New Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act Introduced in Congress

Text has been received for H.R. 1848: Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act, dated March 5, 2025. This bill is currently backed by 5 cosponsors.

Here is a concise summary of the bill:

The Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act seeks to address the concerning actions and policies of the Houthi movement in Yemen. Its goal is to hold individuals accountable for human rights violations while acknowledging their indoctrination efforts, which pose a threat to regional stability. Below are the bill’s main components:

Report on Houthi Indoctrination

The Secretary of State, in collaboration with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is mandated to submit a report within 180 days of enactment. This report will address:

• Efforts by the Houthis to indoctrinate Yemenis into violent, anti-Semitic, or extremist ideologies.
• The potential long-term threats to regional stability posed by these indoctrination campaigns.

Report on Humanitarian Aid Obstacles

This bill also requires another report assessing the challenges encountered by international and non-governmental organizations in delivering humanitarian aid in Houthi-controlled areas. This report should be submitted within 180 days and must include:

• Houthi-imposed rules affecting aid distribution and access.
• Interference by Houthis in aid delivery, including the manipulation of beneficiary data.
• Violence and intimidation directed at humanitarian workers and diplomats.
• Actions taken by the U.S. and partners to ensure the unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance.

Report on Human Rights Abuses

The legislation mandates a report on human rights abuses by the Houthis, focusing on violations from March 1, 2015, to a date 90 days following the act’s enactment. This report will highlight abuses including:

• Gender-based discrimination and violence.
• Recruitment and use of child soldiers.
• Enforced disappearances and arbitrary detentions.
• Acts of torture and unlawful killings.

Sanctions Authorization

The act allows the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to determine if Houthi members engaging in specified actions should face sanctions. This includes:

• Imposing unlawful restrictions on humanitarian aid delivery.
• Committing the human rights abuses outlined in the reports.

These sanctions are authorized under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and the Robert Levinson Hostage Taking and Accountability Act. The Secretary of State must make these determinations within 180 days, with annual reviews thereafter.

Duration of the Act

The provisions of this act will be effective for five years from the date of enactment.

Definitions Used in the Act

The act includes definitions for key terms like “appropriate congressional committees,” “foreign person,” “Houthis,” and “United States person,” providing a framework for understanding the legislation.

Relevant Companies

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Recent Proposals by Representative Darrell Issa

Here are some recently proposed bills by Representative Darrell Issa:

• H.R.2442: Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act of 2025
• H.R.1928: Sanctuary City Accountability Act
• H.R.1927: CLEAR Act of 2025
• H.R.1848: Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
• H.R.1847: To codify Executive Order 14158 regarding the establishment and implementation of the President’s Department of Government Efficiency.
• H.R.1819: To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams for acts of valor during the Korean War.

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