Whereas the Iranian-backed Houthis, have launched more than 45 attacks on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden since November 19, 2023; Whereas the Red Sea is a vital artery for trade and commerce, accounting for nearly 15 percent of the world’s maritime traffic; Whereas the Islamic Republic of Iran and it’s Hezbollah proxies are actively threatening regional and global stability by providing funding, training and advance missiles and drones, and other forms of support to the Houthis; Whereas this support has enabled the Houthis to attack commercial shipping vessels in the Gulf of Aden region; Whereas the United States and its allies and regional partners have engaged in extensive activities to secure maritime freedom in the Gulf of Aden; Whereas, on January 11, 2024, 2 United States Navy SEALs were killed in action during an operation to seize Iranian weapons bound for the Houthis; Whereas the Iran-backed Houthis’ continued attacks on United States and allied interests in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region is having a significant economic impact, including increased shipping costs and shipping delays; Whereas the United States and its allies have demonstrated their commitment to supporting freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden; and Whereas the free flow of trade through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region is of vital interests to the United States and the global economy: Now, therefore, be it