Ted Cruz (R-TX)
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 seeks to require the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. This bill amends the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 to include the Muslim Brotherhood and its branches as terrorist organizations alongside the PLO. It establishes mandatory immigration restrictions, making certain foreign persons ineligible for visas, admission, or parole if they are identified as members. Additionally, the Secretary of State is directed to submit annual reports to Congress regarding Muslim Brotherhood branches and their activities. The President is also required to impose specific sanctions against the organization and its branches.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill strengthens national security and border control by mandating the exclusion of known terrorist-affiliated individuals.
- Scored +4
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal authority to designate foreign terrorist organizations and enforce mandatory immigration sanctions.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
The bill enhances counter-terrorism efforts by designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -6
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets certain foreign persons for visa ineligibility and mandatory exclusion.
- Scored -5
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill imposes strict immigration barriers and mandatory ineligibility for specific foreign persons.
- Scored -3
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?
The bill targets specific religious-political organizations with sanctions and entry prohibitions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Immigration Restrictions: The bill mandates that the Secretary of State impose sanctions, including inadmissibility and ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole, on any foreign person determined to be a Muslim Brotherhood member (Section 2, SEC. 1006).
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Sanctions on Organizations: The President is required to impose sanctions, such as designating the group as a foreign terrorist organization and blocking property or prohibiting transactions, against the Muslim Brotherhood (Section 3, subsection (d)).
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Branch-Specific Sanctions: The President must impose sanctions on specific branches of the Muslim Brotherhood based on annual reports and determinations of their activities (Section 3, subsection (d)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Visa Revocation: The bill requires the immediate revocation of current visas for certain foreign persons identified as Muslim Brotherhood members (Section 2, SEC. 1006(2)).
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Ineligibility for Entry: Foreign persons determined to be members of the Muslim Brotherhood face mandatory ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole (Section 2, SEC. 1006).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets certain foreign persons for visa ineligibility and mandatory exclusion.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill enhances counter-terrorism efforts by designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill aligns U.S. policy with various allies and partners mentioned in the findings.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal authority to designate foreign terrorist organizations and enforce mandatory immigration sanctions. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates annual reports to Congress to ensure oversight of the designation and sanctions process. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill mandates specific sanctions and visa revocations based on presidential determinations of membership.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill strengthens national security and border control by mandating the exclusion of known terrorist-affiliated individuals. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill imposes strict immigration barriers and mandatory ineligibility for specific foreign persons. Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — The bill targets specific religious-political organizations with sanctions and entry prohibitions.
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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