Sen. Gerald connolly (D-VA) Introduces H.R.1392
Sen. Gerald connolly (D-VA) Introduced H.R.1392, the Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2021, to the House of Representative. It was passed and thereafter referred to the Senate and the Senate on Foreign Affairs committee. The act aims to “protect dissidents of Saudi Arabia, among other purposes, by imposing temporary limits on arms sales and requiring various reports and actions related to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi”. This shall remain in effect for up to three years unless the President periodically certifies to Congress that Saudi Arabia has not conducted any violations against dissidents, use of torture against detaineys, unjust improsenemt.