Boozman, Risch Introduce Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act

WASHINGTON--U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced the Dismantle Iran's Proxy Act to rightfully designate the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). This FTO designation would result in severe consequences like asset freezes and criminal penalties for any person, state or organization materially supporting the Houthis.

Specifically, this legislation will redesignate the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization, as well as require a strategy to degrade Houthi capabilities in the Red Sea and an analysis of obstacles to humanitarian aid provision in areas of Yemen under Houthi control.

"The Houthis' dangerous, destabilizing attacks in the Red Sea continue to threaten American forces, our allies and interests while also disrupting international trade," said Boozman. "President Trump's landmark designation of these Iranian proxies as a foreign terrorist organization - effectively freezing their financial assets and introducing criminal penalties for their acts of aggression - was appropriate and I'm pleased to join my colleagues to restore it with the force of law."

"After launching nearly daily attacks against American vessels in the Red Sea and Israel, the Houthis have ground international shipping to a standstill. This bill will restore President Trump's historic decision to designate the Houthis a foreign terrorist organization and impose real costs that will force them to take notice," said Risch. "Under this administration, the United States will return to President Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Iran and safeguard American national security."

The legislation is also cosponsored by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Susan Collins (R-ME), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Rick Scott (R-FL), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Katie Britt (R-AL) and Mike Rounds (R-SD).

Click here to read the text of the legislation.

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