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Stopping Activities Underpinning Development In Weapons of Mass Destruction Act

This act aims to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, particularly concerning Saudi Arabia. It introduces new rules for arms and nuclear technology sales and requires the President to report on missile transfers. This is intended to enhance international security and reduce the risk of conflicts involving dangerous technologies.
Key points
The U.S. President must determine and report if Saudi Arabia has received missile technology capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction in the past three years.
The U.S. may halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia if the country imports nuclear technology without proper safeguards and international oversight.
The act mandates the development of a strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East, with a focus on China's role.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2506
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Process start date: 2021-04-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAUDI WMD Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2506.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. President must determine and report if Saudi Arabia has received missile technology capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction in the past three years.
  • The U.S. may halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia if the country imports nuclear technology without proper safeguards and international oversight.
  • The act mandates the development of a strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East, with a focus on China's role.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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