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

USA115th CongressSJRES-58| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution requires the Department of State to periodically certify to Congress that Saudi Arabia is undertaking: efforts to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen; measures to increase access for Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine; measures to reduce civilian casualties from its military operations in Yemen; and actions to reduce humanitarian assistance shipment delays. If the State Department is unable to so certify, no federal funds may be obligated or expended for U.S. air refueling of 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; countering the transport or employment of ballistic missiles or components in Yemen; helping coalition aircraft return safely to base in emergency situations; or force protection of U.S. aircraft, ships, or personnel. The President shall brief Congress regarding: Saudi Arabia's and the United Arab Emirates' military and political objectives in Yemen, efforts to avoid harming civilians, external support for the Houthi forces, and the effect of military operations on U.S. efforts to defeat al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The State Department shall submit to Congress a strategy for accomplishing U.S. objectives in Yemen.

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Timeline
Apr 11, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 22, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 22, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 22, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
  • April 11, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 22, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 22, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 22, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.

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

USA115th CongressSJRES-58| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
This joint resolution requires the Department of State to periodically certify to Congress that Saudi Arabia is undertaking: efforts to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen; measures to increase access for Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine; measures to reduce civilian casualties from its military operations in Yemen; and actions to reduce humanitarian assistance shipment delays. If the State Department is unable to so certify, no federal funds may be obligated or expended for U.S. air refueling of 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; countering the transport or employment of ballistic missiles or components in Yemen; helping coalition aircraft return safely to base in emergency situations; or force protection of U.S. aircraft, ships, or personnel. The President shall brief Congress regarding: Saudi Arabia's and the United Arab Emirates' military and political objectives in Yemen, efforts to avoid harming civilians, external support for the Houthi forces, and the effect of military operations on U.S. efforts to defeat al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The State Department shall submit to Congress a strategy for accomplishing U.S. objectives in Yemen.

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Timeline
Apr 11, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 22, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 22, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 22, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
  • April 11, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 22, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • May 22, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • May 22, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SJRES 115-55: 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
Aviation and airportsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDefense spendingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategySanctionsSaudi ArabiaTerrorismUnited NationsYemen