H.R. 176: No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] |
| Policy area | Immigration |
| Cosponsors | 19 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-02 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-03):
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 individuals 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.
The Department of Homeland Security must annually report to Congress the number of individuals found to be inadmissible or deportable due to their participation in or facilitation of the attacks.
Cosponsors (19)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Joe Wilson | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Claudia Tenney | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Ann Wagner | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Chuck Edwards | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Erin Houchin | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Wesley Hunt | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Jeff Crank | R CO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-03 |
| Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] | R CA 2025-01-06 |
| Jay Obernolte | R CA 2025-01-06 |
| Harold Rogers | R KY 2025-01-07 |
| Josh Brecheen | R OK 2025-01-07 |
| Andy Harris | R MD 2025-01-07 |
| Glenn Grothman | R WI 2025-01-09 |
| Keith Self | R TX 2025-01-13 |
| Tracey Mann | R KS 2025-01-14 |
| Jeff Hurd | R CO 2025-01-15 |
| Pete Stauber | R MN 2025-01-22 |
| Burgess Owens | R UT 2025-01-22 |
| Ben Cline | R VA 2025-02-26 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 176 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 176?
H.R. 176 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 176 are available on congress.gov.
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