To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Hamadeh of Arizona (for himself, Mr. Wilson of South …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the President to officially designate Ansarallah (also known as the Houthi movement) as a foreign terrorist organization within 30 days. The designation would be made under existing immigration law that governs how the U.S. identifies and treats terrorist groups. Additionally, the President must investigate and report to Congress whether three specific individuals—Abdul Malik al-Houthi, Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Houthi, and Abdullah Yahya al-Hakim—are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. national security and counter-terrorism agencies benefit from expanded legal authority to pursue, investigate, and sanction Ansarallah members and affiliates. The designation provides law enforcement with additional tools to freeze assets, restrict travel, and prosecute material support cases. Countries opposing Houthi activities in Yemen and the Middle East also benefit from U.S. policy alignment against the group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Ansarallah (the Houthi movement) and its members face severe legal consequences, including asset freezes, travel bans, and potential criminal prosecution for anyone providing material support. The three named individuals face investigation and likely sanctions if determined to be officials or affiliates. U.S. financial institutions and businesses must implement enhanced compliance procedures to screen for and block transactions with designated entities, creating new regulatory burdens. The State Department must dedicate resources to making the designation and conducting the investigation within the 30-day deadline.
Key Provisions
- Mandates foreign terrorist organization (FTO) designation of Ansarallah within 30 days of enactment
- Requires presidential determination on three named individuals' affiliation with Ansarallah within 30 days of FTO designation
- Identifies Abdul Malik al-Houthi, Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Houthi, and Abdullah Yahya al-Hakim for investigation
- Requires reporting of findings to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Defines Ansarallah broadly to include "the Houthi movement" and "any other alias"
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires the President to designate Ansarallah (the Houthi movement) as a foreign terrorist organization and determine which individuals are its officials, agents, or affiliates.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Use foreign terrorist organization designation and sanctions to pressure the Houthi movement in Yemen"
Likely Beneficiaries
- U.S. national security agencies
- Countries opposing Houthi activities
- Anti-Houthi forces in Yemen
Likely Burden Bearers
- Ansarallah/Houthi movement members
- Named individuals (Abdul Malik al-Houthi, Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Houthi, Abdullah Yahya al-Hakim)
- Any organizations or persons affiliated with Ansarallah
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
the movement known as Ansarallah, the Houthi movement, or any other alias
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