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S 159119th CongressIn Committee
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
Introduced: Jan 21, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
S. 159 designates Ansarallah (the Houthi movement) as a foreign terrorist organization and imposes sanctions. The bill requires the Secretary of State to designate Ansarallah within 90 days and the President to impose sanctions under Executive Orders 13224 and 13780, targeting Ansarallah and its affiliates.
Key Points
- 1Designation of Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization.
- 2Imposition of sanctions under EO 13224 (financial) and EO 13780 (entry restrictions).
- 3Designation to occur within 90 days of enactment.
- 4Findings citing Iranian support, drone attacks, and prior U.S. designations.
- 5Sanctions apply to Ansarallah and any affiliated foreign persons.
Impact Areas
Ansarallah and affiliated entitiesYemen and Saudi ArabiaU.S. Treasury and Department of StateU.S. citizens and businesses dealing with sanctioned partiesInternational counterterrorism efforts
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