hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Requires Congress to approve nuclear deals with Saudi Arabia.
Senator Markey (and others)
Introduced in Senate, referred to committee.
This bill, introduced by Senator Markey and several other senators, would make sure that any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia needs direct approval from Congress to take effect. Currently, it has been introduced in the Senate and sent to the Foreign Relations Committee for review.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 26, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. For it to advance, the committee would need to consider and approve it, after which it would need to pass a vote in the full Senate. If it passes the Senate, it would then go to the House of Representatives for consideration before it could become law.
If this bill passes, Congress would have the final say on any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia by requiring a joint resolution of approval. Additionally, any such agreement would likely require Saudi Arabia to formally renounce enriching uranium and reprocessing spent nuclear fuel on its territory, and agree to stronger inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The U.S. would also advocate within the Nuclear Suppliers Group to block nuclear technology sales to Saudi Arabia unless these conditions are met.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue this bill increases congressional oversight and prevents nuclear proliferation, enhancing global security.
Critics Say
Critics might argue it could limit the President's foreign policy flexibility or strain relations with strategic partners like Saudi Arabia.
Those in favor of the bill would likely highlight that it ensures a critical check on executive power regarding sensitive nuclear technology. They would also emphasize that requiring Saudi Arabia to forego uranium enrichment and reprocessing is vital for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. On the other hand, opponents might argue that such strict requirements could hinder diplomatic efforts to build strategic partnerships or that it could complicate U.S. efforts to influence Saudi Arabia's energy future.