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House Democrats introduce resolution to block U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement, ABC News reports

ABC News reports four House Democrats seek to stop an agreement that could enable tens of billions of dollars in nuclear energy projects in Saudi Arabia.

Updated Sep 17, 2026 · 10:21 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Democratic Reps. Gregory Meeks, Brad Sherman, John Garamendi and Don Beyer introduced a resolution Wednesday to block the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement.[ABC News]
  • The agreement limits international inspections to declared nuclear sites. Security experts and lawmakers warn it could support a Saudi effort to develop nuclear weapons.[ABC News]
  • Congress has 90 days to review the agreement. A vote could come after November’s midterms, and overcoming a potential Trump veto would require a two-thirds majority.[ABC News]

Key facts

  • ABC News reports the agreement would enable American industry to collaborate on tens of billions of dollars in Saudi nuclear energy projects.[ABC News]
  • The agreement limits International Atomic Energy Agency inspections to declared nuclear sites, according to ABC News.[ABC News]
  • The agreement establishes a joint U.S.-Saudi feasibility study for an enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia, ABC News reports.[ABC News]

What remains uncertain

  • The timing of a congressional vote remains uncertain; ABC News reports it could occur in November after the midterms.[ABC News]
  • The enrichment study’s scope remains unclear: Arms Control Association expert Kelsey Davenport said the signed agreement describes it vaguely.[ABC News]

Sources

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