HR 3883119th CongressIntroduced

Muslim Brotherhood Is a Terrorist Organization Act of 2025

Introduced: Jun 10, 2025

Defense & National SecurityFinancial ServicesImmigration

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill would require the Secretary of State to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) § 219. In practical terms, a formal FTO designation subjects the group to the same legal penalties and restrictions that the United States already applies to other listed terrorist organizations. This includes penalties for providing material support or resources to the designated group, as well as sanctions such as asset freezes, financial restrictions, and visa/entry limitations for members and supporters. The bill’s text is straightforward: it directs the government to make the designation and does not outline additional exemptions or procedures beyond that requirement. The sponsor, Rep. Nancy Mace, introduced the bill on June 10, 2025, and it was referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Key Points

1This bill directs the Secretary of State to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under INA § 219 (8 U.S.C. 1189).
2Once designated, U.S. persons are prohibited from providing material support or resources to the group, and the group’s members and activities may face sanctions, including asset freezes and visa/entry restrictions.
3The bill provides no listed exemptions or detailed implementation steps beyond mandating designation; it does not modify other related authorities or programs.
4It was introduced in the House on June 10, 2025 by Rep. Nancy Mace and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
5The designation could raise civil liberties and civil society concerns, given potential ambiguities about who counts as part of the “Muslim Brotherhood” and how affiliated groups and charitable activities might be affected.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Individuals and organizations in the United States with ties to the Muslim Brotherhood or its affiliates, as well as members who could be targeted by travel or visa restrictions and potential criminal penalties for aiding the group.Secondary group/area affected- U.S. financial institutions and international banks that must enforce blocking and sanctions regimes against designated entities; law enforcement and regulatory agencies enacting and enforcing compliance measures.- Humanitarian, charitable, or political groups that might be implicated due to networks or funding channels associated with the designation (risk of inadvertent penalties or disallowed support).Additional impacts- U.S. foreign relations and counterterrorism cooperation with other countries that monitor or engage with MB affiliates.- Civil liberties and political-speech concerns within the United States related to labeling and restrictions on activities connected to a designated group, including potential effects on legitimate advocacy or charitable work.- Potential chilling effect on individuals or organizations engaging in lawful activities that could be loosely connected to the Muslim Brotherhood or its affiliates.

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