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AZ HCM2002

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Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Gillette

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Urges the President and Congress to conduct a formal federal review of whether the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) meets criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act

  • Calls for passage of H.R. 4097, the "Designate CAIR as a Terrorist Organizations Act," which would require this federal review

  • Cites CAIR's status as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 2007 Holy Land Foundation terrorism financing prosecution and the FBI's permanent suspension of outreach activities with the organization

  • Notes that the United Arab Emirates designated CAIR as a terrorist organization in 2014 and lists multiple CAIR officials and affiliates convicted of terrorism-related offenses

  • Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit copies of this memorial to the President, congressional leadership, relevant cabinet secretaries, and Arizona's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

CAIR; terrorist organization; urging designation

Last Action

Senate read second time

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/26/2026
Federalism2/26/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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