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Brad Sherman (D-CA)

Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act

H.R. 2346 · House bill International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 9 Republican cosponsors · See all 24 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act," requires the President to impose sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC). The sanctions target the PRC, its officials, agents, affiliates, and any entities owned or controlled by them. These measures include blocking property and restricting the entry of certain individuals into the United States. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of State to submit reports regarding the potential designation of the Lion's Den and the PRC as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The legislation also establishes protocols for ongoing determinations and reporting on entities operating under the PRC.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?

    The bill implements significant sanctions and oversight aimed at disrupting terrorist organizations like the PRC.

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill supports allies like Israel by targeting terrorist groups that have attacked them.

  • Scored +3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill expands the President's authority to impose financial sanctions and entry restrictions.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill establishes strict ineligibility and revocation of entry documentation for targeted individuals.

  • Scored -2

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The bill imposes significant personal and financial penalties through administrative determinations.