In a rare display of unity, the U.S. House of Representatives has taken a firm stand against terrorism by passing a bill to block anyone connected to Hamas’ brutal October 7, 2023, attack on Israel from setting foot on American soil, Fox News reported.
On Monday, the House voted unanimously via voice vote to approve the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025," a measure aimed at preventing individuals tied to that horrific assault from gaining entry to the United States.
This isn’t just a symbolic gesture; it’s a direct amendment to immigration law, explicitly labeling anyone who planned, supported, or facilitated the Hamas attack as inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
The bill, introduced earlier this year by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., showcases a refreshing moment of bipartisanship in a Congress often fractured over issues related to Israel.
While Democrats and Republicans frequently clash on Middle East policy, this voice vote—where no individual objections were recorded—signals that opposition to Hamas transcends party lines.
Perhaps it’s a reminder that some threats are so clear-cut, even Washington can agree on the basics without devolving into ideological mudslinging.
The legislation doesn’t stop at individual actors; it also adds Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to the roster of terrorist organizations whose members and backers are barred from U.S. entry.
This move builds on existing immigration restrictions, ensuring that no loopholes remain for those affiliated with groups responsible for the October 7 carnage.
Rep. McClintock put it starkly to Fox News Digital: "There are still some things we can come together on in this body, and one of them is opposition to Hamas and the terrorism they unleashed on civilians in Israel more than two years ago."
McClintock didn’t shy away from drawing a powerful historical comparison, telling Fox News Digital, "What this does is place them in the same category as Nazi collaborators in the Holocaust, which are also referenced in the Immigration Nationality Act."
That’s a heavy parallel, but it underscores the gravity of the crime—equating Hamas’ actions with atrocities that have no place in a civilized society. It’s a pointed jab at any progressive voices who might downplay the severity of terrorism under the guise of nuance.
The bill isn’t new to the House; it passed in the previous term but stalled in the Senate, leaving supporters hopeful for a different outcome this time around.
Adding urgency to the legislation is the recent arrest of Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, a Gazan native living in Louisiana, allegedly linked to the October 7 attack.
Meanwhile, a companion effort in the Senate, led by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., shows this issue isn’t just a House priority but a broader call to protect national security.
With both chambers showing interest, the question remains whether the Senate will act swiftly or let partisan gridlock—or perhaps misplaced empathy for controversial causes—derail this common-sense measure. It’s a moment to prioritize safety over political posturing, and one hopes cooler heads prevail.
