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This bill requires the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization and impose significant sanctions on the group and its branches worldwide. The legislation expands existing anti-terrorism laws to specifically target the Muslim Brotherhood, defining it as a global organization that includes groups like Hamas and operates in numerous countries. The bill mandates that the Secretary of State submit an annual report to Congress identifying all Muslim Brotherhood branches and evaluating whether they meet terrorist organization criteria. It also imposes strict immigration restrictions, requiring the immediate revocation of visas for any foreign person determined to be a Muslim Brotherhood member and prohibiting their entry into the United States. The bill provides detailed definitions of key terms, including what constitutes a Muslim Brotherhood member, branch, and affiliated organization, and mandates sanctions that would block financial transactions and property for the organization. The legislation draws connections between the Muslim Brotherhood and terrorist activities, referencing specific events like the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, and aims to prevent the group from operating within the United States and potentially destabilizing U.S. allies in the Middle East. These provisions would remain in effect for at least four years after the initial report and require comprehensive tracking and reporting of the organization's global activities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2293/all-info