What does Preamble of Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'A bill to designate Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, to counter domestic terrorism and organized political violence, and for other purposes.' The bill aims to designate Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The bill intends to counter domestic terrorism and organized political violence.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings regarding activities attributed to Antifa, characterizing it as a militarist and anarchist enterprise aiming to overthrow the U.S. government. The text alleges Antifa uses illegal means to organize violence and terrorism nationwide, including obstructing law enforcement, rioting, and assaults. It claims Antifa recruits and radicalizes individuals, shields identities, and conceals funding to evade law enforcement. The findings detail a series of violent incidents, including assassinations and attacks on law enforcement, attributing them to coordinated campaigns of intimidation and violence. The text asserts that these actions constitute domestic terrorism and are part of a sophisticated effort to influence policy through coercion. It highlights the use of online platforms and other forums to isolate and dehumanize targets, leading to doxing and potential violence. The findings identify common motivations behind these actions, including anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, and opposition to traditional American values. The text references an order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and cites examples of violence linked to this ideology. The section concludes by calling for a national strategy to investigate and disrupt networks promoting political violence and protect democratic institutions.

What does DESIGNATION OF ANTIFA AS A DOMESTIC TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. of Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025 do?

This section designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The designation is based on a pattern of political violence intended to suppress lawful political activity and obstruct the rule of law. Relevant executive branch departments and agencies are directed to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle illegal operations associated with Antifa. This includes actions against those who fund such operations.

What does INVESTIGATING DOMESTIC TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS. of Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the National Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) to coordinate a national strategy to investigate, prosecute, and disrupt entities and individuals engaged in political violence and intimidation. The JTTFs are tasked with investigating potential federal crimes related to recruiting or radicalizing individuals for political violence, terrorism, or deprivation of rights. Investigations will also target funders, officers, and employees of organizations supporting domestic terrorist activities, as well as non-governmental organizations with ties to foreign governments. Executive departments and agencies are to be consulted and coordinated with to support JTTF investigations and prosecutions. The Attorney General is directed to prosecute offenses related to these investigations to the maximum extent permissible by law. The Attorney General will issue guidance to prioritize politically motivated terrorist acts, including organized doxing campaigns, swatting, rioting, and looting. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to identify and disrupt financial networks funding domestic terrorism and political violence. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue shall ensure that tax-exempt entities are not financing political violence or domestic terrorism. Federal law enforcement agencies are required to question individuals engaged in political violence regarding the organizers and financial sponsors of such actions. Federal law enforcement agencies should adopt strategies similar to those used to address violent crime and organized crime to disrupt and dismantle entire networks of criminal activity.

What does DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DESIGNATION. of Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines a process for designating domestic terrorist organizations. Following investigations directed by section 4, the Attorney General can recommend that a group or entity be designated as a domestic terrorist organization if its members engage in activities meeting the definition of domestic terrorism under 18 U.S.C. section 2331. The Attorney General must submit a list of recommended organizations to the President through the Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor.

What does DOMESTIC TERRORISM AS A NATIONAL PRIORITY AREA. of Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025 do?

This section directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate domestic terrorism as a national priority area. The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with developing grant programs. These grant programs will allocate funding to law enforcement partners.

What does GENERAL PROVISIONS. of Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025 do?

This Act does not impair the authority of executive departments or agencies. The implementation of this Act is subject to the availability of appropriations. This Act does not create any enforceable rights or benefits against the United States or its personnel.

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Stop ANTIFA Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/29/2025 · Introduced: 9/29/2025

Author: Rick Scott (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization based on a pattern of political violence intended to suppress lawful political activity.
The National Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) will coordinate a national strategy to investigate, prosecute, and disrupt individuals and entities engaged in political violence and intimidation.
The Attorney General is directed to prioritize prosecution of politically motivated terrorist acts, including doxing, swatting, rioting, and looting.
The bill directs federal agencies to identify and disrupt financial networks funding domestic terrorism and political violence, including those involving tax-exempt entities.
The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security must designate domestic terrorism as a national priority area and develop grant programs for law enforcement partners.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 9109(In Committee)Official page

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