H.R. 4397: Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025, proposes the following key actions regarding the Muslim Brotherhood:

Designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

The bill requires the President of the United States to officially designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. This designation would entail specific implications for the group's operations, particularly in the realm of international relations and national security.

Prohibiting Operations in the United States

The bill seeks to amend existing laws to include the Muslim Brotherhood alongside other groups like the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as organizations that are categorized as terrorist organizations. This change aims to enhance the legal framework for addressing activities associated with the Muslim Brotherhood within the United States.

Immigration Restrictions

Provisions in the bill state that the Secretary of State would need to deny visas and entry to foreign individuals identified as members of the Muslim Brotherhood. Any existing visas held by these individuals would also be subject to immediate revocation. These measures would align with existing anti-terrorism laws that restrict entry based on credible evidence of involvement with terrorist organizations.

Annual Reporting

The Secretary of State is mandated to submit an annual report to Congress that identifies all branches of the Muslim Brotherhood and assesses their activities to determine whether they should be designated as foreign terrorist organizations. This report would help keep lawmakers informed about potential threats associated with these groups.

Sanctions on Designated Groups

Upon determining that certain branches of the Muslim Brotherhood should be designated as terrorist organizations, the President would be required to impose targeted sanctions. These sanctions could include freezing assets, prohibiting transactions, and other measures aimed at limiting the operational capabilities of these organizations.

Definitions and Scope

The bill provides detailed definitions for terms such as "Muslim Brotherhood," "Muslim Brotherhood branch," and "Muslim Brotherhood member." It clarifies that branches may include various entities globally, which could potentially engage in terrorism-related activities.

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