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- H.R.1392
H.R.1392: Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - April 22, 2021
- Engrossed in House - April 21, 2021
- Introduced in House - Feb. 26, 2021
Bill Summary
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021 This bill imposes temporary 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. The prohibition shall remain in effect for up to three years unless the President...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 22, 2021 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| April 21, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| April 21, 2021 |
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).
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| April 21, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| April 21, 2021 |
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)
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| April 21, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2032)
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| April 19, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| April 19, 2021 |
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.
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| April 19, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1392.
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| April 19, 2021 |
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| April 19, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1939-1942)
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| April 19, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1939-1942; text: CR H1939-1941)
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| March 25, 2021 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| March 25, 2021 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Feb. 26, 2021 |
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.
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| Feb. 26, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.) |