Bill Sponsor
House Bill 643
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To prohibit the provision of United States security assistance to the Government of Saudi Arabia, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 17, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 17, 2019
Latest Action
Jan 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
643
Congress
116
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.
Sponsorship by Party
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Massachusetts
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California
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California
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California
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California
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Connecticut
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District of Columbia
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Georgia
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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North Carolina
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Washington
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Wisconsin
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill prohibits U.S. security assistance and arms sales to Saudi Arabia's government.

The Department of Defense shall not provide security assistance, intelligence, training, equipment, or specified technical services to Saudi Arabia or any of its agents or instrumentalities, or engage in any defense cooperation. The bill establishes an exception to this prohibition for activities that protect U.S. diplomatic and consular posts or U.S. citizens.

The President may not sell, transfer, deliver, or license for export any defense article to Saudi Arabia or any of its agents or instrumentalities, or provide any defense or construction service.

Congress may pass a joint resolution to waive these prohibitions on a case-by-case basis. To request such a waiver, the President shall report to Congress on (1) how the requested activity advances U.S. national security interests, (2) the status of any investigation and prosecution of individuals responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and (3) the status of human rights protections in Saudi Arabia.

Text (1)
January 17, 2019
Actions (3)
01/17/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/17/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H703)
01/17/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:32:44 PM