A bill to require the redesignation of Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization.
1/23/2025, 11:56 AMSummary of Bill S 145
Bill 119 s 145, also known as the "Ansarallah Foreign Terrorist Organization Redesignation Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to require the redesignation of Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization.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.
If passed, this bill would require the US government to officially designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization. This designation would have significant implications for the group, including potential sanctions and restrictions on their activities. Supporters of the bill argue that designating Ansarallah as a terrorist organization is necessary to combat their violent actions and protect regional stability. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential impact of such a designation on the humanitarian situation in Yemen and the ongoing conflict. Overall, Bill 119 s 145 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the threat posed by Ansarallah in Yemen. Its passage would mark a significant development in US policy towards the region and could have far-reaching consequences for the conflict and the people of Yemen.
Congressional Summary of S 145
Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to take actions against Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis.
Specifically, the bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require U.S. financial institutions to block transactions involving the organization.)
The President must also (1) impose property blocking sanctions on Ansarallah and any foreign person who is an official, agent, or affiliate of the organization; (2) submit to Congress a determination as to whether three specified individuals are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah; and (3) submit to Congress a strategy to degrade the offensive capabilities of Ansarallah and to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and nearby waterways.
