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A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressSJRES-55| Senate 
| Updated: 3/8/2018
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution requires the Department of State, by 30, 180, and 360 days after this bill's enactment, to submit to Congress certifications of whether the government of Saudi Arabia is undertaking: (1) a good faith effort to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen, and (2) appropriate measures to increase access for all Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine. If the State Department is unable to certify that such government is taking such action, no federal funds may be obligated or expended for U.S. air refueling of Saudi-led coalition non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions in Yemen other than missions related to: al Qaeda, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria; Iranian terrorist activities in Yemen; countering the transport, assembly, or employment of Iranian ballistic missiles or components in Yemen; helping coalition aircraft return safely to base in emergency situations; or force protection of U.S. aircraft or personnel.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 8, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

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  • SJRES 115-58: A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
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A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressSJRES-55| Senate 
| Updated: 3/8/2018
This joint resolution requires the Department of State, by 30, 180, and 360 days after this bill's enactment, to submit to Congress certifications of whether the government of Saudi Arabia is undertaking: (1) a good faith effort to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen, and (2) appropriate measures to increase access for all Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine. If the State Department is unable to certify that such government is taking such action, no federal funds may be obligated or expended for U.S. air refueling of Saudi-led coalition non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions in Yemen other than missions related to: al Qaeda, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria; Iranian terrorist activities in Yemen; countering the transport, assembly, or employment of Iranian ballistic missiles or components in Yemen; helping coalition aircraft return safely to base in emergency situations; or force protection of U.S. aircraft or personnel.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Mar 8, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 8, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 8, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SJRES 115-58: A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional oversightDefense spendingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefIranMiddle EastMilitary operations and strategySaudi ArabiaTerrorismYemen