SEIZE Act of 2025
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the President to consider weapons and military equipment seized while being transported from Iran to the Houthis in Yemen as if they were part of the U.S. military’s own stockpiles. The President can then use these seized items to provide assistance to foreign partners. The bill also requires the President to report to Congress on the use of this authority and the distribution of the seized materials.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the President to treat seized weapons and materiel as U.S. stocks.
- Allows the President to direct the drawdown of these seized items to foreign partners.
- Requires the President to report to Congress on the use of this authority.
- Specifies the committees of Congress that receive the reports.
- Amends the Foreign Assistance Act to include this drawdown authority.
Who is affected
- The United States Government
- The Houthis in Yemen
- The Islamic Republic of Iran
- Foreign partners receiving assistance
- Congress
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for utilizing seized Iranian weapons and materiel for foreign assistance.
- Expands the President’s authority under the Foreign Assistance Act.
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