Bill > HR8001

This bill, the Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act, aims to address the threats posed by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring the President to submit annual reports to Congress on the Houthis' capability to threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy goals, including assessments of their military operations, weapons capabilities, and support from Iran and other entities. 2. Requiring the President to submit annual reports to Congress on Houthi attacks that threaten freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the impact on U.S. security interests and the global economy, and the role of Iran and other actors in these attacks. 3. Requiring the President to report on violations of the U.N. arms embargo against Yemen, including details on interdiction efforts and U.S. coordination with international partners. 4. Authorizing the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for or complicit in Houthi attacks on international shipping or providing material support to the Houthis. The bill also includes provisions for the President to waive the sanctions on a case-by-case basis and for the Act to sunset after 5 years.