S. 159: Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
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 | 2025-01-21 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-21 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2025-10-08 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-21):
Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act
This bill requires (1) the Department of State to designate Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by, Ansarallah.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Eric Schmitt | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Joni Ernst | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| David McCormick | R PA 2025-10-07 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 159 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 159?
S. 159 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 159 are available on congress.gov.
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