Measures Against Marxism’s Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists Act of 2026

Bill Number

H.R. 8387

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Immigration

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-04-20: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Last Updated

2026-05-01T19:19:53Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This bill, titled the "Measures Against Marxism's Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists Act of 2026," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to bar aliens (non-U.S. citizens) from entering the U.S., obtaining lawful permanent residency, naturalizing as citizens, or remaining in the U.S. if they have been members of, affiliated with, or advocated for organizations or doctrines associated with socialism, communism, Chinese communism, Marxism, or Islamic fundamentalism. It also facilitates their deportation or denaturalization (revocation of citizenship).

Key Provisions

• Inadmissibility for Entry or Visas: Expands INA Section 212(a)(3)(D) to make aliens inadmissible if they are or were members/affiliates of specified parties (e.g., Communist Party, Socialist Party, Chinese Communist Party, Muslim Brotherhood) or advocate related doctrines. Exceptions only for activities solely before age 14. Decisions are final and not reviewable by courts.
• Deportability: Adds INA Section 237(a)(4)(G) to deem aliens deportable for post-admission advocacy, distribution of related materials, or affiliation with listed groups/parties. Court review prohibited.
• Naturalization Bar: Amends INA Section 313 to deny citizenship to those who favor, advocate, or affiliate with the specified ideologies/parties, including through writing/publishing materials. Lowers involuntary membership exception age from 16 to 14 and extends good moral character review period from 10 to 20 years. Adds non-reviewability.
• Denaturalization: Modifies INA Section 340(c) to ease revocation of citizenship without a strict 5-year time limit or need for countervailing evidence.
• Definitions: Adds detailed INA Section 101(a) definitions for "socialism," "communism," "Chinese communism," "Marxism," and "Islamic fundamentalism," including specific organizations (e.g., Democratic Socialists of America, Hamas). Defines "Sharia law" (Islamic legal principles) and "militant jihad" (use of violence for Islamic goals).
• Implementation: Requires the Attorney General to issue regulations; includes severability clause to preserve other parts if any are invalidated.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Broadens Scope: Replaces prior focus on "Communist or other totalitarian parties" with explicit inclusion of socialist, Chinese communist, Marxist, and Islamic fundamentalist parties/doctrines.
• Tightens Exceptions: Removes excuses for "involuntary" membership (e.g., for food/employment) and lowers age threshold from 16 to 14.
• Eliminates Review: Introduces "nonreviewability" for key determinations, barring judicial challenges.
• Expands Activities: Covers advocacy, writing/distributing materials (including electronic), and affiliations at any time, including past actions.
• Lengthens Periods: Increases naturalization review to 20 years; removes 5-year limit on denaturalization probes.

Potential Impacts

• Government Agencies: Increases workload for Department of State (visas), Department of Homeland Security (admissions/deportations), and Department of Justice (naturalization/revocations), requiring new regulations and enforcement.
• Citizens and Immigrants: Affects millions of aliens/immigrants by blocking entry, residency, citizenship, or leading to removal; naturalized citizens risk losing status based on past actions.
• International Relations: Could strain ties with China, socialist countries, or Muslim-majority nations by targeting their political systems/organizations, potentially reducing immigration from those areas.

Main Stakeholders

• Foreign Nationals/Aliens: Primary targets, especially those from China, socialist states, or Islamic countries with alleged affiliations.
• Naturalized U.S. Citizens: Vulnerable to denaturalization if past involvement is discovered.
• U.S. Government Agencies: State Department, DHS, DOJ, and immigration courts.
• Listed Organizations: Groups like Democratic Socialists of America, Communist Party USA, Muslim Brotherhood affiliates face membership scrutiny.
• U.S. Employers/Communities: Indirectly affected by reduced immigrant labor or community disruptions from deportations.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal: Non-reviewability clauses limit due process and judicial oversight, potentially conflicting with Administrative Procedure Act requirements for agency decisions.
• Constitutional: Broad definitions and advocacy bans may raise First Amendment issues (free speech/assembly), Fifth/Fourteenth Amendment concerns (vagueness, overbreadth, equal protection), and equal protection challenges for targeting specific ideologies/religions.
• Political: Highly partisan bill (introduced by Republicans); could fuel debates on ideological discrimination vs. national security, with severability protecting core provisions if challenged.

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Sponsor

Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

Cosponsors (9)

Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26], Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

Recent Actions

• 2026-04-20: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2026-04-20: Introduced in House
• 2026-04-20: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Measures Against Marxism’s Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists Act of 2026 — issued 2026-04-20 — PDF (21 pages)