No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025
3/22/2025, 8:05 AMSummary of Bill HR 176
Bill 119 hr 176, also known as the "Israel Anti-Terrorism Act," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to address aliens who have been involved in attacks against Israel. The bill specifically targets individuals who have carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated attacks against Israel.The purpose of this bill is to prevent these individuals from entering or remaining in the United States. It seeks to strengthen the United States' support for Israel by denying entry to those who have been involved in acts of terrorism against the country.
The bill does not specify the exact measures that will be taken to enforce these restrictions, but it is likely that it will involve increased scrutiny of individuals seeking entry into the United States and potential deportation of those who are found to have ties to terrorist activities against Israel. Overall, Bill 119 hr 176 is a targeted piece of legislation aimed at enhancing national security and showing support for Israel in the face of ongoing threats from terrorist organizations.
Congressional Summary of HR 176
No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
This bill imposes immigration-related penalties on certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who are involved with terrorism or attacks against Israel.
Under this bill, members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad or Hamas or individuals who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel may not be admitted into the United States.
The bill also expands an existing admissions bar against officers, representatives, and spokespersons of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). Under this bill, all PLO members are barred from admission into the United States.
The bill also prohibits any non-U.S. national who participated in or otherwise facilitated the October 7, 2023, attacks from seeking any immigration-related relief or protections, including (1) protection from being deported to a country where the individual's life or freedom would be threatened, or (2) asylum in the United States.
The Department of Homeland Security must annually report to Congress the number of individuals found to be inadmissible or deportable due to their participation in or facilitation of the attacks.
