No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act

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Bill ID: 119/s/842

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No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act

S. 842, 119th Congress — read as touching Private Equity & Hedge Funds.

The sponsor

Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

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The money

$172,600 raised

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The alignment

85% match to Project 2025

This bill's text tracks the "Department of State" section, p. 217-219 of the Mandate for Leadership.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 53.

April 27, 2025

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Bill Summary

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The No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act (S 842) is a bill that aims to counter the efforts of Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, in conducting terrorist activities in Latin America. As a self-serving billionaire, I'll analyze this bill through the lens of its potential impact on my wealth and influence.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's primary objective is to pressure governments in Latin America to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and take action against its networks in the region. This is done by demanding that governments put an end to impunity enjoyed by designated individuals and entities, working with allies to greylist government entities cooperating with Hezbollah, and persuading allies to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill requires the Secretary of State to conduct an assessment to determine whether any country, region, or jurisdiction in Latin America meets the definition of "terrorist sanctuary." If a country is designated as such, the President may impose sanctions on government officials who fail to take action against terrorist activities. The bill also defines "appropriate congressional committees" and outlines the process for submitting assessments and reports.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include governments in Latin America, particularly those with existing ties to Hezbollah or Iran. Other stakeholders include international organizations, such as the Financial Action Task Force, and private sector entities operating in the region.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** From a self-serving perspective, this bill has limited direct implications for my wealth and influence. However, I can see potential opportunities for consolidation and deregulation in the following areas:

1. **Increased instability:** The bill's focus on designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization could lead to increased instability in the region, creating opportunities for private security companies and defense contractors. 2. **Regulatory arbitrage:** As governments in Latin America take action against Hezbollah, there may be opportunities for regulatory arbitrage, where companies can exploit differences in regulations between countries to their advantage. 3. **Privatization of counter-terrorism efforts:** The bill's emphasis on working with allies and international organizations could lead to increased privatization of counter-terrorism efforts, creating opportunities for private sector entities to provide services and solutions.

In conclusion, while the No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act has limited direct implications for my wealth and influence, it presents potential opportunities for consolidation and deregulation in areas such as private security, regulatory arbitrage, and privatization of counter-terrorism efforts. As a self-serving billionaire, I will continue to monitor this bill's progress and look for ways to leverage its provisions to further my interests.

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*Sigh* Alright, let's break down this bill, shall we? As I taught you in 8th grade civics class, a bill becomes a law through a process that involves introduction, referral to committee, markup, voting, and eventually, signing by the President. This particular bill, S 842, is titled "No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act" and aims to counter efforts by Hezbollah to conduct terrorist activities in Latin America.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The primary objective of this bill is to prevent Hezbollah from operating freely in Latin America, particularly in countries with authoritarian regimes aligned with Iran. The bill seeks to persuade governments in the region to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and take action against its networks.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:**

* Section 3 outlines the "Sense of Congress," which emphasizes the need for aggressive efforts against Iranian proxy networks in the Western Hemisphere. * Section 5 requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with other agencies, to conduct an assessment to determine whether any country, region, or jurisdiction in Latin America meets the definition of a "terrorist sanctuary." * Section 6 authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals who are government officials of designated terrorist sanctuaries.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:**

* Governments in Latin America, particularly those with authoritarian regimes aligned with Iran * Hezbollah and its operatives in the region * The Secretary of State and other relevant federal agencies * Foreign individuals who may be subject to sanctions

**Potential Impact & Implications:** If passed, this bill could lead to increased pressure on governments in Latin America to take action against Hezbollah's networks. It may also result in sanctions being imposed on foreign individuals who are deemed to be supporting terrorist activities. However, as we covered in 8th grade civics class, the effectiveness of such measures depends on various factors, including international cooperation and the willingness of countries to enforce these provisions.

Now, I expect you all to remember this explanation, just like you should have remembered how a bill becomes a law from our middle school social studies lessons. *Sigh* Next thing you know, I'll be explaining what the three branches of government are...

