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S. 159: Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

United States · 119 · In committee

Introduced January 21, 2025

Latest action, January 21, 2025: Introduced in Senate

Official summary

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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