HR8001-118

Introduced

To impose sanctions on the Houthis for attacks on international shipping, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 15, 2024

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To impose sanctions on the Houthis for attacks on international shipping, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients. The main policy domain is Foreign Policy, Transportation, Immigration.

Who Benefits and How

foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section HDB2EAD1E54FB4EF79BAD8914F793FB26: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act.
  • Section H7FD157008CBD4C24AE0DC3FC9F200A8C: 2. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to work with United States allies and partners to safeguard maritime security in the Red Sea and...
  • Section H6487A83870274A8C8977FD650063ABC8: 3. Report on capability of the houthis to threaten united states national security and foreign policy goals Not later than 180 days after the date of the...
  • Section H39CFEBA4AB9846CDB96EA91826D6C1A1: 4. Report on houthi attacks that threaten freedom of navigation in the red sea and gulf of aden Not later than 180 days after the day of enactment of this Act,...
  • Section HBBD6D50DD0884B818AE85EEC0C965839: 5. Report on violations of the united nations arms embargo against yemen authorized under united nations security council resolution 2216 Not later than 180...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To impose sanctions on the Houthis for attacks on international shipping, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients.

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Policy, Transportation, Immigration

Primary Purpose

This bill, To impose sanctions on the Houthis for attacks on international shipping, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients.

Policy Domains

Foreign Policy Transportation Immigration

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients
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foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients:
Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients
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federal implementing agencies:
foreign governments, international partners, and aid recipients:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 15, 2024

Mr. Green of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. Moskowitz, Mr. McCaul, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Policy Transportation Immigration
Actor Mappings
"federal_implementing_agencies"
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