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Only two House lawmakers on Wednesday voted against a measure seeking to ban Hamas terrorists involved in last October’s attack on Israel from ever entering the US – Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Cori Bush (D-Mo.).
The No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), would deem any members of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Palestine Liberation Organization or other individuals who participated in or facilitated the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on the Jewish state ineligible to enter the US, even if seeking asylum.
The bill passed the lower chamber in a 422-2 vote, with Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill) voting present and six members not voting.
Tlaib, an outspoken critic of Israel’s war against Hamas and the Biden administration’s support for it, argued that the bill is “redundant” and will be used by Republicans to “incite” hate.