H.R. 1848: Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA-48)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: March 5, 2025
Last 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. (March 5, 2025)
Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act
While primarily focused on sanctions against the Houthis, this bill includes immigration-related consequences. Aliens determined by the Secretary of State or Homeland Security to be involved in specified Houthi activities would be:
- Inadmissible to the United States.
- Ineligible for visas or parole.
- Subject to having any existing visas revoked.
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA-32) (March 5, 2025)
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) (March 5, 2025)
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) (March 5, 2025)
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) (March 5, 2025)
Rep. Bill Keating (D-MA-9) (March 5, 2025)