Contact Congress about H.R. 2052: Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act

Foreign people and groups tied to Houthi attacks on shipping could face U.S. asset freezes and travel bans. The bill also requires yearly reports to Congress on Houthi attacks, weapons, and support networks. These rules end after five years unless lawmakers renew them.

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Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: 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.

Latest action on H.R. 2052: 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign people, companies, and networks that help Houthi attacks on shipping or help move weapons and related support to those attackers. It also matters to shipping businesses, banks, insurers, and others that operate in or around the Red Sea because they may need to avoid dealing with sanctioned parties. Congress and U.S. agencies would also have new reporting, enforcement, and rule-writing duties.

Why this matters: This bill matters because attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden can disrupt a major trade route. When that happens, shipments can slow down, costs can rise, and supply chains can feel the strain. The bill tries to raise the cost for people and groups behind those attacks by freezing assets and restricting travel. It also gives Congress more regular information about Houthi weapons, foreign support, and arms-smuggling. How much it changes trade, diplomacy, or regional security would depend on how broadly the executive branch uses these powers.

Key provisions in H.R. 2052

• The President must send key foreign affairs and armed services committees a report within 180 days. After that, Congress gets an updated report every year on the Houthis' ability to threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy.
• Congress would get a yearly report on Houthi attacks that affect safe ship passage in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. It starts with attacks going back to October 7, 2023.
• Congress would also get a yearly report on actual and attempted violations of the U.N. arms embargo on Yemen. That report starts with incidents from January 1, 2022.
• The bill makes the President sanction foreign people involved in Houthi attacks that threaten international shipping in the Red Sea or Gulf of Aden. It also covers people who give meaningful support for those attacks or who provide weapons and related help to the people carrying them out.
• Sanctions would freeze all property and property interests under U.S. control. Covered foreign individuals could also be denied visas, entry, or parole into the United States, and existing visas could be canceled.

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What is H.R. 2052?

Foreign people and groups tied to Houthi attacks on shipping could face U.S. asset freezes and travel bans. The bill also requires yearly reports to Congress on Houthi attacks, weapons, and support networks. These rules end after five years unless lawmakers renew them.

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