Bill · H.R. 5352· House(119-HR-5352)
To prohibit Federal funding for entities that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/15/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Derrick Van Orden
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to stop the disbursement of Federal funds to certain entities. Specifically, it targets organizations that employ individuals who condone or celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism. The definition for these terms is found in section 2331 of title 18, United States Code. This legislation was introduced by Mr. Van Orden in the 119th Congress.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill limits the disbursement of Federal funds to specific entities, which may reduce total federal outlays.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+1
The bill functions as a preventative measure against supporting individuals who engage in or celebrate domestic terrorism.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill establishes clear prohibitions on how federal funds can be disbursed based on employee conduct.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Entities that employ individuals with certain political views may face sudden loss of federal funding.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-1
The bill may require entities to monitor employee speech to ensure compliance with the funding prohibition.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevention of funding for specific behaviors: No Federal funds may be obligated, expended, or otherwise disbursed to any entity that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism (Section 1). This could prevent the use of taxpayer money to support organizations that support political violence or domestic terrorism.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Federal funding for entities: No Federal funds may be obligated, expended, or otherwise disbursed to any entity that employ individuals who condone and celebrate political violence and domestic terrorism (Section 1). This could result in the loss of funding for entities that employ such individuals.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Improves Privacy Rights-1
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
Monica De La CruzRepublican · Texas
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
Mike KellyRepublican · Pennsylvania