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H.R. 1392 (117th)

Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021

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Introduced

26 February 2021

Last action

22 April 2021 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

28 May 2025

Defence

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Summary

Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021 This bill imposes 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. After this period, the prohibition shall remain in effect unless the President periodically certifies to Congress that Saudi Arabia has not conducted (1) forced repatriation, silencing, 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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Timeline

  1. 26 February 2021

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 March 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 March 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 April 2021

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1392.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1939-1942)

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 April 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 April 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 April 2021

    Vote

    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)

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 April 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 April 2021

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2032)

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 April 2021

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

21 April 2021 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 350 · No 71 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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