Rosen, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent October 7 Hamas Terrorists from Entering the United States

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act to prevent any person who participated in Hamas's October 7 terrorist attacks from entering the United States. This bipartisan legislation would apply to anyone who helped plan, finance, or in any way supported the October 7 terrorist attack, and it would also prohibit them from being eligible for any immigration benefits.

"No one who participated in Hamas's brutal October 7 terrorist attack should be allowed to enter the United States," said Senator Rosen. "That's why I'm helping introduce bipartisan legislation to prohibit Hamas terrorists from being eligible to receive immigration benefits. I'll always work across the aisle to keep our nation safe."

"Since January 2021, the Biden-Harris administration has released nearly 100 dangerous individuals on the terrorist watchlist into the country, as well as illegal immigrants from U.S. adversaries like Iran," said Senator Blackburn. "This common-sense, bipartisan bill would ensure that no migrant tied to Hamas and the horrific terrorist attack on October 7 is allowed to enter our country or receive immigration benefits on the taxpayer dime."

Senator Rosen has been a strong leader in the fight to support Israel and eliminate Hamas. Following the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, Senator Rosen has taken action to ensure Israel is receiving the support necessary to defend itself and defeat Hamas. Last year, Rosen announced that the United States would transfer two additional Iron Dome batteries to Israel following her bipartisan push to bolster this life-saving defense system. She also sent a bipartisan letter calling on President Biden to leverage the U.S. relationship with Qatar to secure the immediate release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.

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