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How could the US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement affect Congress?

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Congress must review the US-Saudi nuclear deal under the Atomic Energy Act. The Trump administration submitted an agreement with Saudi Arabia to bolster the kingdom's civilian nuclear program to Congress for review, as required by the Atomic Energy Act. This agreement grants Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment capability and is expected to last 30 years. Congress has 90 days while in session to review the pact; unless a joint resolution is passed rejecting the agreement during this period, it can take effect without a vote by either chamber.

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  • The agreement is expected to last at least 30 years.thehindu.com, brandonsun.com
  • The agreement was submitted to Congress for review under the Atomic Energy Act.thehindu.com
  • Congress has 90 days while in session to review the agreement.thehindu.com
  • The pact can take effect without a vote by either chamber if Congress does not pass a joint resolution rejecting it.thehindu.com

Why it matters

The review process places Congress at the center of a major geopolitical and non-proliferation debate. Critics, including some lawmakers, are wary that enabling Saudi Arabia's ambition to enrich uranium domestically could trigger a new wave of nuclear proliferation, undermining decades of non-proliferation efforts.

This review is complicated by the fact that the deal is framed by the administration as a cornerstone of strategic relations, while critics argue it exposes a stark double standard, especially given the ongoing conflict with Iran over its own nuclear program.

What we don't know yet

  • Will Congress pass a joint resolution rejecting the agreement during the review period?
  • How will the political debate over the deal affect the administration's relationship with Congress?

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What would change this answer

Lawmakers introduce a joint resolution rejecting the pactThe agreement would be blocked, halting the nuclear cooperation deal and potentially increasing regional tensions.
Congress takes no action during the 90-day review periodThe agreement would take effect without a vote, allowing Saudi Arabia to proceed with its nuclear program.

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