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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require a joint resolution of approval for the entry into effect of a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes. This bill imposes requirements that must be fulfilled before a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia may come into effect. Before such an agreement may come into effect (1) the President must report to Congress on various topics, including whether Saudi Arabia has been transparent in its investigation into the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi; and (2) Congress must enact a joint resolution stating approval of the agreement.
AI Summary
This bill, the Saudi Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2019, imposes several requirements that must be fulfilled before a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia can take effect. Specifically, the bill requires the President to report to Congress on whether Saudi Arabia has been transparent in its investigation into the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, whether those responsible have been held accountable, whether Saudi Arabia has renounced uranium enrichment and reprocessing, and whether Saudi Arabia has agreed to sign and implement an Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Additionally, the bill requires Congress to enact a joint resolution approving the agreement before it can take effect.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (15)
Brad Sherman (D)*,
David Cicilline (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Eddie Johnson (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
David Trone (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Ted Yoho (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 02/28/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1471/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1471/BILLS-116hr1471ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1471/BILLS-116hr1471ih.pdf.pdf |
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