What does Preamble of Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act do?

This bill authorizes the imposition of sanctions with respect to the Houthis. The bill's stated purpose is to authorize sanctions.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding Houthi actions in Yemen. Congress views Houthi efforts to indoctrinate Yemenis as a threat to peace and regional stability. The section states that supporting Houthi efforts to indoctrinate Yemenis is counter to United States policy.

What does REPORT ON HOUTHI INDOCTRINATION. of Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to congressional committees. The report must address Houthi efforts to indoctrinate Yemenis with violent, anti-Semitic, or extremist views. The report must also assess the long-term threat this indoctrination poses to regional stability.

What does REPORT ON OBSTACLES TO PROVISION OF HUMANITARIAN AID IN AREAS of Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to congressional committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must detail obstacles to humanitarian aid provision in Yemen under Houthi control. The report should identify challenges created by Houthi rules and bureaucracy affecting aid distribution. It must assess Houthi interference in aid delivery, including manipulation of beneficiary lists. The report should evaluate violence and intimidation against humanitarian workers and diplomats. It must provide an overview of U.S. and partner efforts to ensure unhindered aid delivery. The report's scope covers the period from January 1, 2020, to 90 days after the Act's enactment.

What does REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES COMMITTED BY THE HOUTHIS. of Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act do?

This section mandates a report on human rights abuses committed by the Houthis. The Secretary of State must submit the report to the appropriate congressional committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must cover specific abuses, including Mahram regulations, child soldier recruitment, enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention, torture, and unlawful killing. The report's scope covers the period from March 1, 2015, to 90 days after the Act's enactment.

What does SANCTIONS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE GLOBAL MAGNITSKY HUMAN RIGHTS of Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act do?

This section outlines a process for determining whether certain foreign persons should be sanctioned under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights and Accountability Act. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, must submit an annual determination to congressional committees. The determination concerns whether foreign persons meet criteria for sanctions or are responsible for gross human rights violations. The foreign persons under consideration are those who are members of the Houthis and knowingly impose unlawful restrictions on humanitarian assistance in Yemen or engage in human rights abuses. The determination must be submitted within 180 days of the Act's enactment and annually thereafter.

What does SANCTIONS AUTHORIZED UNDER THE ROBERT LEVINSON HOSTAGE TAKING of Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act do?

This section outlines a process for determining whether sanctions should be applied under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, must submit an annual determination to congressional committees. The determination concerns foreign persons who meet specific criteria related to hostage-taking or wrongful detention of U.S. nationals. Foreign persons described in this section include members of the Houthis. These individuals must either be responsible for, complicit in, or directing hostage-taking or wrongful detention, or knowingly provide support for such activities.

What does SUNSET. of Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act do?

This Act is scheduled to terminate. The Act will expire 5 years after its enactment.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” are defined as specific committees in the Senate and House of Representatives. “Foreign person” is defined as any person who is not a United States person. “Houthis” refers to individuals officially known as “Ansarallah.” “Person” is defined as an individual or entity. “United States person” includes U.S. nationals, aliens lawfully present in the U.S., and entities organized under U.S. laws or within U.S. jurisdictions.

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Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act

Last updated: 12/11/2025 · Introduced: 12/11/2025

Author: Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the imposition of sanctions against the Houthi movement and individuals involved in human rights abuses or obstructing humanitarian aid in Yemen.
The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit reports to Congress detailing Houthi efforts to indoctrinate Yemenis, obstacles to humanitarian aid delivery, and specific human rights abuses committed by the Houthis.
The Act mandates annual determinations by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, regarding whether Houthi members should be sanctioned under the Global Magnitsky and Robert Levinson Acts for human rights violations and hostage-taking.

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