Muslim Brotherhood Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2026
This is a citizen-proposed legislative draft for discussion. It has not been introduced in Congress. Broad designation language based on historical ties is likely to face significant constitutional challenges.
A BILL
To require the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood and its network as terrorist organizations, to authorize the designation of any organization or person with ties thereto (including historical ties), to authorize the President to make such designations, to provide for interim suspension of activities upon accusation, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Muslim Brotherhood Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2026.”
SECTION 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The Muslim Brotherhood is a transnational organization. Its Palestinian branch, Hamas, has been designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization since 1997.
(2) In January 2026 the United States designated the Egyptian, Jordanian, and Lebanese branches of the Muslim Brotherhood for material support to Hamas.
(3) The 2008 Holy Land Foundation trial established that a U.S.-based Palestine Committee structure was created by the Muslim Brotherhood to support Hamas. The 1991 Explanatory Memorandum (Government Exhibit 003-0085) lists organizations identified as part of the Brotherhood’s network in North America and describes a long-term strategy of institutional influence.
(4) Multiple organizations operating in the United States have been identified in federal court records, FBI materials, or the 1991 memorandum as having historical or operational ties to the Muslim Brotherhood or its Palestine Committee.
(5) Designation of the network and of organizations and persons with documented ties, including historical ties, is necessary to prevent material support to designated terrorist organizations and to protect national security.
SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD NETWORK.—The term “Muslim Brotherhood Network” means the Muslim Brotherhood, its foreign branches, the Palestine Committee structure documented in the Holy Land Foundation trial, and any organization identified in the 1991 Explanatory Memorandum or in evidence admitted in that trial as part of the Brotherhood’s network in North America, including any successor entity.
(2) TIES.—The term “ties” means any of the following, whether current or historical:
(A) Founding, co-founding, or early leadership involvement by persons previously affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood or its Palestine Committee;
(B) Listing in the 1991 Explanatory Memorandum;
(C) Naming as an unindicted co-conspirator or an association found by a federal court in the Holy Land Foundation proceedings;
(D) Provision of material support, financial assistance, or organizational coordination with any entity described in paragraph (1); or
(E) Any other substantial connection determined by the President or the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, to exist on the basis of the court record or other reliable evidence.
SECTION 4. DESIGNATION AUTHORITY.
(a) MANDATORY NETWORK DESIGNATION.—Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall designate the Muslim Brotherhood Network as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189) and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order 13224.
(b) ORGANIZATIONS AND PERSONS WITH TIES.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall review and designate as a Foreign Terrorist Organization or Specially Designated Global Terrorist any organization that has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood Network. The Secretary of the Treasury shall designate any person who has such ties as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist when appropriate under existing authorities.
(c) PRESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION AUTHORITY.—In addition to the designations required under subsections (a) and (b), the President may, at any time, designate any organization or person as a Foreign Terrorist Organization or Specially Designated Global Terrorist if the President determines that the organization or person has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood Network. A designation made by the President under this subsection shall have the same legal effect as a designation made under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act or Executive Order 13224. The President shall notify the appropriate congressional committees within 15 days of any such designation and shall include the factual basis for the determination.
(d) EFFECT OF DESIGNATION.—Any organization or person designated under this section shall be subject to all sanctions, asset freezes, transaction prohibitions, immigration consequences, and criminal penalties applicable to Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists, including prosecution for material support under 18 U.S.C. § 2339B.
SECTION 5. INTERIM SUSPENSION OF ACTIVITIES.
(a) SUSPENSION UPON ACCUSATION OR DESIGNATION.—Upon the filing of a formal accusation, the initiation of a designation process, or the issuance of a preliminary determination under this Act with respect to any organization or person, the activities of such organization or person that are related to the alleged ties shall be suspended pending the final results of the investigation or designation process.
(b) SCOPE OF SUSPENSION.—The suspension under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum:
(1) Freezing of assets and accounts under the jurisdiction of the United States;
(2) Prohibition on fundraising, solicitation, or transfer of funds;
(3) Suspension of tax-exempt status, if applicable; and
(4) Restriction on entering into new contracts or receiving public funds.
(c) DURATION.—The suspension shall remain in effect until the final results of the investigation or designation process are issued, including any judicial review.
(d) NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND.—The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall provide prompt written notice of the suspension and a reasonable opportunity for the affected organization or person to submit information contesting the basis for the suspension, consistent with due process requirements.
SECTION 6. REPORTING.
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report identifying all organizations and persons designated under this Act (including those designated by the President) and the basis for each designation.
SECTION 7. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the authority of the President, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of the Treasury under existing law. This Act shall be applied consistent with the Constitution of the United States.
SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Act or its application is held invalid, the remainder of the Act and the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed Nomini Tuo da gloriam.