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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.

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3347

Bill 118 s 3347, also known as the "Ansarallah Sanctions Act," is a proposed 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 and entities associated with Ansarallah who are found to be engaging in acts of terrorism. These sanctions may include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on financial transactions.

The purpose of the bill is to hold Ansarallah accountable for their actions and to deter them from further engaging in terrorist activities. By imposing sanctions, the United States aims to disrupt the group's operations and prevent them from carrying out attacks that pose a threat to international security. Overall, the Ansarallah Sanctions Act is a 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 its interests both at home and abroad.

Congressional Summary of S 3347

This bill requires the President to take actions against Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis.

Specifically, the President must designate Ansarallah a foreign terrorist organization. The President must also impose sanctions on Ansarallah and any foreign person (individual or entity) that is an official, agent, or affiliate of Ansarallah.

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 3347

Bill S 3347 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 27, 2023. Bill S 3347 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 27, 2023.  Bill S 3347's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of November 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3347

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3347

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3347

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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