HJR217: Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 16, 2026:

IA 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 217 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 16, 2026 Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Sherman , Mr. Garamendi , and Mr. Beyer ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs JOINT RESOLUTION Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026. SECTION That Congress disapproves of the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to the Congress on September 14, 2026.

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Sponsors

• Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005) · primary sponsor
• Brad Sherman (D)
• John Garamendi (D)
• Don Beyer (D, HD-008)
• James McGovern (D, HD-002)
• Josh Gottheimer (D, HD-005)
• Sara Jacobs (D, HD-CA-51)
• Joaquin Castro (D, HD-TX-20)
• Norton, Eleanor (D, HD-000)
• Mike Quigley (D, HD-005)
• Dina Titus (D, HD-001)
• Pramila Jayapal (D, HD-007)

Latest actions

1. September 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2. September 16, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HJR217?

HJR217 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.

What is the status of HJR217?

In committee as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (September 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HJR217?

Gregory Meeks (D, HD-005), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HJR217?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-jres/217