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H.R. 2065 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Unmasking Hamas Act of 2025

H.R. 2065 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Mar 11, 2025, sponsored by Addison P. McDowell with 12 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 11, 2025
Co-sponsors
12
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Unmasking Hamas Act of 2025 This bill establishes a new offense and strengthens the penalty for certain existing offenses involving prohibited conduct while wearing a disguise. Specifically, it establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for wearing a disguise while interfering with another person's exercise of a protected right or privilege.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Addison P. McDowell (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 12 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 11, 2025
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Mar 11, 2025)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2065 (119th Congress): Unmasking Hamas Act of 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-2065/unmasking-hamas-act-of-2025 (accessed 2026-10-17).