To prohibit Federal funding for entities that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5352 would prohibit the use of federal funds for any entity that employs individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism, with the definition of that term drawn from 18 U.S.C. 2331. In other words, if an entity hires people who engage in or celebrate acts of political violence or domestic terrorism as defined by federal law, that entity would be ineligible to receive federal funding. The text provided covers only this funding prohibition and does not specify exceptions, enforcement procedures, or implementation details. The bill was introduced in the House by Mr. Van Orden on September 15, 2025 and was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The current text defines the prohibited funding at a broad level and links the standard to the existing federal statute on domestic terrorism.
Key Points
- 1Prohibition: No federal funds may be obligated, expended, or disbursed to any entity that employs individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism (as defined in 18 U.S.C. 2331).
- 2Scope of funds: The ban applies to all federal funding, including obligations, expenditures, and disbursements.
- 3Definition reference: The term “domestic terrorism” is to be interpreted by the definition in 18 U.S.C. 2331.
- 4Legislative status: Introduced in the House on September 15, 2025 by Mr. Van Orden; referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 5Gaps in the text: The section provided does not specify any exemptions, safe harbors, appeal rights, verification procedures, or enforcement mechanisms.