House Passes Bill to Keep Hamas-Linked Individuals Out of the U.S.
In a strong show of unity, the House of Representatives has approved a new law aimed at preventing individuals connected to the Hamas attacks on Israel from entering the United States.
The bill, named the “No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025,” was put forward by Representative Tom McClintock. It received unanimous support in the House.
McClintock emphasized the importance of standing firm against terrorism and protecting American values. He drew a parallel between those associated with Hamas and Nazi collaborators, stating that neither should find refuge in the United States.
The bill seeks to amend existing immigration laws, ensuring that anyone involved in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel by Hamas is not allowed into the country. It also aims to include Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad on the list of terrorist groups whose members are barred from entering the U.S.
The bill now moves to the Senate, where Senators Marsha Blackburn and Jacky Rosen have introduced a similar measure. McClintock hopes the Senate will act swiftly to pass the bill and send it to the President. He stressed the importance of preventing the entry of individuals who pose a threat to national security, regardless of who occupies the White House.
This legislation follows the arrest of Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, a Gazan living in Louisiana, who was allegedly involved in the October 7 attack.
