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  • H. R. 8001 — To impose sanctions on the Houthis for attacks on international shipping, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,548

    H.R. 8001, known as the "Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act," proposes imposing sanctions on the Houthis for their attacks on international shipping, particularly in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The bill requires the President to submit regular reports to Congress on the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create rules to stop a group called the Houthis from attacking ships in the ocean. It says certain people can't visit or have things in the U.S. if they're linked to these attacks, and the President has to check in with Congress every now and then about the situation.

  • H. R. 6046 — An Act To designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:1,323

    H.R. 6046, the "Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act," aims to designate Ansarallah, known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization. It instructs the Secretary of State to make this designation and mandates the President to impose sanctions on Ansarallah and individuals...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 6046 wants to label the Houthis, a group in Yemen, as bad guys and stop them from doing bad things by blocking their money and stopping them from visiting certain places. It also talks about their connection with Iran and how they might be causing trouble around the world.