United StatesDesignates Antifa as domestic terrorist organization and expands federal investigations
The bill changes how federal law enforcement targets political violence, affecting investigations, funding scrutiny, and civil liberties for activists and groups.
What it does
Formally designates “Antifa” as a domestic terrorist organization.
Directs the National Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTFs) to coordinate and supervise a national strategy to investigate, prosecute, and disrupt political violence.
Authorizes the Attorney General to prioritize prosecutions, issue guidance on politically motivated acts (including doxing and swatting), and recommend additional group designations under 18 U.S.C. § 2331.
Directs Treasury and the IRS to identify and disrupt financial networks funding domestic terrorism and to act against tax-exempt entities that finance political violence.
Designates domestic terrorism as a national priority and requires DHS and DOJ to develop grant programs for law enforcement to detect and prevent related threats.
Argument forCentralizing JTTF coordination and prioritizing prosecutions can help law enforcement disrupt organized political violence more effectively.
Argument againstLabeling a broad movement and expanding investigative powers risks chilling lawful protest, association, and speech protected by the First Amendment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 7Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.Latest
- Jun 2Introduced in House
- Jun 2Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Introduced
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