H.R. 3965House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act

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The Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act directs the U.S. government to re‑classify the Yemeni group Ansarallah (the Houthis) as a foreign terrorist organization and to apply U.S. sanctions against the group and anyone connected to it. The designations and sanctions must be put in place within 90 days of the law’s enactment. The measures target the group’s assets and prohibit U.S. persons from dealing with them.

Key Provisions

The Secretary of State must designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization within 90 days of the Act’s enactment.
The President must impose sanctions on Ansarallah and any foreign person who is a member, agent, affiliate, or is owned or controlled by Ansarallah, also within 90 days.
The sanctions are to be applied under existing Executive Orders 13224 (blocking property and prohibiting transactions with terrorists) and 13780 (targeting persons from Yemen).

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

November 1, 2022

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Introduced in House

June 17, 2021

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Judiciary Committee

June 17, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

November 1, 2022

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Rep. Andrew S. ClydeR-GA-9 · Nov 16, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring much-needed attention to the Houthis' latest act of aggression. Back in February, President Biden naively removed the Houthis, the Iranian-backed proxy force in…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring much-needed attention to the Houthis' latest act of aggression.

Back in February, President Biden naively removed the Houthis, the Iranian-backed proxy force in Yemen, from designation as a foreign terrorist organization and from the specially designated global terrorist lists.

Taking full advantage of President Biden's foolish decision and complete lack of leadership, the Houthis stormed the U.S. Embassy in Yemen last Wednesday, using the raid to take hostages and equipment. After years of brutal tactics, this latest act of hostility confirms again that the ruthless Houthis must be designated as a foreign terrorist organization.

In June, I proudly introduced legislation to do just that. H.R. 3965, the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act, would reinstate the sanctions that the Trump administration placed on the Houthis, and redesignate the group as a foreign terrorist organization.

I am deeply concerned for the safety of the Yemeni locals who were kidnapped while protecting our embassy. And again, I call on the Biden administration to provide an immediate briefing to Congress regarding that dangerous situation.

I also implore all of my colleagues to support H.R. 3965, and I urge Speaker Pelosi to bring this legislation to the floor for immediate consideration.

We have already witnessed devastating impacts of the administration's botched Afghanistan withdrawal. We cannot allow President Biden's void in leadership to develop additional disasters in the Middle East.

In fact, at this very moment, our adversaries are defiantly gearing up to cause destruction. From China aggressively preparing for a potential invasion of Taiwan, to Russia successfully testing an anti- satellite weapon in space, numerous emerging international crises present additional leadership tests for President Biden. So far, the silence has been deafening.

For the sake of the American people and our allies, Mr. President, lead from the front.

America's Soaring Inflation

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the soaring inflation that continues to burden Americans across this great Nation. There are plenty of reasons to be thankful this holiday season, but Biden's Thanksgiving tax is not one of them.

Prices of common grocery items are skyrocketing, just in time for folks to gather around the table with loved ones. The price of a 15- pound turkey is up 27 percent. Apples are up 6.7 percent. Potatoes are up 13 percent. Cranberries are up 5.2 percent. And the list goes on and on. In fact, this year's Thanksgiving is expected to be the most expensive holiday meal in history.

But it doesn't just stop at the grocery store checkout line. Consistent with months of increasing gas prices, holiday travelers will face sticker

shock at the gas pump, where the cost of a gallon of gas is up 61 percent from this time last year. Gas is up 61 percent.

Purposely moving forward with another massive multitrillion-dollar spending package, Democrats continue to ignore these very troubling inflation concerns. American workers, families, and small businesses deserve better.

In the face of a volatile economy, we should prioritize fiscal responsibility and offer solutions to the inflation crisis, not make it worse and fan the flames of inflation by injecting trillions of dollars of borrowed Federal money into the economy.

Celebrating Mars Wrigley Flowery Branch Plant's 50th Anniversary

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mars Wrigley plant in the city of Flowery Branch, in the Ninth District of Georgia.

The plant opened back in 1971, becoming one of the very first confection factories in northern Georgia. Now, it is the manufacturing hub for the company's iconic gum brands, producing 75 percent of the chewing gum volume for the North American market.

Currently, the plant employs over 920 associates, of which 250 have been with Mars Wrigley for over 20 years. Due to their hard work, this factory is one of the fastest growing manufacturing plants in the State of Georgia, and has been recognized as such by the chamber of commerce for its impact on the Hall County community.

In fact, Mars Wrigley continues to go the extra mile by giving back to the local community, regularly volunteering in clean-ups, Christmas gift donations, and food banks.

Congratulations, Mars Wrigley, on 50 productive years in northern Georgia, and best wishes for another prolific half century.

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Introduced in HouseIssued June 17, 2021

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3965

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 17, 2021

Mr. Clyde (for himself, Mr. Mast, Mr. DesJarlais, Mr. Crenshaw, and Mr. Perry) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL

To designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act.

Findings

Congress finds the following:

(1)

It was reported by Reuters on March 21, 2017, that Iran, a designated state sponsor of terror, sent advanced weapons and military advisers to assist and support Yemen’s Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis.

(2)

On January 19, 2021, the Trump Administration designated Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and a specially designated global terrorist.

(3)

On February 16, 2021, Secretary of State Blinken revoked the designation of Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219(a)(6)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(6)(A)).

(4)

On March 7, 2021, an Ansarallah drone strike had been intercepted by Saudi Arabia which targeted an oil storage yard at Ras Tanura.

(5)

On March 19, 2021, another Ansarallah drone strike hit a Riyadh oil refinery which caused a fire that was brought under control.

(6)

After the March 19, 2021, attack, Ansarallah proclaimed that they launched six drones at a Saudi Aramco facility, and vowed to continue operations against Saudi Arabia as long as its aggression against Yemen would continue.

Designation as FTO; imposition of sanctions

(a)

Designation as FTO

Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)).

(b)

Imposition of sanctions

(1)

In general

Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall impose the sanctions described in paragraph (2) with respect to—

(A)

Ansarallah; and

(B)

any foreign person that is a member, agent, or affiliate of, or owned or controlled by Ansarallah.

(2)

Sanctions described

The sanctions described in this paragraph are sanctions applicable with respect to a foreign person—

(A)

pursuant to Executive Order 13224 (50 22 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism); and

(B)

from Yemen pursuant to Executive Order 13780.