To require the redesignation of Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The Dismantle Iran's Proxy Act of 2025 requires the President to designate the Houthi movement (Ansarallah) in Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization and impose financial sanctions on its leaders and affiliates. The bill aims to counter Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and restore safe navigation through this critical international waterway.
Who Benefits and How
International shipping and logistics companies would benefit from reduced security risks and lower costs if Houthi attacks on commercial vessels decrease. Global trade would flow more freely through the Red Sea, a critical route connecting Asia and Europe. Defense contractors may see increased demand for military equipment and services as the U.S. develops strategies to degrade Houthi offensive capabilities. Saudi Arabia and Gulf allies would benefit from increased pressure on a regional adversary.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Houthi leadership and affiliated individuals will face asset freezes, travel bans, and criminal penalties under the terrorism designation. Humanitarian organizations operating in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen may face increased compliance burdens and potential restrictions on aid delivery due to sanctions on the de facto governing authority. U.S. financial institutions will bear increased compliance costs to screen transactions related to Yemen. The State Department and USAID face new reporting requirements on humanitarian aid obstacles.
Key Provisions
- Mandates FTO designation of Ansarallah within 30 days of enactment
- Requires sanctions under Executive Order 13224 on Houthi officials, agents, and affiliates
- Requires determination on whether three named Houthi leaders are subject to sanctions
- Mandates a 180-day strategy to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea
- Requires a 180-day report on obstacles to humanitarian aid in Houthi-controlled Yemen
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires the President to designate the Houthi movement (Ansarallah) as a foreign terrorist organization and impose sanctions on its leaders, while developing a strategy to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and degrade Ansarallah offensive capabilities.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Increase pressure on Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen through terrorism designation and sanctions to restore maritime security in the Red Sea region"
Likely Beneficiaries
- International shipping companies
- Global trade industry
- Military defense contractors
- Saudi Arabia and Gulf allies
Likely Burden Bearers
- Ansarallah/Houthi leadership and affiliates
- Entities doing business with Houthi-controlled areas
- Humanitarian organizations operating in Houthi-controlled Yemen
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of State
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The movement known as Ansarallah, the Houthi movement, or any other alias
The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives
A person that is not a United States person
An individual or entity
A national of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity
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