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SJRES221
Congressional Disapproval of U.S.-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Agreement
Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:05 AM
In one sentence
This joint resolution states that Congress does not favor the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
What it does
- States that the Congress does not favor the proposed agreement for cooperation.
- References an agreement transmitted to Congress by the President on September 14, 2026.
- Acts under the authority of section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
- Was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who it affects
- The United States government.
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill text does not list specific penalties or changes if the resolution passes.
- The source does not explain the specific terms of the nuclear cooperation agreement itself.
- The current status is active, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Congress.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Joint Resolution
- A legislative measure that is resolved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act
- A section of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 that provides the authority for this resolution regarding civilian nuclear cooperation.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
- Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress