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Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1392| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021 This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment. The prohibition shall remain in effect for up to three years unless the President periodically certifies to Congress that Saudi Arabia has not conducted (1) forced repatriation, intimidation, or killing of dissidents in other countries; (2) unjust imprisonment in Saudi Arabia of U.S. citizens or lawful aliens; or (3) torture of detainees in custody of the government of Saudi Arabia. The President shall certify to Congress that individuals with Saudi diplomatic credentials are not using such credentials to track or harass Saudi nationals in the United States. If the President does not make such a certification, the President shall close at least one Saudi diplomatic or consular facility in the United States until the certification is made. The bill requires reports to Congress on (1) whether any Saudi officials have engaged in a consistent pattern of harassment against any individual in the United States, and (2) whether the intelligence community fulfilled its duty to warn Khashoggi of the threats to his life.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4507
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2019
Feb 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 19, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1939-1942)
Apr 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1392.
Apr 19, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 21, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2032)
Apr 21, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 71 (Roll no. 130). (text: 04/19/2021 CR H1939-1941)
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Apr 21, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4507
    Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2019


  • February 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 19, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 19, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1939-1942)


  • April 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1392.


  • April 19, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 21, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2032)


  • April 21, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 71 (Roll no. 130). (text: 04/19/2021 CR H1939-1941)
    View Vote


  • April 21, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 22, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

AsiaAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime victimsDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign aid and international reliefGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentSanctionsSaudi ArabiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTurkeyViolent crimeVisas and passports

Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1392| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021 This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment. The prohibition shall remain in effect for up to three years unless the President periodically certifies to Congress that Saudi Arabia has not conducted (1) forced repatriation, intimidation, or killing of dissidents in other countries; (2) unjust imprisonment in Saudi Arabia of U.S. citizens or lawful aliens; or (3) torture of detainees in custody of the government of Saudi Arabia. The President shall certify to Congress that individuals with Saudi diplomatic credentials are not using such credentials to track or harass Saudi nationals in the United States. If the President does not make such a certification, the President shall close at least one Saudi diplomatic or consular facility in the United States until the certification is made. The bill requires reports to Congress on (1) whether any Saudi officials have engaged in a consistent pattern of harassment against any individual in the United States, and (2) whether the intelligence community fulfilled its duty to warn Khashoggi of the threats to his life.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4507
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2019
Feb 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 19, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 19, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1939-1942)
Apr 19, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1392.
Apr 19, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 21, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2032)
Apr 21, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 71 (Roll no. 130). (text: 04/19/2021 CR H1939-1941)
View Vote
Apr 21, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4507
    Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2019


  • February 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 19, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 19, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1939-1942)


  • April 19, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1392.


  • April 19, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 21, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2032)


  • April 21, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 71 (Roll no. 130). (text: 04/19/2021 CR H1939-1941)
    View Vote


  • April 21, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 22, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCrime victimsDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign aid and international reliefGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentSanctionsSaudi ArabiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTurkeyViolent crimeVisas and passports