Report on obstacles to provision of humanitarian aid in areas of Yemen under de facto Houthi control

(a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on obstacles to the provision of humanitarian aid by international organizations and nongovernmental organizations in areas of Yemen under de facto Houthi control. (b) Matters To be included The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An identification of challenges to distribution of humanitarian aid created by Houthi-enforced rules, regulations, and bureaucracy with respect to access, and freedom of movement, and the overall impact on such rules, regulations, and bureaucracy have on the international community’s ability to distribute such aid in a manner consistent with basic humanitarian principles. (2) An assessment of attempted Houthi interference in the delivery of humanitarian aid, including the manipulation or undue influence of beneficiary lists or related data for political or military purposes, and the implications of any interference on civilian needs and aid distribution. (3) An evaluation of the Houthis’ use of violence and intimidation against humanitarian workers and diplomats, including current and former United States Embassy locally employed staff. (4) An overview of the steps the United States and its partners are taking to ensure humanitarian assistance is delivered unhindered and consistent with basic humanitarian principles, including how United States-supported organizations respond to attempted Houthi diversion or interference. (c) Scope The report required by subsection (a) shall address the period beginning on January 1, 2020, and ending on the date that is 90 days after date of the enactment of this Act.