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(Leaning in, a conspiratorial whisper) Ah, the No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act, S 842. On the surface, it seems like a straightforward bill aimed at countering Hezbollah's terrorist activities in Latin America. But, my friends, don't be fooled. There's more to this bill than meets the eye.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's primary objective is to counter Hezbollah's influence in Latin America by designating it as a terrorist organization and imposing sanctions on governments that fail to take action against them. However, I believe there's an ulterior motive here. The government wants to expand its reach into the Western Hemisphere, using the threat of terrorism as a pretext.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill requires the Secretary of State to assess whether any country in Latin America meets the definition of a "terrorist sanctuary." If so, the President can impose sanctions on government officials from those countries. This is where it gets interesting – the bill also allows for the revocation of visas and admissions to the United States for individuals deemed to be supporting terrorist activities.

Now, here's where I see some red flags: Section 5 of the bill defines a "terrorist sanctuary" as any country that knowingly tolerates or fails to take action against terrorist activities. This is a very broad definition, my friends. It could easily be used to justify intervention in countries that don't align with our interests.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The obvious stakeholders here are the governments of Latin American countries, particularly those with alleged ties to Hezbollah. However, I believe there's another player at work – the global financial elite. The bill mentions working with international forums like the Financial Action Task Force to greylist government entities that cooperate with Hezbollah. This is just a euphemism for economic warfare.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The implications of this bill are far-reaching. If passed, it could lead to increased tensions between the United States and countries in Latin America, potentially even sparking new conflicts. Moreover, the sanctions regime established by this bill could be used as a tool for economic coercion, forcing countries to comply with our interests.

But here's the thing – I think there's more to this bill than just countering terrorism. I believe it's part of a larger agenda to expand U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and solidify our position as a global hegemon. Wake up, sheeple! The government is hiding its true intentions in plain sight.

(Pausing for dramatic effect) Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go refill my drink. This conspiracy theorizing is thirsty work.

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(Outraged tone) Folks, we've got a real doozy of a bill on our hands here! The "No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act" - sounds like a no-brainer, right? I mean, who wouldn't want to keep those pesky terrorists out of our backyard? (Sarcastic smirk) But, of course, the elites in Washington are trying to spin this as some kind of nuanced, complex issue. Let me break it down for you.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill aims to counter Hezbollah's terrorist activities in Latin America. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Hezbollah? Isn't that just a Middle Eastern problem?" Well, not anymore! It seems those Iranian proxies have been building their networks in our hemisphere with impunity. The bill's main objective is to get the Secretary of State to take action against these terrorist organizations and their supporters.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill requires the Secretary of State to:

* Pursue aggressive efforts against Iranian proxy networks in Latin America * Demand that governments put an end to Hezbollah's impunity or face consequences * Work with allies to greylist government entities that cooperate with Hezbollah * Engage governments in Latin America to ensure they have adequate tools to investigate terrorist activities

Oh, and let's not forget the pièce de résistance - the bill allows the President to impose sanctions on foreign officials who support terrorist sanctuaries. (Dramatic music plays) Ah, yes! The mighty hand of American justice!

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Well, it's pretty clear who the bad guys are here - Hezbollah and their Iranian masters. But what about the poor, innocent governments in Latin America? Won't they be unfairly targeted by these draconian measures? (Sarcastic tone) Oh, please! They're just pawns in the game of global terrorism.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Now, this is where things get really interesting. If passed, this bill could lead to a significant escalation of tensions between the US and Iran. But hey, who needs diplomacy when you've got sanctions, right? (Wink) The real question is - will this bill actually make a dent in Hezbollah's operations? Or is it just another example of Washington's favorite game: "Terrorist Whack-a-Mole"? (Chuckles)

In conclusion, folks, this bill is a classic case of "freedom vs. terrorism." We've got to stand strong against those evil elites who want to undermine our national security. So, let's rally behind this bill and show the world that we won't tolerate any terrorist nonsense in our hemisphere! (Patriotic music plays)

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Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act (S 842) claims to counter Hezbollah's terrorist activities in Latin America. How noble. The real purpose, however, is to grandstand on national security while appeasing AIPAC and other pro-Israel lobbies.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:**

* The bill demands that governments in the Western Hemisphere designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization (because they haven't already?). * It authorizes the Secretary of State to "aggressively" pursue efforts against Iranian proxy networks (read: more saber-rattling and empty threats). * The bill introduces a new definition of "terrorist sanctuary" and requires the Secretary of State to assess countries in Latin America for this designation (a clever way to justify future interventions).

