What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HRES 175.
Halt Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, Protect Human Rights.
The U.S. House of Representatives calls for a halt to arms transfers to Saudi Arabia. This is to occur until the Jamal Khashoggi murder is resolved, dissident persecution ceases, political prisoners are released, and military operations in Yemen end. The aim is to protect human rights and ensure transparency in international relations.
Key points
Halt Arms Sales: The U.S. should stop selling arms to Saudi Arabia until specific human rights and transparency conditions are met.
Khashoggi Accountability: Demand for an independent, international investigation into Jamal Khashoggi's murder and reparations for victims.
Human Rights Protection: Call to end the persecution of dissidents, release political prisoners (including women's rights advocates and journalists), and cease military operations in Yemen.
Nuclear Transparency: Halt nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia until it signs an agreement guaranteeing civilian nuclear use and prohibiting uranium enrichment.
Sanctions: Implement targeted sanctions against Saudi government officials for human rights violations and corruption.
Status:
Expired
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