Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

# Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the U.S. State Department to officially designate the Houthis (also called Ansarallah), an Iran-backed militant group in Yemen, as a foreign terrorist organization. It would also direct the President to impose financial and travel sanctions against the Houthis and anyone associated with them, including freezing their assets in the U.S. and blocking their ability to obtain U.S. visas. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect the Houthis and their members, supporters, and business partners.

It could impact international companies or individuals with financial ties to the group and has broader implications for U.S. policy in the Middle East, particularly regarding Yemen and U.S.-Iran relations. **Current Status** The bill (S. 159) was introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-Montana) in the 119th Congress and is currently under review in a Senate committee. It has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.