Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists

Key Points

• 1Initiates a 30-day review process by State Department and Treasury Department (in consultation with Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence) to evaluate Muslim Brotherhood chapters for terrorist designation
• 2Specifically references chapters in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt as candidates for designation, citing alleged support for Hamas, involvement in attacks against Israel, and material support to militant groups
• 3Directs the Secretary of State or Treasury to complete formal designations within 45 days of the initial report, using existing legal authorities under the Immigration and Nationality Act and International Emergency Economic Powers Act
• 4States that designated chapters would have their resources restricted and capabilities eliminated to protect U.S. nationals and national security interests