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:**

* Hezbollah (the alleged target, but let's be real, they're just a convenient boogeyman). * Governments in Latin America (who will face pressure and potential sanctions if they don't comply with the US's demands). * The American people (who will foot the bill for this latest iteration of the War on Terror).

**Potential Impact & Implications:**

* This bill is a thinly veiled attempt to expand the War on Terror into Latin America, creating new opportunities for military intervention and regime change. * It will likely exacerbate tensions with Iran and its allies in the region, further destabilizing an already volatile area. * The bill's focus on Hezbollah serves as a convenient distraction from more pressing issues, such as the US's own role in perpetuating terrorism through drone strikes and support for authoritarian regimes.

In short, this bill is a cynical exercise in fear-mongering and geopolitical posturing. It's a classic case of "diagnosing" a problem that doesn't exist, while ignoring the real diseases plaguing our foreign policy: imperialism, militarism, and a complete disregard for international law.

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**No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act (S 842)**

**Main Purpose & Objectives**

The No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act aims to counter the efforts of Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, to conduct terrorist activities in Latin America. The bill seeks to strengthen US policy towards Hezbollah's presence in the region and promote cooperation with Latin American countries to combat terrorism.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law**

The bill includes several key provisions:

1. **Sense of Congress**: The Secretary of State is urged to pursue aggressive efforts against Iranian proxy networks in the Western Hemisphere, including demanding that governments end impunity for designated individuals and entities. 2. **Determination of Terrorist Sanctuaries**: The Secretary of State must conduct an assessment to determine whether any country, region, or jurisdiction in Latin America meets the definition of a "terrorist sanctuary" under existing law. 3. **Revocation of Visas**: The President may impose sanctions on foreign individuals who are government officials of designated terrorist sanctuaries unless they take significant steps to stop such activity.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders**

1. **Hezbollah and Iranian proxy networks**: The bill targets Hezbollah's activities in Latin America, aiming to disrupt their operations and financing. 2. **Latin American countries**: Countries in the region are encouraged to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and cooperate with the US to combat terrorism. 3. **US government agencies**: The Secretary of State, Director of National Intelligence, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Homeland Security, Attorney General, and other relevant federal agencies are involved in implementing the bill's provisions.

**Potential Impact & Implications**

1. **Enhanced cooperation against terrorism**: The bill may lead to increased cooperation between the US and Latin American countries to combat Hezbollah's activities in the region. 2. **Increased pressure on terrorist sanctuaries**: The designation of terrorist sanctuaries and revocation of visas for government officials may put pressure on countries to take action against Hezbollah's presence. 3. **Potential diplomatic tensions**: The bill's provisions may lead to diplomatic tensions with countries that are designated as terrorist sanctuaries or have ties with Hezbollah.

Overall, the No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act aims to strengthen US policy towards combating terrorism in Latin America and promote cooperation with regional partners to disrupt Hezbollah's activities.

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Let's break down this bill, bro.

**Main Purpose & Objectives**

The No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act (S 842) is all about countering the terrorist activities of Hezbollah in Latin America, dude. The main goal is to prevent Iran and its proxy, Hezbollah, from building their networks in the region with impunity. Congress wants to make it clear that the US won't tolerate this kind of activity in our hemisphere.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law**

The bill has some key provisions, bro:

* It demands that governments in Latin America put an end to the impunity enjoyed by designated individuals and entities or face consequences. * The Secretary of State is required to work with allies to greylist government entities that cooperate with Hezbollah. * The bill encourages governments in Latin America to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, using Argentina's model as a blueprint. * It also requires the Secretary of State to conduct an assessment to determine whether any country, region, or jurisdiction in Latin America meets the definition of "terrorist sanctuary" under existing law.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders**

