House Bill 1471
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Saudi Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1471
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Saudi Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2019
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.
February 28, 2019
02/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:03:32 PM