Austin News

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has issued a statement expressing his commitment to advancing legislation that would re-impose sanctions on the Houthis. This comes in response to escalating attacks by the Houthis against Americans and American interests in the Middle East.

The Biden administration had previously revoked terrorism sanctions on the Houthis in February 2021. Sen. Cruz has been a strong advocate for the re-imposition of these sanctions and has introduced legislation to that effect in both January 2022 and November 2023.

In his statement, Sen. Cruz criticized the Biden administration's decision to remove the sanctions, calling it reckless and driven by ideology and partisanship. He argued that this decision ignored the threat posed by the Iran-controlled terrorists to the national security of the United States.

According to Sen. Cruz, the administration's policy has only escalated the situation, with the Houthis becoming an acute threat to American servicemembers and global freedom of navigation. He emphasized that the safety, security, and prosperity of all Americans are at stake.

Sen. Cruz urged the Biden administration to reverse its decision and re-impose sanctions on the Houthis. He reiterated his commitment to advancing legislation that would force the administration to take meaningful action in this regard. If the administration fails to act, Sen. Cruz stated that he will move to advance this legislation in the Senate.

It remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to Sen. Cruz's call for the re-imposition of sanctions on the Houthis. The ongoing attacks by the Houthis and their impact on American interests in the Middle East will undoubtedly continue to be a matter of concern for policymakers and lawmakers alike.