Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act

# Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act (HR 4097) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would direct the U.S. government to officially designate CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) as a terrorist organization. If passed, this designation would make it illegal for Americans to provide material support to CAIR, could freeze its assets, and would subject the organization to additional government scrutiny and restrictions typically applied to groups the government has determined pose a national security threat. **Who It Affects:** The bill would directly impact CAIR, a Muslim advocacy organization that engages in civil rights work and policy advocacy. It would also affect CAIR's employees, donors, and anyone who might provide support to the organization.

More broadly, it could impact Muslim American communities that CAIR claims to represent. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No official designation of CAIR as a terrorist organization currently exists under U.S. law. To become law, the bill would need to pass the House, Senate, and receive the President's signature.