S-3192 : Still Just a Bill

The "Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act," or S.3192, aims to designate Ansarallah (commonly referred to as the Houthis) as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).

• Findings: The bill highlights Iran's support for Ansarallah, previous designations of Ansarallah as an FTO, and attacks claimed by Ansarallah against Saudi Arabian oil facilities.
• Designation as FTO: Requires the Secretary of State to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization within 90 days of the bill's enactment.
• Sanctions: Mandates the President to impose sanctions within 90 days of enactment on:
  • Ansarallah
  • Foreign individuals or entities affiliated with or controlled by Ansarallah
• Sanctions Details: These sanctions include those outlined in Executive Order 13224 (blocking property and prohibiting transactions with individuals who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism) and Executive Order 13780 (protecting the Nation from foreign terrorist entry into the United States) as in effect on January 19, 2021, with respect to nationals of Yemen.