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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 9, 2026
BillsInternational AffairsH.R. 8236Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8236In CommitteeInternational Affairs

Republicans introduce bill designating Hamas affiliates as foreign terrorist organizations.

Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip (R-TX)16 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 9
Apr 9
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 9
Apr 9
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 9
Apr 9
Introduced in House
Apr 9
Apr 9
Introduced in House
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Apr 9
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 9
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 9
Introduced in House
Apr 9
Introduced in House

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In the news

HHS Launches Investigation into CAIR for Grant Abuses and Terror Links Following MEF Campaign - Middle East Forum
MEF-Led Coalition Backs Bill to Designate CAIR as a Terror Group - Middle East Forum
Congress Calls on Trump Administration to Defund Council on American-Islamic Relations - Middle East Forum
Finally a legitimate effort to designate CAIR as a terrorist group - Washington Examiner
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