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US HR1471

US HR1471
Saudi Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2019


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Introduced
02/28/2019
In Committee
02/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 02/28/2019)

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