Bill · H.R. 2052· House(119-HR-2052)
Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Green
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act aims to impose sanctions on the Houthis for attacking international shipping. The bill establishes a policy of working with allies to protect maritime security in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. It requires the President to submit regular reports regarding Houthi capabilities, attacks on navigation, and violations of UN arms embargoes. Additionally, the President is directed to impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for or complicit in Houthi attacks or the supply of military support. These sanctions include blocking property and denying visas or entry into the United States. The Act includes a sunset provision that will terminate it five years after enactment.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The bill emphasizes working with United States allies and partners to safeguard maritime security.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+2
By protecting shipping lanes, the bill supports the free flow of international commerce.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill mandates periodic reports to Congress regarding Houthi capabilities and maritime threats.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Maritime Security and Commerce: The policy aims to safeguard maritime security in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to protect the free flow of commerce and the global economy (Section 2).
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Protection of Personnel: The bill's policy includes opposing attacks that "endanger innocent mariners" (Section 2).
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Increased Accountability and Oversight: The bill mandates several reports from the President to congressional committees regarding Houthi military capabilities, attacks on navigation, and UN arms embargo violations (Sections 3, 4, and 5).
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Disruption of Illicit Activity: The bill directs the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for Houthi attacks or those providing them with arms, training, or financial assistance (Section 6).
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Financial and Travel Restrictions on Bad Actors: Sanctions can include blocking the property of foreign persons and making them inadmissible to the United States (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic Impacts of Attacks: The bill notes that Houthi attacks on international shipping can harm the global economy, including the United States economy (Sections 2 and 4).
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Impact of Sanctions: The President is authorized to block the property and interests in property of specific foreign persons (Section 6).
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Travel and Entry Restrictions: The bill mandates that certain individuals be made inadmissible to the United States and results in the revocation of current visas (Section 6).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+3Improves International Trade+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- 3/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Young KimRepublican · California
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania