Bill · S. 4243· Senate(119-S-4243)
No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026," sets specific conditions for a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. It establishes a policy of opposing the sale of nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia through the Nuclear Suppliers Group until they renounce uranium enrichment and reprocessing. The act requires that any such agreement only enters into effect after the President submits a proposed agreement and a detailed report to Congress. This report must address Saudi Arabia's renunciation of enrichment and reprocessing and their agreement to sign an Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Finally, a joint resolution of approval from Congress must be adopted and enacted before the agreement can take effect.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill mandates a detailed report from the President to Congress regarding the nuclear agreement.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+1
The bill's emphasis on nuclear non-proliferation through strict oversight contributes to global security stability.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
The bill aligns U.S. policy with international non-proliferation standards and the IAEA.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Nuclear Non-proliferation Oversight: The bill establishes a policy to oppose the sale of nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia until they renounce uranium enrichment and reprocessing, which is intended to ensure specific conditions are met before technology is transferred (Section 3).
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Increased Transparency and Accountability: The President is required to submit a report to Congress describing the extent to which Saudi Arabia has renounced enrichment and reprocessing, as well as their agreement to an Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency (Section 4).
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Legislative Oversight: The bill ensures that a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia cannot enter into effect without a joint resolution of approval being adopted and enacted by Congress (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly listed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1Improves International Alliances+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont