What does Preamble of Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to require the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. The bill also directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress regarding this designation. The bill's stated purpose is 'to require the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, to direct the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress regarding such designation, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025.

What does PROHIBITIONS ON MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD OPERATIONS IN THE UNITED of Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 to include the Muslim Brotherhood alongside the PLO as terrorist organizations. It adds definitions related to the Muslim Brotherhood, including 'Muslim Brotherhood member,' 'Muslim Brotherhood branch,' and 'foreign person.' The legislation mandates visa, admission, and parole ineligibility for individuals determined by the President to be Muslim Brotherhood members. It specifies that the Secretary of State can impose sanctions, including visa revocation, on Muslim Brotherhood members based on credible evidence. The Act identifies Hamas and Lajnat al-Daawa al-Islamiya as Muslim Brotherhood branches and lists numerous countries where Muslim Brotherhood organizations operate.

What does DESIGNATION OF MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD ENTITIES AS FOREIGN TERRORIST of Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms including 'Muslim Brotherhood,' 'Muslim Brotherhood branch,' and 'Muslim Brotherhood member' based on existing law. The Secretary of State must submit an annual report to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The report must identify Muslim Brotherhood branches and determine if they meet criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization or Specially Designated Global Terrorist. The authorities for designation include the Immigration and Nationality Act and Executive Order 13224. The President must impose sanctions on the Muslim Brotherhood or any successor organization within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The President must impose sanctions on Muslim Brotherhood branches following a positive determination in the annual report. Sanctions may not be removed from the Muslim Brotherhood for a four-year period following a positive determination regarding a branch. The report is to be submitted in unclassified form, with the possibility of a classified annex.

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Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/15/2025 · Introduced: 7/15/2025

Author: Ted Cruz (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization and imposes sanctions on the organization and its members.
It amends existing law to deny visas and impose sanctions on individuals determined to be members of the Muslim Brotherhood or associated with its branches.
The Secretary of State must annually report to Congress on Muslim Brotherhood branches, potentially leading to further designations and sanctions.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4397(In Committee)Official page

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