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A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.

2/11/2025, 5:48 AM

Summary of Bill S 70

Bill 119 s 70, also known as the "Ansarallah Sanctions Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to impose sanctions on Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for their involvement in acts of international terrorism. Ansarallah is a rebel group based in Yemen that has been involved in ongoing conflicts in the region.

The bill requires the President of the United States to impose sanctions on individuals or entities that are determined to be affiliated with Ansarallah and have engaged in acts of terrorism. These sanctions may include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on financial transactions.

The purpose of this legislation is to hold Ansarallah accountable for their actions and to deter them from engaging in further acts of terrorism. By imposing sanctions, the United States aims to disrupt the group's operations and prevent them from carrying out future attacks. Overall, Bill 119 s 70 is a targeted measure designed to address the threat posed by Ansarallah and to promote peace and stability in the region. It reflects the United States' commitment to combating terrorism and protecting national security interests.

Congressional Summary of S 70

This bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization. The President must also report to Congress a determination as to whether specified foreign persons are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah.

Current Status of Bill S 70

Bill S 70 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2025. Bill S 70 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 13, 2025.  Bill S 70's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 70

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 70

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 70

A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.
A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.

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