Bill · H.R. 9109· House(119-HR-9109)
Stop ANTIFA Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/2/2026
- Last activity
- 7/7/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill formally designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization due to a pattern of political violence aimed at suppressing lawful activity and obstructing the law. It directs the executive branch to use all applicable authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle illegal operations connected to Antifa or its supporters. The legislation tasks the National Joint Terrorism Task Force with coordinating a comprehensive national strategy to investigate and prosecute acts of political violence, intimidation, and civil disorder. It requires federal law enforcement to question individuals involved in political violence about their organizers and financial backers prior to plea agreements or adjudication. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to identify and cut off financial networks and tax-exempt entities that fund domestic terrorism or political violence. Finally, the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security are instructed to designate domestic terrorism as a national priority area and create grant programs to support law enforcement partners.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+5
The legislation directs federal agencies to investigate and dismantle domestic terrorist networks and provides priority area funding.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The legislation significantly expands federal authority and coordination through the National Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+3
The bill increases investigative focus and mechanisms targeting political violence and associated financial networks.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill explicitly limits individual judicial recourse against the government regarding actions taken under this act.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Law Enforcement and Federal Personnel: Section 4(k)(2)(A) prioritizes crimes involving the assault of federal officers or employees. This provision is positive because it aims to protect the safety of public servants who enforce federal laws and maintain public order.
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Targeting Illicit Financial Networks: Section 4(i) and Section 4(j) require the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to identify and disrupt financial networks and tax-exempt entities that fund domestic terrorism. These provisions could benefit the public by cutting off financial resources used to fund riots, property damage, and violent acts.
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Support for Local Law Enforcement: Section 6 designates domestic terrorism as a national priority area and creates grant programs to allocate funding for law enforcement partners. This can help local police and agencies better detect, prevent, and protect communities against threats of political violence.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exclusion of Enforceable Rights for Citizens: Section 7(3) explicitly states that the Act does not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any person against the United States or its officers. This means everyday citizens cannot use this law to hold the government accountable if errors occur during investigations.
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+5Increases Domestic Surveillance+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2Improves Policing Reform+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Due Process-2
- 7/7/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
- 6/2/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, and Financial Services, 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.
- Introduced in House
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