# 119-s-4243: No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026

119-s-4243, No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4243
- Congress: 119
- Title: No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Requires congressional approval and Saudi renunciation of uranium enrichment and reprocessing before any civilian nuclear cooperation can take effect.** The bill would make a presidential submission of a proposed civilian nuclear agreement under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act dependent on a report about Saudi commitments and would bar the deal from taking effect unless Congress enacts a joint resolution favoring it. - For the White House and Congress: The President would submit any proposed Section 123 civilian nuclear agreement with a report on whether Saudi Arabia has renounced enrichment and reprocessing and agreed to the International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol. Congress would then have to pass and enact a joint resolution that favors the agreement before it can enter into effect. - For Saudi Arabia: U.S. approval is conditioned on Saudi renouncing uranium enrichment and reprocessing on its territory and on agreeing to sign the IAEA Additional Protocol. - For international nuclear trade policy: The bill directs U.S. efforts at the Nuclear Suppliers Group to oppose transfers of nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia and to seek modifications to how NSG guidelines apply to Saudi Arabia until it renounces enrichment and reprocessing.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Block nuclear sales to Saudi Arabia: mixed, low. If enacted, this bill would prevent any civilian U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation from taking effect unless Congress approves it by joint resolution. The President would have to send the proposed 123 agreement and a report on whether Saudi Arabia renounces uranium enrichment and reprocessing and agre…

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## Sources
- [119-s-4243 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4243)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4243 (as of 2026-04-21).