What does Preamble of No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026 do?

This bill requires a joint resolution of approval for a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia The bill has other purposes beyond the agreement with Saudi Arabia

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026'.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. Congress believes the United States should not approve such an agreement. Approval is contingent on Saudi Arabia renouncing uranium enrichment and reprocessing on its territory. Saudi Arabia must also agree to an Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

What does STATEMENT OF POLICY. of No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026 do?

The U.S. policy opposes nuclear technology sales to Saudi Arabia under certain conditions The policy seeks modification of Nuclear Suppliers Group guidelines for Saudi Arabia Renouncement of uranium enrichment and reprocessing is required for cooperation

What does CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR CIVILIAN NUCLEAR of No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026 do?

This section modifies requirements under section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 regarding civilian nuclear cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia. A civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia cannot take effect until specific conditions are met. The President must submit a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. The President must also submit a report detailing Saudi Arabia's renunciation of uranium enrichment and reprocessing, and agreement to sign an Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Congress must adopt a joint resolution expressing its favor of the agreement for it to enter into effect.

Back to bills

No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: Edward Markey (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates Congressional approval via a joint resolution before any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia can take effect.
The bill requires Saudi Arabia to formally renounce uranium enrichment and reprocessing within its borders and agree to an Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Congress expresses its belief that the United States should not approve a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia unless these conditions are met.

119th Congressin committeeOfficial page

Verified Votes

No verified votes yet.

Community Votes

No community votes yet. Be the first!

Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes

Other Sections

Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 3 more.

5 sections

Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.

Read official text

Want the full experience?

Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.

Create Free Account