Senate Simple Resolution 169
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution requesting a statement under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to violations of human rights by the Government of Saudi Arabia.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 11, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
169
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) the President should issue a determination with respect to the involvement of high-ranking officials of the government of Saudi Arabia, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi; and (2) the United States should call upon Saudi Arabia to release human rights activists, journalists, and religious minorities held in detention and to reverse violations of human rights.
The resolution also requests that the Department of State report on specified matters with respect to Saudi Arabia, including Khashoggi's murder and the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
April 11, 2019
04/11/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2444)
04/11/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:47:19 PM