Stop ANTIFA Act of 2026
The Stop ANTIFA Act of 2026 designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and directs the federal government to dismantle its operations. The bill mandates a national strategy led by the National Joint Terrorism Task Force to investigate and prosecute individuals and groups involved in political violence, including those who provide funding or recruitment. It also requires the Department of the Treasury and the IRS to identify and disrupt financial networks that support these activities.
The provisions, in plain language.
Designates the short title of the legislation as the "Stop ANTIFA Act of 2026."
Designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
Mandates that all executive branch departments and agencies use applicable authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle illegal operations conducted by Antifa, its representatives, or its financial supporters.
Directs the National Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) to coordinate a national strategy to investigate and prosecute entities and individuals engaged in political violence or intimidation.
Mandates the JTTF to investigate federal crimes involving the recruitment or radicalization of persons for political violence, terrorism, or the deprivation of civil rights.
Requires the JTTF to investigate the funders, officers, and employees of organizations that aid or sponsor actors engaged in the specified criminal conduct.
Requires the JTTF to investigate non-governmental organizations and certain U.S. citizens for potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act or money laundering related to domestic terrorism.
Directs the JTTF to coordinate with executive departments to apply existing authorities in support of these investigations and prosecutions.
Authorizes the JTTF to request assistance from law enforcement partners when investigating domestic terrorism.
Requires the National Joint Terrorism Task Force to provide progress updates to the President via the Homeland Security Advisor.
Orders the Attorney General to prosecute all federal offenses related to the JTTF investigations to the maximum extent permissible.
Directs the Attorney General to issue guidance ensuring domestic terrorism priorities include motivated acts such as doxing, swatting, rioting, and civil disorder.
Mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to identify and disrupt financial networks funding domestic terrorism and provide guidance for filing Suspicious Activity Reports.
Directs the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to ensure tax-exempt entities are not financing political violence and to refer violators to the Department of Justice.
Requires federal law enforcement to interrogate individuals engaged in political violence regarding their organizers and financial sponsors prior to adjudication or plea agreements.
Establishes a list of priority crimes for investigation, including assault on federal officers, conspiracy against rights, money laundering, arson, and RICO violations.
Mandates federal law enforcement agencies to use organized crime disruption strategies to dismantle criminal networks.
Authorizes the Attorney General to recommend additional groups for designation as domestic terrorist organizations to the President.
Directs the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to designate domestic terrorism as a national priority and develop law enforcement grant programs.