamic Association of Palestine, a Hamas propaganda front that raised money for the Holy Land Foundation charity. Several CAIR officials have been arrested, convicted, or deported for terrorism-related crimes. The U.S. Treasury Department listed the Holy Land Foundation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has suspended all non-investigative contacts with CAIR due to evidence demonstrating a relationship between CAIR and Hamas.

What does DESIGNATION AS A SPECIALLY DESIGNATED GLOBAL TERRORIST. of Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026 do?

The Secretary of the Treasury shall designate CAIR as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. All assets of CAIR within the US shall be blocked upon designation. US persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with CAIR. CAIR shall be added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. CAIR's tax-exempt status shall be suspended.

What does REPORT TO CONGRESS. of Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates a report to Congress regarding CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations). The report, due within 30 days of the Act's enactment, must detail whether CAIR meets the criteria for designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order 13224. If the Secretary determines CAIR does not meet the criteria, the report must provide a detailed justification. The report must be submitted in unclassified form, with a possible classified annex. The report will be available electronically, with printed copies available upon request from legislative branch offices. The 'appropriate committees of Congress' are specifically defined for both the House and the Senate.

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Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/9/2026 · Introduced: 4/9/2026

Author: Chip Roy (R-TX)

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The Secretary of the Treasury shall designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, blocking all its assets within the US and prohibiting US persons from engaging in transactions with CAIR.
CAIR's tax-exempt status shall be suspended upon designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
A report to Congress is required within 30 days of the Act's enactment, detailing whether CAIR meets the criteria for designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order 13224.

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