Some rare bipartisanship is on display right now. Members of the House are actually working with one another.
And Congress came together to ban these people from coming into the country.
In a powerful show of unity, the House of Representatives came together on Monday to slam the door shut on anyone tied to Hamas’ brutal October 7, 2023, assault on Israel.
This move ensures these terrorists can’t sneak into America, marking a rare win for common sense in Washington.
Despite the endless squabbles over Israel that have torn apart both parties—hitting Democrats especially hard—this bill sailed through without a hitch. It’s a reminder that when it comes to standing against pure evil, even divided politicians can find agreement.
Leading the charge was Rep. Tom McClintock, a Republican from California, who introduced the “No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act of 2025.” This no-nonsense legislation targets those who have no place in the country.
The vote happened by voice, meaning every lawmaker in the chamber backed it unanimously—no roll call needed, no drama. It’s the kind of straightforward action Americans crave from their leaders.
“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 said to Fox News Digital. His words capture the heart of why this matters.
He went on to explain the bill’s tough stance: “What this does is place them in the same category as N*zi collaborators in the Holocaust, which are also referenced in the Immigration Nationality Act.” Equating Hamas thugs with history’s worst monsters sends a clear message.
Now, the bill heads to the Senate, where a matching version was already put forward by Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Democrat Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada. Bipartisanship like this could finally push it over the finish line.
McClintock expressed optimism about the upper chamber acting this time, pointing out that the House passed a similar measure last term, but the Senate dragged its feet. Persistence from the House might light a fire under them.
“The repeated actions of the House in passing this bill, I think, will hopefully inspire the Senate to take it up this year and send it to the president,” he stated to Fox News Digital.
“It’s important for two reasons. Number one, to prevent a future Joe Biden from admitting such people, and to empower a future Donald Trump presidency to keep them out.”
This legislation tweaks U.S. immigration rules to declare anyone who executed, joined, schemed, funded, supplied, or aided the Hamas attacks starting October 7, 2023, as persona non grata in America. No visas, no entry—simple as that.
It also slaps Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad onto the official roster of terror outfits whose members and backers get the boot under the Immigration and Nationality Act. These groups have earned their spot on that list through bloodshed.
The timing couldn’t be better, coming on the heels of the arrest of Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, a Gazan living in Louisiana, for his supposed role in the October 7 horror. Cases like this expose the real risks of lax borders.
For too long, weak policies have let dangerous elements slip through, but this bill draws a hard line. It’s about protecting American families from the same savagery that struck Israel.
Republicans have been pushing for stronger immigration controls, and this act fits right into that fight. With Trump eyeing a return, it’s gear-shifting toward real security.
As the Senate deliberates, patriots across the nation will watch closely.
Will they stand firm against terrorism, or let politics water it down? The House has set the bar high—now it’s their turn to deliver.
