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RepublicanBill · S. 70· Senate(119-S-70)

A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.

Rep. Cruz
Age: 56 years
Texas
Introduced
1/13/2025
Last activity
1/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by
Ted Cruz
Cosponsors
Republican - 7Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization within 30 days of the Act's enactment. This designation is to be made pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Additionally, the President must submit a determination to specific congressional committees regarding whether certain individuals are officials, agents, or affiliates of the group. These individuals include Abdul Malik al-Houthi, Abd al-Khaliq Badr al-Din al-Houthi, and Abdullah Yahya al-Hakim. The term Ansarallah encompasses the Houthi movement or any other alias.

Yes

  • Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+3

    The bill mandates the designation of Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization to facilitate counter-terrorism actions.

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+2

    The designation of a foreign terrorist organization can serve as a tool for tighter control of movement and security interests.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1

    Designating terrorist organizations can align the United States more closely with international security efforts and allies.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-2

    The terrorist designation may increase scrutiny or barriers for individuals associated with the named movement.