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Designates Houthis as Terrorists
Recent Bills/Designates Houthis as Terrorists

Designates Houthis as Terrorists

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Why This Matters

This bill designates Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and requires the U.S. government to impose sanctions against them and their affiliates.

If you are involved with Ansarallah or its affiliates, this bill will lead to sanctions that block your financial transactions.
Who this affects
Members of Ansarallah · Supporters of Ansarallah · Individuals engaging with Ansarallah · Businesses engaging with Ansarallah
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill officially labels Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization.
  2. 2The Secretary of State must make this designation within 90 days after the bill becomes law.
  3. 3The President is required to impose sanctions on Ansarallah and its affiliates within the same timeframe.
  4. 4These sanctions will block property and prohibit transactions with individuals connected to Ansarallah.
  5. 5The bill responds to ongoing threats posed by Ansarallah against Saudi Arabia and regional stability.
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Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act This bill requires (1) the Department of State to designate Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Ansarallah.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 3, 2025

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