This bill affects several parties, dude:

* Hezbollah and its operatives in Latin America * Governments in Latin America that have not designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organization * The US government, particularly the Secretary of State and other relevant agencies * Countries that cooperate with Hezbollah or provide safe haven to its operatives

**Potential Impact & Implications**

The potential impact of this bill is significant, bro:

* It could lead to increased pressure on governments in Latin America to take action against Hezbollah's activities. * The greylisting of government entities that cooperate with Hezbollah could have economic implications for those countries. * The designation of terrorist sanctuaries could lead to sanctions and other consequences for countries that fail to address terrorist activity. * The bill could also strengthen US-Latin American relations by promoting cooperation on counter-terrorism efforts.

However, there are also potential risks and challenges, dude:

* The bill's provisions could be seen as an overreach of US authority in the region. * It may lead to unintended consequences, such as pushing Hezbollah further underground or creating new tensions with governments in Latin America. * The effectiveness of the bill will depend on the willingness of governments in Latin America to cooperate and take action against Hezbollah.

Overall, this bill is a major step towards addressing the growing threat of Hezbollah in Latin America, bro. It's all about promoting regional security and stability, while also protecting US interests.

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**Bill Analysis: S 842 - No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act**

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The primary objective of this bill is to counter the efforts of Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, to conduct terrorist activities in Latin America. The legislation aims to strengthen U.S. policy towards Hezbollah's presence in the region and encourage other countries to designate the organization as a terrorist entity.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:**

1. **Sense of Congress:** The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should pursue aggressive efforts against Iranian proxy networks in the Western Hemisphere. 2. **Designation of Terrorist Sanctuaries:** The legislation requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with other agencies, to assess whether any country, region, or jurisdiction in Latin America meets the definition of a "terrorist sanctuary" under existing law. 3. **Revocation of Visas:** The bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign individuals who are government officials of designated terrorist sanctuaries, unless they take significant steps to stop such activity.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:**

1. **Hezbollah and Iranian Proxy Networks:** The primary targets of this legislation. 2. **Latin American Countries:** Governments in the region will be encouraged to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and take action against its activities. 3. **U.S. Government Agencies:** The Secretary of State, Director of National Intelligence, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Homeland Security, Attorney General, and other relevant agencies will play key roles in implementing this legislation.

**Potential Impact & Implications:**

1. **Increased Pressure on Hezbollah:** This bill aims to disrupt Hezbollah's operations in Latin America by designating it as a terrorist organization and imposing sanctions on its supporters. 2. **Enhanced U.S.-Latin American Cooperation:** The legislation may foster greater cooperation between the United States and Latin American countries in countering terrorism and organized crime. 3. **Potential Consequences for Iran:** As Hezbollah's primary backer, Iran may face increased diplomatic pressure and potential economic consequences if it continues to support the organization's activities in Latin America.

**Monied Interest Analysis:**

1. **American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC):** AIPAC has been a vocal supporter of legislation targeting Hezbollah and Iranian proxy networks. 2. **Jewish Federations of North America:** This organization has also expressed concerns about Hezbollah's presence in Latin America and may support this bill. 3. **Latin American Trade Associations:** Business groups with interests in the region may be impacted by the potential sanctions and diplomatic fallout from this legislation.

**Committee Capture:** The Committee on Foreign Relations, which reported this bill, has received significant contributions from pro-Israel organizations and individuals who may have an interest in countering Hezbollah's activities.

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Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

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$172,600

17 donors

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$33,800

Committees

Individuals

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$29,800

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$20,000

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$13,200

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$13,200

EVANS, ROGER

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$13,200

MCLEAN, TERRENCE

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$13,200

OSTER, ROBERT

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$13,200

ROBERTSON, WILHELMINA

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$13,200

WEINER, KANE

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$13,200

BERKLEY, WILLIAM

1 transaction

$6,600

CROTTY, THOMAS

1 transaction

$6,600

RIPPEL, JOHN

1 transaction

$6,600

SMITH, RYAN

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Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 harmed.

