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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-398| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2019
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019 This bill suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile defense systems and shall expire September 30, 2020. The United States may not provide in-flight refueling for Saudi coalition aircraft involved in the civil war. (A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting against Ansar Allah, a group in armed conflict with the government of Yemen.) The United States shall impose sanctions on individuals who are blocking the flow of humanitarian goods and services into Yemen or working to undermine the country's stability. This includes sanctions on supporters of Ansar Allah if the United States determines the group has not made meaningful efforts towards peace. The bill also imposes sanctions on foreign individuals, including any members of the Saudi royal family, who are responsible for or who aided in Khashoggi's death. The President shall impose import restrictions on cultural property unlawfully removed from Yemen on or after March 15, 2015.

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Timeline
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 25, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 30, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 30, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 167.
  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 25, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 30, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.


  • July 30, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 167.

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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-398| Senate 
| Updated: 7/30/2019
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019 This bill suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile defense systems and shall expire September 30, 2020. The United States may not provide in-flight refueling for Saudi coalition aircraft involved in the civil war. (A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting against Ansar Allah, a group in armed conflict with the government of Yemen.) The United States shall impose sanctions on individuals who are blocking the flow of humanitarian goods and services into Yemen or working to undermine the country's stability. This includes sanctions on supporters of Ansar Allah if the United States determines the group has not made meaningful efforts towards peace. The bill also imposes sanctions on foreign individuals, including any members of the Saudi royal family, who are responsible for or who aided in Khashoggi's death. The President shall impose import restrictions on cultural property unlawfully removed from Yemen on or after March 15, 2015.

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Timeline
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jul 25, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 30, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 30, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 167.
  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • July 25, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 30, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.


  • July 30, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 167.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Archaeology and anthropologyAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsChild safety and welfareConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElectric power generation and transmissionForeign aid and international reliefForeign propertyGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHistorical and cultural resourcesHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationIranLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsNavigation, waterways, harborsNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsReligionRussiaSanctionsSaudi ArabiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismTrade restrictionsUnited Arab EmiratesUnited NationsViolent crimeVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWater use and supplyWomen's rightsYemen