Bill would label Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group, bar members from US
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Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart · Representative · FL
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Official title: Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill orders the president to designate the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization within 90 days and bar its members from the US.
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What does this do?
This bill would legally classify the Muslim Brotherhood and its branches as terrorist organizations, similar to the 1987 PLO law, citing Hamas's ties to the group and its October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. It requires the president to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and impose sanctions within 90 days, bars visas and entry for people identified as members, and requires an annual State Department report on Muslim Brotherhood branches worldwide.
Who does it affect?
The State Department would carry out the designation, sanctions, and reporting requirements. Foreign nationals identified as members or affiliated organizations abroad could face visa denial, entry bans, visa revocation, or sanctions.
Why does it matter?
Once designated, the terrorist status could not be lifted for at least four years, and broad definitions of "member" and "branch" could lead to disputes over how widely the restrictions apply, affecting U.S. relations with countries where such groups operate.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Jul 15, 2025.
After that text, a committee agreed on Dec 3, 2025 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 15, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Dec 3, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
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