Bill · S. 145· Senate(119-S-145)
Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- James Risch
- Cosponsors
- - 20 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Dismantle Iran's Proxy Act of 2025," requires the President to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization. It mandates the imposition of sanctions on Ansarallah and its officials or affiliates. The President must also determine if specific individuals are officials, agents, or affiliates of the group. Additionally, a strategy must be submitted to restore freedom of navigation and degrade Ansarallah's offensive capabilities in the Red Sea. Finally, the Secretary of State must report on obstacles to providing humanitarian aid in areas controlled by Ansarallah.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+5
The bill requires a strategy to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al Mandeb Strait.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+3
The bill designates Ansarallah as a terrorist organization and mandates sanctions to degrade its capabilities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill seeks to identify and remove obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian aid to vulnerable populations in Yemen.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoration of Maritime Safety: The bill requires a strategy to restore freedom of navigation in the Bab al Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and adjacent waterways (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Reduction of Offensive Capabilities: The bill mandates steps to degrade the offensive capabilities of Ansarallah, which includes targeting command and control, leaders, intelligence, and lethal aid (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Protection of Humanitarian Aid: The bill seeks to identify and address challenges, such as bureaucracy, interference, and the use of violence or intimidation against humanitarian workers and diplomats, to ensure aid is delivered consistent with basic humanitarian principles (Section 2(c)(1) and Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Imposition of Sanctions: The President is required to impose sanctions on Ansarallah and any foreign person determined to be an official, agent, or affiliate, which includes blocking property and prohibiting transactions (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+5Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 4/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska
Lindsey GrahamRepublican · South Carolina
Bill HagertyRepublican · Tennessee
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
Jon HustedRepublican · Ohio
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida
John ThuneRepublican · South Dakota
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi