A bill to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes.

1/22/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 119 s 159, also known as the "Ansarallah Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose sanctions on the group.

Ansarallah is a rebel group based in Yemen that has been involved in the ongoing conflict in the country. The group has been accused of committing acts of terrorism and destabilizing the region. By designating Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization, the US government aims to hold the group accountable for its actions and prevent it from receiving support or funding from individuals or entities within the United States.

In addition to designating Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization, the bill also includes provisions for imposing sanctions on the group. These sanctions may include freezing assets, restricting travel, and prohibiting financial transactions with individuals or entities associated with Ansarallah. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 159 is to combat terrorism and promote stability in the region by targeting and sanctioning Ansarallah. The bill is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
Congress
119

Number
S - 159

Introduced on
2025-01-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 119 s 159, also known as the "Ansarallah Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose sanctions on the group.

Ansarallah is a rebel group based in Yemen that has been involved in the ongoing conflict in the country. The group has been accused of committing acts of terrorism and destabilizing the region. By designating Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization, the US government aims to hold the group accountable for its actions and prevent it from receiving support or funding from individuals or entities within the United States.

In addition to designating Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization, the bill also includes provisions for imposing sanctions on the group. These sanctions may include freezing assets, restricting travel, and prohibiting financial transactions with individuals or entities associated with Ansarallah. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 159 is to combat terrorism and promote stability in the region by targeting and sanctioning Ansarallah. The bill is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
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Official Title as IntroducedA bill to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.