S. 70: A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.
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 | 2025-01-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-04 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-13):
This bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization. The President must also report to Congress a determination as to whether specified foreign persons are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
| Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | R SC 2025-01-15 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 70 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 70?
S. 70 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 70 are available on congress.gov.
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