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119-hr-2052119th Congress

Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act

Sponsored By: Representative Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]

Introduced

Summary

Protecting maritime security is the bill's core aim as it targets Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. It would pair required U.S. reporting with legal tools to punish those who attack or enable attacks and to support interdiction efforts.

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  • Shipping companies and mariners would get clearer U.S. policy support for interdiction and protective measures in key Red Sea and Gulf of Aden corridors. This frames Houthi attacks as threats to commerce and seafarer safety.
  • The President would have to provide annual and periodic reports on Houthi capabilities, support networks, and violations of the U.N. arms embargo. The bill would also require implementing regulations within 120 days and a 10-day notice to Congress before issuing rules.
  • Foreign persons who carry out or materially support Houthi attacks could face targeted economic penalties and immigration restrictions, including property blocking under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Waivers can be granted case-by-case for up to 180 days and the authority sunsets after five years.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Sanctions and visa bans for Houthi backers

If enacted, the President could sanction foreign people tied to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. U.S. persons would have to block their property and stop transactions. People on the list would be barred from visas, admission, or parole, and visas could be revoked, with exceptions for intelligence work and certain U.N. or law enforcement needs. The President would have 120 days to issue rules and would notify Congress 10 days before. Waivers could be granted case by case for up to 180 days, with a written national security reason to Congress 15 days before, and briefings after 60 days and then every 180 days.

Five-year sunset on these authorities

The bill would end all of its powers five years after it becomes law. On that date, its sanctions, reports, and rules would expire unless Congress acts again.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]

TN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

  • Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

  • Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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