This bill directs the Secretary of State to review whether the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization. It also requires a report to Congress on the review findings.
Who this affects
Council on American-Islamic Relations · Department of State · Department of Justice · Department of the Treasury
What changes is this bill making?
1Requires the Secretary of State, working with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, to conduct a formal review of CAIR under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
2Sets a deadline of 90 days after enactment for completing the review.
3Directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress summarizing the review findings.
4Calls for the report to state whether CAIR is designated as a foreign terrorist organization or, if not, to explain why it did not meet the criteria.
5Officially titles the measure the Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organization Act.
