H.J.Res. 217House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.

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This joint resolution states that Congress does not approve the civilian nuclear cooperation agreement that the United States submitted to Saudi Arabia on September 14, 2026, under the Atomic Energy Act. By disapproving the deal, Congress blocks the agreement from moving forward, affecting any planned nuclear-related collaboration between the two countries.

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Congress formally disapproves the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, preventing its implementation.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

September 16, 2026

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Introduced in House

September 16, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

September 16, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 16, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. J. RES. 217

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 16, 2026

Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Garamendi, and Mr. Beyer) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

JOINT RESOLUTION

Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.

That Congress disapproves of the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to the Congress on September 14, 2026.