Bill · H.R. 2346· House(119-HR-2346)
Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act
- Introduced
- 3/25/2025
- Last activity
- 3/25/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Brad Sherman
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 9
- Introduced
- 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
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+5
The bill implements significant sanctions and oversight aimed at disrupting terrorist organizations like the PRC.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The bill supports allies like Israel by targeting terrorist groups that have attacked them.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands the President's authority to impose financial sanctions and entry restrictions.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The bill establishes strict ineligibility and revocation of entry documentation for targeted individuals.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill imposes significant personal and financial penalties through administrative determinations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Blocking of property and transactions: The President can exercise powers to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property belonging to the targeted groups, which may impact their ability to operate (Section 2(c)(1)(A)).
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Immigration restrictions: The bill makes certain individuals inadmissible to the United States and allows for the revocation of current visas, which serves as a tool to prevent those associated with the PRC from entering or remaining in the country (Section 2(c)(1)(B)).
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National security protections: Sanctions do not apply to authorized intelligence, law enforcement, or national security activities of the United States (Section 2(c)(2)(B)).
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United Nations compliance: The bill includes an exception to ensure the United States can comply with its obligations regarding the United Nations Headquarters agreement (Section 2(c)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial burdens on affiliates: The sanctions apply not just to the PRC, but also to any foreign person that is an official, agent, affiliate, or owned/controlled by the group, which could impact various individuals and entities (Section 2(b)).
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Visa and entry restrictions: Individuals described in the bill are considered inadmissible to the United States, ineligible for visas, and subject to the immediate revocation of any existing entry documentation (Section 2(c)(1)(B)).
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Penalties for violations: Individuals who violate or cause a violation of these sanctions or regulations may face penalties as provided under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (Section 2(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5Improves International Alliances+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2Improves Due Process-2
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/7/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/2/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/31/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/27/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 3/25/2025
- 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.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jake AuchinclossDemocrat · Massachusetts
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee
Lois FrankelDemocrat · Florida
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
David KustoffRepublican · Tennessee
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan