Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and all its chapters, affiliates, and successors as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This designation, pursuant to Executive Order 13224, would lead to the blocking of all CAIR's assets within U.S. jurisdiction, prohibit any U.S. person from engaging in transactions with the organization, and mandate the revocation of its tax-exempt status . The legislation's findings cite CAIR's alleged ties to Hamas, including its naming as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 2007 Holy Land Foundation terrorism financing trial, where a court found "ample evidence" of association. It also highlights that several CAIR officials have been arrested, convicted, or deported for terrorism-related crimes, and notes the FBI's suspension of non-investigative contacts due to evidence of a relationship with Hamas. Additionally, the bill mentions actions by state governments and the United Arab Emirates, which designated CAIR as a terrorist entity. The bill further requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress within 30 days of enactment. This report must detail how CAIR meets the SDGT criteria or provide a detailed justification if it does not.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
International Affairs
Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-8236| House
| Updated: 4/9/2026
This bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and all its chapters, affiliates, and successors as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This designation, pursuant to Executive Order 13224, would lead to the blocking of all CAIR's assets within U.S. jurisdiction, prohibit any U.S. person from engaging in transactions with the organization, and mandate the revocation of its tax-exempt status . The legislation's findings cite CAIR's alleged ties to Hamas, including its naming as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 2007 Holy Land Foundation terrorism financing trial, where a court found "ample evidence" of association. It also highlights that several CAIR officials have been arrested, convicted, or deported for terrorism-related crimes, and notes the FBI's suspension of non-investigative contacts due to evidence of a relationship with Hamas. Additionally, the bill mentions actions by state governments and the United Arab Emirates, which designated CAIR as a terrorist entity. The bill further requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress within 30 days of enactment. This report must detail how CAIR meets the SDGT criteria or provide a detailed justification if it does not.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.