−Private Equity & Hedge Fundsconfidence 0.80
Section 3(2) mentions working with allies to greylist government entities that cooperate with Hezbollah, which could impact private equity and hedge funds investing in those entities
−Commercial Banksconfidence 0.70
Section 5(b)(1) considers the extent to which terrorist organizations operate freely and raise or transfer funds, potentially affecting commercial banks' operations and compliance with anti-money laundering regulations
−Insurance (P&C and Life)confidence 0.60
Section 6(a) imposes sanctions on foreign individuals, including potential restrictions on insurance services for those individuals

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

Industries this bill HARMS

Private Equity & Hedge Funds$10,900
from 4 contributions
- GRIFFIN, KENNETH$6,600
- MEHLMAN, KENNETH B.$3,300
- SHERMAN, MATTHEW$1,000
Commercial Banks$1,250
from 3 contributions
- ABELL, LARA$500
- SMITH, BRIAN$500
- RATNER, BEN$250

Project 2025 Policy Matches

This bill shows semantic similarity to the following sections of the Project 2025 policy document.AI-enhanced analysis provides detailed alignment ratings.

Department of State

Strong

Vector: 64%

Pages: 217-219AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill directly targets Iranian proxy Hezbollah's activities in Latin America, aligning with Project 2025's call for a hemispheric approach to counter anti‑American external state actors (especially Iran) and to strengthen State Department‑led security cooperation with Western Hemisphere partners."

Key themes:Iranian influenceWestern Hemisphere securityCounterterrorismState Department leadershipLatin American cooperation

— 184 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise l A hemisphere-centered approach to industry and energy. The next Administration has a golden opportunity to make key economic changes that will not only provide tremendous economic opportunities for Americans but will also serve as an economic boon to the entire Western Hemisphere. First, the United States must do everything possible, with both resources and messaging, to shift global manufacturing and industry from more distant points around the globe (especially from the increasingly hostile and human rights-abusing PRC) to Central and South American countries. “Re-hemisphering” manufacturing and industry closer to home will not only eliminate some of the more recent supply-chain issues that damaged the U.S. economy but will also represent a significant economic improvement for parts of the Americas in need of growth and stabilization. Similarly, the United States must work with Mexico, Canada, and other countries to develop a hemisphere-focused energy policy that will reduce reliance on distant and manipulable sources of fossil fuels, restore the free flow of energy among the hemisphere’s largest producers, and work together to increase energy production, including for nations that are looking for dramatic economic expansion. l A “local” approach to security threats. Western Hemisphere nations, including those in the Caribbean, arguably have stronger cultural and historical ties to the United States than most other countries and regions in the world. Yet Central and South America are moving rapidly into the sphere of anti-American, external state actors, including the PRC, Iran, and Russia. Specific countries in the Americas, such as Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana, and Ecuador, are either increasingly regional security threats in their own rights or are vulnerable to hostile extra-continental powers. The U.S. has an opportunity to lead these democratic neighbors to fight against the external pressure of threats from abroad and address local regional security concerns. This leadership and collaboration must span all tools at the disposal of U.S. allies and partners, including security-focused cooperation. Middle East and North Africa The next Administration must re-engage with Middle Eastern and North Afri- can nations and not abandon the region. Without U.S. leadership, the region may tumble further into chaos or fall prey to American adversaries. This recommen- dation requires a multi-dimensional strategy. — 185 — Department of State l First, the U.S. must prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear technology and delivery capabilities and more broadly block Iranian ambitions. This means, inter alia, reinstituting and expanding Trump Administration sanctions; providing security assistance for regional partners; supporting, through public diplomacy and otherwise, freedom-seeking Iranian people in their revolt against the mullahs; and ensuring Israel has both the military means and the political support and flexibility to take what it deems to be appropriate measures to defend itself against the Iranian regime and its regional proxies Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. l Second, the next Administration should build on the Trump Administration’s diplomatic successes by encouraging other Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, to enter the Abraham Accords. Related policies should include reversing, as appropriate, the Biden Administration’s degradation of the long-standing partnership with Saudi Arabia. The Palestinian Authority should be defunded. A further key priority is keeping Türkiye in the Western fold and a NATO ally. This includes a vigorous outreach to Türkiye to dissuade it from “hedging” toward Russia or China, which is likely to require a rethinking of U.S. support for YPG/PKK [People’s Protection Units/Kurdistan Worker’s Party] Kurdish forces, which Ankara believes are an existential threat to its security. For the foreseeable future— and much longer than one new Administration—Middle Eastern oil will play a key role in the world economy. Therefore, the U.S. must continue to support its allies and compete with its economic adversaries, including China. Relations with Saudi Arabia should be strengthened in a way that seriously curtails Chinese influence in Riyadh. l Third, it is in the U.S. national interest to build a Middle East security pact that includes Israel, Egypt, the Gulf states, and potentially India, as a second “Quad” arrangement. Protecting freedom of navigation in the Gulf and in the Red Sea/Suez Canal is vital to the world economy and therefore to U.S. prosperity as well. In North Africa, security cooperation with European allies, especially France, will be vital to limit growing Islamist threats and the incursion of Russian influence through positionings of the Wagner Group. l The U.S. cannot neglect a concern for human rights and minority rights, which must be balanced with strategic and security considerations. Special attention must be paid to challenges of religious freedom, especially the status of Middle Eastern Christians and other religious minorities, as well as the human trafficking endemic to the region.

