Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act
Congress Proposes Review to Label Major Muslim Advocacy Group as a Terrorist Organization
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Representative Fine, asks the government to look into the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). It wants the Secretary of State to decide if the group should be officially labeled as a foreign terrorist organization.
- The bill lists several reasons for this review, including claims that CAIR has ties to groups like Hamas and has been involved in past court cases related to terrorism funding. It also mentions controversial statements made by some of the group's leaders.
- If CAIR is labeled a terrorist organization, it would face serious legal consequences. This could include freezing its bank accounts, making it illegal for people to give them money, and banning its members from entering the United States.
- The Secretary of State would have 90 days to finish the review and report back to Congress. They would work with the Attorney General and the Treasury Department to see if the group meets the specific legal requirements for the label.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
CAIR is the largest Muslim civil rights advocacy organization in the U.S., and many naturalized citizens from Muslim-majority countries rely on it for legal assistance, civil rights advocacy, and community support. If this review leads to a terrorist designation, it could chill engagement with the organization and potentially criminalize donations or membership, disproportionately affecting Muslim Americans who are naturalized citizens.
Broader Impacts
State Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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Randy Fine files bill to designate Washington-based CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization
Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Fine introduced H.R. 4097, which directs the Secretary of State to review whether CAIR meets the criteria for a foreign terrorist organization designation. Fine cited the group's alleged ties to Hamas and controversial statements by its leadership.
Fine Introduces Bill Designating CAIR as a Terrorist Organization
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) introduced legislation to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a terrorist organization, calling it a 'Trojan horse for terrorism.' The bill follows a similar resolution Fine passed in the Florida legislature.
Florida rep introduces legislation to designate CAIR a terror group
The 'Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act' was introduced in the House by Rep. Randy Fine. The bill cites CAIR's status as an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation trial and its alleged continued relationship with Hamas.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act
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