This bill requires Congressional approval through a joint resolution before any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia can take effect. Currently, such agreements only need to follow standard procedures under the Atomic Energy Act, but this legislation adds an extra layer of Congressional scrutiny. Before Congress can approve any deal, the President must submit a detailed report explaining whether Saudi Arabia has agreed to stop uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities on its territory and whether it has committed to an inspection agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency. The bill also expresses Congress's preference that the U.S. should oppose the sale of nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia through international organizations until Saudi Arabia makes these commitments. Introduced by Senator Markey and six co-sponsors in March 2026, the bill does not specify funding or implementation timelines beyond requiring approval to occur before any agreement enters into effect.
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