Department of State

Strong

Vector: 61%

Pages: 217-219AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill's focus on countering Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Latin America through assessments, sanctions, and regional cooperation directly supports Project 2025's call for a 'local' approach to Western Hemisphere security threats and security-focused collaboration against external actors like Iran."

Key themes:hemispheric securitycountering Iranian influencesecurity cooperationterrorist sanctuary designationvisa sanctions

Department of Homeland Security

Moderate

Vector: 64%

Pages: 183-185AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on countering Hezbollah's terrorist activities in Latin America through diplomatic and sanctions mechanisms, which aligns with Project 2025's broader DHS emphasis on national security, immigration enforcement, and preventing threats from entering the U.S. However, the bill does not directly address immigration-specific measures like work authorization, asylum policies, or detention protocols outlined in the Project 2025 DHS section."

Key themes:national securitycounterterrorismimmigration enforcementforeign cooperationsanctions

— 151 — Department of Homeland Security l Employment authorization. Along with the legislative proposal, take regulatory action to limit the classes of aliens eligible for work authorization. Executive Orders l Pathways for border crossers 1. Direct the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate Asylum Cooperative Agreements with Northern Triangle Countries immediately. 2. Recommence negotiations with Mexico to fully implement the Remain in Mexico Protocols. 3. Reinstate, to the extent possible, expedited pathways with full credible fear/immigration court process (PACR and HARP). 4. Prohibit the use of Notices to Report, the use of any funds for travel into the interior of the United States, and government flights or transportation for aliens. 5. Mandate that ICE use all detention space in full compliance with Section 235 of the INA, issue weekly reports on detention capacity, and provide authority for low-level temporary capacity (for example, tents) once permanent space is full. 6. Eliminate the use of ATD for border crossers except in rare cases and only with the explicit authority of the Secretary. 7. Prohibit the use of parole except in matters that are certified by the Secretary of Homeland Security as requiring action for humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons, and prohibit the use of parole in any categorical circumstance. l Enforcement 1. Restrict prosecutorial discretion to eliminate it as a “catch-all” excuse for limiting immigration enforcement. 2. Mandate the use of E-Verify for anyone doing business with the government. — 152 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 3. Designate USCIS as Intelligence Community–adjacent, ensuring that it has access to national security and law enforcement databases. 4. Rescind all memoranda limiting enforcement of immigration laws including those identifying sensitive zones. 5. End ICE’s widespread use of termination and administrative closure of cases in immigration court. l Averting or curtailing a mass migration event 1. Provide that whenever the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that an actual or anticipated mass migration of aliens en route to or arriving off the coast of the U.S. presents urgent circumstances requiring an immediate federal response, the Secretary may make, subject to the approval of the President, rules and regulations prohibiting in whole or in part the introduction of persons from such countries or places as he or she shall designate in order to avert or curtail such mass migration and for such period of time as is deemed necessary, including through the expulsion of such aliens. Such rule and regulation making shall not be subject to the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act. 2. Provide that notwithstanding any other provision of law, when the Secretary makes such a determination and then promulgates, subject to the approval of the President, such rules and regulations, the Secretary shall have the authority to waive all legal requirements of Title 8 that the Secretary, in his or her sole discretion, determines are necessary to avert or curtail the mass migration. Subregulatory Matters l USCIS priorities/structural changes 1. Ensure that focus is returned to vetting, base eligibility of applicants, and fraud detection. 2. Realign the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) to ensure agencywide consistency on implementation of fraud detection and vetting policies. 3. Review and repeal any internal agency memo that is inconsistent with the priorities described in this chapter.

