Senate Bill 3590
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to prohibit military aid to Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 11, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3590
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill prohibits U.S. military aid or assistance to Saudi Arabia until the Department of State certifies to Congress that journalist Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free and subsequent legislation is enacted authorizing the resumption of such aid and assistance.
October 11, 2018
10/11/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
10/11/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:08 PM