HR 5833
Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2023 aims to address concerns surrounding the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the potential for Saudi Arabia to target dissidents in the United States. The bill initially restricts the sale of defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days, subject to presidential certification based on Saudi Arabia’s actions regarding dissidents and human rights. It also requires reports on intimidation and harassment of U.S. individuals and assesses the intelligence community’s duty to warn Khashoggi. Furthermore, the act places limitations on the use of diplomatic facilities for surveillance and mandates a review of the intelligence community’s handling of the threat against Khashoggi.
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Gerald E. Connolly
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Barbara Lee
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