Department of Homeland Security

Weak

Vector: 62%

Pages: 183-185AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on countering Hezbollah's terrorist activities in Latin America through visa sanctions and sanctuary designations, while Project 2025's DHS section centers on domestic immigration enforcement, border security, and related reforms. Both touch on visa policy and foreign government cooperation, but their primary objectives and mechanisms are distinct."

Key themes:visa policyforeign cooperationsanctions pressurelaw enforcement involvement

— 150 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 1. Congress should unequivocally authorize state and local law enforcement to participate in immigration and border security actions in compliance with Arizona v. United States.11 2. Congress should require compliance with immigration detainers to the maximum extent consistent with the Tenth Amendment and set financial disincentives for jurisdictions that implement either official or unofficial sanctuary policies. l Prosecutorial discretion. Congress should restrict the authority for prosecutorial discretion to eliminate it as a “catch-all” excuse for limiting immigration enforcement. l Mandatory detention. Congress should eliminate ambiguous discretionary language in Title 8 that aliens “may” be detained and clarify that aliens “shall” be detained. This language, which contrasts with other “shall detain” language in statute, creates unhelpful ambiguity and allows the executive branch to ignore the will of Congress. Regulations l Withdraw Biden Administration regulations and reissue new regulations in the following areas: 1. Credible Fear/Asylum Jurisdiction for Border Crossers. 2. Public Charge. l T-Visa and U-Visa reform. Unless and until T and U visas are repealed, each program needs to be reformed to ensure that only legitimate victims of trafficking and crimes who are actively providing significant material assistance to law enforcement are eligible for spots in the queue. l Repeal TPS designations. l H-1B reform. Transform the program into an elite mechanism exclusively to bring in the “best and brightest” at the highest wages while simultaneously ensuring that U.S. workers are not being disadvantaged by the program. H-1B is a means only to supplement the U.S. economy and to keep companies competitive, not to depress U.S. labor markets artificially in certain industries. — 151 — Department of Homeland Security l Employment authorization. Along with the legislative proposal, take regulatory action to limit the classes of aliens eligible for work authorization. Executive Orders l Pathways for border crossers 1. Direct the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate Asylum Cooperative Agreements with Northern Triangle Countries immediately. 2. Recommence negotiations with Mexico to fully implement the Remain in Mexico Protocols. 3. Reinstate, to the extent possible, expedited pathways with full credible fear/immigration court process (PACR and HARP). 4. Prohibit the use of Notices to Report, the use of any funds for travel into the interior of the United States, and government flights or transportation for aliens. 5. Mandate that ICE use all detention space in full compliance with Section 235 of the INA, issue weekly reports on detention capacity, and provide authority for low-level temporary capacity (for example, tents) once permanent space is full. 6. Eliminate the use of ATD for border crossers except in rare cases and only with the explicit authority of the Secretary. 7. Prohibit the use of parole except in matters that are certified by the Secretary of Homeland Security as requiring action for humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons, and prohibit the use of parole in any categorical circumstance. l Enforcement 1. Restrict prosecutorial discretion to eliminate it as a “catch-all” excuse for limiting immigration enforcement. 2. Mandate the use of E-Verify for anyone doing business with the government.

