VoterlyH.R. 6679: No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from California · In committee
What this bill does
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 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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-12-07
- Policy area Immigration
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] introduced H.R. 6679. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 6679 do?
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 w…
Who sponsored H.R. 6679?
Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] (R) of California is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 6679?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 6679 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.