Bills · HR 1250
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1250International Affairs
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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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because designating a group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization has major real-world consequences for U.S. foreign policy and international relations. If this bill becomes law, it legally requires the U.S. government to cut off funding, impose travel bans, and prevent any material support to Ansarallah, significantly escalating pressure on the group. This could disrupt Ansarallah's ability to operate and potentially reduce future acts of international terrorism.
However, such a designation can also complicate diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts and deliver humanitarian aid, especially in places like Yemen where the Houthis control territory. Without this bill, the decision to designate Ansarallah as an FTO would remain solely with the President, allowing for more flexibility in foreign policy responses. This bill removes that flexibility, mandating the action and making a strong statement about the U.S. stance on the Houthi movement's activities.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the President to designate Ansarallah (Houthi movement) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) within 30 days of the bill becoming law.
This makes the FTO designation mandatory, removing presidential discretion and triggering a range of strict U.S. government actions against the group.
PROVISION 02
Requires the President to determine 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 within 30 days of the FTO designation.
This provision aims to identify and target key leaders and associates of the group, extending the reach of the sanctions.
PROVISION 03
Defines "Ansarallah" to include the Houthi movement or any other alias it uses.
This ensures the designation applies broadly to the group regardless of what name it might operate under.
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2 EVENTSFEB 12
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FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1250
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Last actionFeb 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025
House BillHR 1250International Affairs
To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2025
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