Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025

# Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would direct the U.S. State Department to officially designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). Currently, the Muslim Brotherhood is not on the U.S. government's formal terrorist list, though some of its affiliated organizations are designated as terrorist groups.

If passed, this designation would make it illegal for Americans to provide material support to the Muslim Brotherhood and could lead to sanctions, asset freezes, and other legal consequences for individuals or groups associated with it. **Who It Affects:** The designation would primarily affect organizations and individuals linked to the Muslim Brotherhood globally and in the United States. It could impact humanitarian organizations, civil society groups, and individuals accused of connections to the organization, as well as U.S. foreign policy toward countries where Brotherhood-affiliated groups operate (particularly in the Middle East and North Africa). **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.