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No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

USA118th CongressHR-6679| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2024
Tom McClintock

Tom McClintock

Republican Representative

California

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States. The bill also expands an existing admissions bar against officers, representatives, and spokespersons of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). Under this bill, all PLO members are barred from admission into the United States. The bill also prohibits any non-U.S. national who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks from seeking any immigration-related relief or protections, including (1) protection from being deported to a country where the individual's life or freedom would be threatened, or (2) asylum in the United States.

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Timeline
Dec 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 18, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
Jan 18, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 25, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.
Jan 25, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-358.
Jan 29, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 980 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Jan 31, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 980. (consideration: CR H338-340)
Jan 31, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Jan 31, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6679.
Jan 31, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 980, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 1.
Jan 31, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.R. 6679, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 31, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H341-342)
Jan 31, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 28).
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Jan 31, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 13, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5304
Introduced in Senate
  • December 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 18, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.


  • January 18, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 25, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.


  • January 25, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-358.


  • January 29, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 980 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.


  • January 31, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 980. (consideration: CR H338-340)


  • January 31, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.


  • January 31, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6679.


  • January 31, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 980, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 1.


  • January 31, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.R. 6679, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • January 31, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H341-342)


  • January 31, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 28).
    View Vote


  • January 31, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 1, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 13, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5304
    Introduced in Senate

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-980: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
Immigration status and proceduresIsraelMiddle EastTerrorism

No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act

USA118th CongressHR-6679| House 
| Updated: 2/1/2024
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel. Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States. The bill also expands an existing admissions bar against officers, representatives, and spokespersons of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). Under this bill, all PLO members are barred from admission into the United States. The bill also prohibits any non-U.S. national who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks from seeking any immigration-related relief or protections, including (1) protection from being deported to a country where the individual's life or freedom would be threatened, or (2) asylum in the United States.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Dec 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 18, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
Jan 18, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 25, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.
Jan 25, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-358.
Jan 29, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 980 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Jan 31, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 980. (consideration: CR H338-340)
Jan 31, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Jan 31, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6679.
Jan 31, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 980, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 1.
Jan 31, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.R. 6679, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 31, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H341-342)
Jan 31, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 28).
View Vote
Jan 31, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 13, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5304
Introduced in Senate
  • December 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • December 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 18, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.


  • January 18, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • January 25, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.


  • January 25, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-358.


  • January 29, 2024
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 980 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.


  • January 31, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 980. (consideration: CR H338-340)


  • January 31, 2024
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679 and H.R. 6976. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976 under a structured rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.


  • January 31, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6679.


  • January 31, 2024
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 980, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 1.


  • January 31, 2024
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.R. 6679, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • January 31, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H341-342)


  • January 31, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 422 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 28).
    View Vote


  • January 31, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 1, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 13, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5304
    Introduced in Senate
Tom McClintock

Tom McClintock

Republican Representative

California

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-980: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Immigration status and proceduresIsraelMiddle EastTerrorism