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

The bill would make the U.S. treat the Muslim Brotherhood and its branches as terrorist groups. Foreign members could be barred from getting visas, lose current visas, and face terrorism sanctions.

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Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 14.

Latest action on H.R. 4397: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 14.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign people and groups tied to the Muslim Brotherhood or its branches. It also affects U.S. agencies that handle visas, sanctions, terrorism designations, and reports to Congress. Countries where Muslim Brotherhood-linked groups operate could also feel effects through diplomacy and security policy.

Why this matters: This bill could change who can enter the United States and which groups face blocked assets or other terrorism sanctions. It would tie the Muslim Brotherhood and its branches more directly to U.S. terrorism rules. The exact reach would depend on which people and groups the President and State Department identify. It could also shape U.S. policy in countries where Muslim Brotherhood-linked groups operate.

Key provisions in H.R. 4397

• The bill would add the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987. That law already describes the PLO as a terrorist organization.
• Current U.S. limits on PLO activities would also cover the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates. These limits can affect offices, operations, and other activities in the United States.
• Foreign people found to be Muslim Brotherhood members could lose access to U.S. visas. The Secretary of State must apply visa bans and cancel current visas when the President makes that finding based on credible evidence.
• The bill defines the Muslim Brotherhood as the Society of the Muslim Brothers. It also names Hamas and Lajnat al-Daawa al-Islamiya as Muslim Brotherhood branches.
• The bill lists many countries and territories where Muslim Brotherhood branches may operate. The Secretary of State could add more countries or legal jurisdictions later.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 4397

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Questions people ask about H.R. 4397

What is H.R. 4397?

The bill would make the U.S. treat the Muslim Brotherhood and its branches as terrorist groups. Foreign members could be barred from getting visas, lose current visas, and face terrorism sanctions.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 4397?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 4397?

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