Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood Officially Branded U.S. Terrorist Foe
Published Date: 3/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government has officially labeled the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization starting March 16, 2026. This means the group and its aliases face strict legal and financial restrictions, including freezing assets and banning support. Anyone connected to them should expect serious consequences and tighter controls from now on.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood Designated FTO
The U.S. Department of State designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood — also known as Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan; Sudanese Islamic Movement; al-Bara Bin Malik Brigade; al-Bara' ibn Malik Brigade; and al-Baraa bin Malik Battalion — as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The designation became effective upon publication in the Federal Register on March 16, 2026.
Immediate Legal and Financial Restrictions
The designation triggers strict legal and financial restrictions on the named group and its aliases, including freezing assets and bans on providing support; these restrictions take effect upon publication on March 16, 2026.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-04931, Schedule of Fees for Consular Services-Fee for Administrative Processing of Request for Certificate of Loss of Nationality of the United States
Good news for U.S. citizens and nationals who want to give up their citizenship! Starting April 13, 2026, the fee for processing a Certificate of Loss of Nationality drops from $2,350 to just $450. This big price cut makes it way easier and cheaper to handle this important paperwork at U.S. embassies and consulates.
2025-17851, Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates-Visa Services Fee Changes
The Department of State is adding a $1 fee to enter the Diversity Visa lottery to share costs more fairly among all applicants. This means everyone who wants to try their luck at the visa lottery will pay a small fee upfront, instead of only winners paying later. The new fee will start when you register online, so get ready to pay a buck when you apply!
2025-14826, Visas: Visa Bond Pilot Program
The Department of State is launching a 12-month pilot program where some travelers applying for B-1/B-2 visas from certain countries might need to pay a bond up to $15,000. This applies to visitors from places with high visa overstays or special citizenship rules. The goal? To make sure folks follow visa rules and keep travel safe and fair.
2026-16969, 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation)
The Department of State as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, is announcing an opportunity for public comment on a new proposed collection of information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on a proposed extension of this collection.
2026-16207, Implementation of the Administrative False Claims Act
This rule would establish updated, procedural regulations implementing the Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA) at the Department of State.
2026-16210, Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Official Gift Records and Gift Donor Vetting Records, State- 80, consists of an accounting of all donations received on behalf of the Department of State for the purposes of: maintaining a historical record, properly allocating donations given for a particular purpose, determining future solicitation and gift acceptance, and providing donors with acknowledgment letters for tax purposes. Gift Donor Vetting Records keeps an accounting of the due diligence vetting process conducted on individuals to determine the potential for conflicts of interest with respect to gifts, potential gifts, and potential partnerships with the Department of State.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-05071, ISO New England Inc.; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is checking if ISO New England’s rules for fixing wrong payments in their energy markets are fair and clear. This could affect anyone who buys or sells energy in New England, with possible refunds starting from March 16, 2026. If you want to speak up, you’ve got 21 days to jump in and share your thoughts!
Next: 2026-05074, BE-577: Quarterly Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad-Transactions of U.S. Reporter With Foreign Affiliate
If your U.S. business owns or controls a foreign company, you’ll need to fill out the BE-577 survey every quarter. This survey helps the government track how much money U.S. companies invest abroad and how it affects the economy. You’ll have 30 days after each quarter to report, or 45 days if it’s the year’s final quarter—so keep an eye on those deadlines!