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This bill requires the U.S. Secretary of State to designate Ansarallah (also known as the Houthis), a Yemeni rebel group, as a foreign terrorist organization within 90 days of the bill's enactment, reversing a previous decision by Secretary Blinken to remove this designation. The bill cites several justifications for this designation, including reports of Iranian weapons support, past terrorist designations, and drone strikes against Saudi Arabian oil facilities. Following the terrorist organization designation, the President is mandated to impose specific sanctions within 90 days, targeting Ansarallah and any foreign persons who are members, agents, affiliates, or are owned or controlled by the group. These sanctions include blocking property transactions related to terrorism (under Executive Order 13224) and travel restrictions for Yemeni nationals (under Executive Order 13780). The bill's context suggests it aims to increase pressure on the Houthis and limit their operational capabilities by imposing significant diplomatic and economic consequences.

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