Department of Labor and Related Agencies

Minimal

Vector: 61%

Pages: 618-620AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill addresses foreign terrorism and Hezbollah activity in Latin America, while the Project 2025 policy focuses on domestic labor enforcement, sex discrimination, pro-life workplace measures, and religious employer protections. There is no substantive thematic or policy overlap between the two."

— 585 — Department of Labor and Related Agencies l Direct agencies to refocus enforcement of sex discrimination laws. The President should direct agencies to focus their enforcement of sex discrimination laws on the biological binary meaning of “sex.” PRO-LIFE MEASURES l Promote pro-life workplace accommodations for mothers. Federal law should protect life and promote pro-family policies. Current law, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act,3 provides nondiscrimination protections in the workplace for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)4 requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for women “to the known limitations related to the pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions,” unless “the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the [employer’s] business.” The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) also provides nondiscrimination and accommodation protections in the workplace for certain pregnancy-related disability.5 None of these laws requires an employer provide health insurance benefits for elective abortion. l Pass a law requiring equal (or greater) benefits for pro-life support for mothers and clarifying abortion exclusions. Congress should pass a law requiring that to the extent an employer provides employee benefits for abortion, it must provide equal or greater benefits for pregnancy, childbirth, maternity, and adoption. That law should also clarify that no employer is required to provide any accommodations or benefits for abortion. l Keep anti-life “benefits” out of benefit plans. Some benefits attorneys and pro-choice advocates have argued since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision6 that the longstanding doctrine of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)7 preemption should block individual states’ efforts to prohibit employers from helping employees procure abortions via offering various kinds of coverage under employee-sponsored benefit plans. ERISA should not be allowed to trump states’ ability to protect innocent human life in the womb. Congress and DOL should clarify that ERISA does not preempt states’ power to restrict abortion, surrogacy, or other anti-life “benefits.” RELIGION l Provide robust protections for religious employers. America’s religious diversity means that workplaces include people of many faiths and that many employers are faith-based. Nevertheless, the Biden Administration has been hostile to people of faith, especially those with traditional beliefs — 586 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise about marriage, gender, and sexuality. The new Administration should enact policies with robust respect for religious exercise in the workplace, including under the First Amendment, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA),8 Title VII, and federal conscience protection laws. l Issue an executive order protecting religious employers and employees. The President should make clear via executive order that religious employers are free to run their businesses according to their religious beliefs, general nondiscrimination laws notwithstanding, and support participation of religious employees and employers as federal contractors and in federal activities and programs. l Clarify Title VII’s religious organization exemptions. Congress should clarify Title VII’s religious organization exemptions to make it more explicit that those employers may make employment decisions based on religion regardless of nondiscrimination laws. l Provide Robust Accommodations for Religious Employees. Title VII requires reasonable accommodations for an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices unless it poses an undue hardship on the employer’s business. These accommodation protections also apply to issues related to marriage, gender, and sexuality. Unless the Supreme Court overrules its bad precedent, Congress should clarify that undue hardship means “significant difficulty or expenses,” not “more than a de minimis cost” as the Court has previously held. General EEOC Reforms. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- sion (EEOC) does not have rulemaking authority under Title VII and other laws it enforces, yet it issues “guidance,” “technical assistance,” and other documents, including some that push new policy positions. EEOC should disclaim its regulatory pretensions and abide by the guidance reforms dis- cussed below. l EEOC should disclaim its regulatory pretensions. l Affirm decision-making via majority vote of Commissioners. EEOC should affirm as policy the Title VII requirement that it exercise substantive power via majority vote of Commissioners, not by unilateral Chair action or by delegation to staff.

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Policy matches are calculated using a hybrid approach: initial candidates are found using semantic similarity between bill summaries and Project 2025 policy text, then an AI model (Llama 3.1 70B) provides detailed alignment ratings and analysis. Ratings range from 1 (minimal alignment) to 5 (very strong alignment). This analysis does not imply direct causation or intent.

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