S. 145: Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-16):
Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025
This bill requires the President to take actions against Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis.
Specifically, the bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require U.S. financial institutions to block transactions involving the organization.)
The President must also (1) impose property blocking sanctions on Ansarallah and any foreign person who is an official, agent, or affiliate of the organization; (2) submit to Congress a determination as to whether three specified individuals are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah; and (3) submit to Congress a strategy to degrade the offensive capabilities of Ansarallah and to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and nearby waterways.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Joni Ernst | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| John Boozman | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE 2025-01-17 |
| David McCormick | R PA 2025-01-21 |
| John Hoeven | R ND 2025-01-21 |
| John Thune | R SD 2025-01-21 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC 2025-01-22 |
| Jon Husted | R OH 2025-04-04 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 145 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 145?
S. 145 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 145 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).