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A bill to support the peaceful resolution of the civil war in Yemen, to address the resulting humanitarian crisis, and to hold the perpetrators responsible for murdering a Saudi dissident.

USA115th CongressS-3652| Senate 
| Updated: 11/15/2018
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 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. This bill amends the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to impose sanctions on foreign individuals, including any members of the Saudi royal family, who are responsible for or who aided in Khashoggi's death.
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Nov 15, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Nov 15, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • November 15, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 15, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SJRES 115-69: A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
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A bill to support the peaceful resolution of the civil war in Yemen, to address the resulting humanitarian crisis, and to hold the perpetrators responsible for murdering a Saudi dissident.

USA115th CongressS-3652| Senate 
| Updated: 11/15/2018
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 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. This bill amends the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to impose sanctions on foreign individuals, including any members of the Saudi royal family, who are responsible for or who aided in Khashoggi's death.
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Timeline
Nov 15, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Nov 15, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • November 15, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 15, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SJRES 115-69: A joint resolution supporting a Diplomatic Solution in Yemen and Condemning the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElectric power generation and transmissionForeign aid and international reliefForeign propertyGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHuman rightsInfrastructure developmentInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationIranLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyNavigation, waterways, harborsNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsReligionRussiaSanctionsSaudi ArabiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismUnited Arab EmiratesUnited NationsViolent crimeVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWater use and supplyWomen's rightsYemen