Washington -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee has approved a new bill requiring the U.S. State Department to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the practices of Yemen’s Houthi militia and submit recommendations for sanctions against several of its senior leaders.

The legislation, introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, underscores growing concern in Washington over the Houthis’ role in escalating violence, obstructing humanitarian aid, and threatening regional stability. The bill mandates the State Department to prepare a detailed report on the group’s military, financial, and human rights violations, and to identify individuals responsible for directing or financing such activities.

Committee members emphasized that the measure is intended to hold the Houthis accountable for attacks on civilians, maritime shipping, and neighboring countries, while reinforcing U.S. support for international efforts to restore peace in Yemen.

If passed by the full House and Senate, the bill would compel the administration to recommend targeted sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, against Houthi leaders found to be complicit in terrorism or human rights abuses.