Democrats propose bill to strike down controversial Saudi nuclear deal
Summary
Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill to reject a nuclear cooperation deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The deal allows U.S. companies to work on nuclear energy projects in Saudi Arabia but has raised concerns about limited inspections and possible nuclear weapons development.Key Facts
- The bill was introduced by Democratic Representatives Gregory Meeks, Brad Sherman, John Garamendi, and Don Beyer.
- Congress has 90 days to review the nuclear cooperation agreement, known as a 123 agreement.
- The deal allows American industries to participate in nuclear energy projects worth billions of dollars in Saudi Arabia.
- The agreement limits International Atomic Energy Agency inspections to only declared nuclear sites, unlike the usual "gold standard" which allows broader access.
- The deal includes a joint study on possibly building a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia, which could enrich uranium up to 20%.
- Enriching uranium to 20% is seen as risky because it is a large step toward the level used for nuclear weapons (90%).
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said Saudi Arabia would seek nuclear weapons if Iran acquires them.
- President Donald Trump could veto the bill unless Congress achieves a two-thirds majority vote against the deal.
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