Summary

Blocks anyone who took part in the Hamas attacks on Israel beginning October 7, 2023 from entering or staying in the United States. These individuals would be denied immigration benefits or protections, including asylum, and could be deported. It also requires the Department of Homeland Security to send annual reports to Congress on implementation. No funding, tax, or spending changes are included.

• Bars entry to noncitizens who participated in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks
• Denies immigration benefits and protections to covered individuals, including asylum
• Adds covered individuals to grounds for deportation (removal)
• Directs DHS to submit annual implementation reports to Congress
• Targets conduct tied to a specific terrorist attack and date range
• Does not change taxes, spending, or create new programs
• Primarily affects immigration screening, adjudication, and enforcement workflows