Trump sends Saudi Arabia nuclear cooperation deal to Congress
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President Donald Trump has sent a 30-year nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. The deal gives U.S. companies a key role in the kingdom's nuclear infrastructure and limits foreign competitors. The move comes as Trump maintains his demand that Riyadh normalize relations with Israel.
Key Facts
- The agreement was officially transmitted to Congress on Monday under U.S. law.
- The deal is for 30 years and gives American companies a key role in Saudi Arabia's nuclear program.
- Lawmakers can now review the agreement and attempt to block it.
- Overriding a presidential veto would require a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress.
The Nuclear Agreement
The 30-year agreement was announced by the Trump administration last month. It gives U.S. companies a central role in building Saudi Arabia's nuclear infrastructure. The deal is designed to limit participation by foreign competitors in most projects.
Congressional Review
The document was officially transmitted to Congress on Monday in accordance with U.S. law. Lawmakers can now examine the agreement and try to block it. To overturn the deal, Congress would need to pass a joint resolution of disapproval. If Trump vetoes the resolution, opponents would need a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate to override it.
Controversy and Conditions
The agreement has sparked debate in Washington, particularly over the possibility that Riyadh could enrich uranium on its own territory. Opponents fear this would increase nuclear proliferation risks in the Middle East. Trump has not dropped his demand that Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel. That issue remains one of the main obstacles to a broader U.S.-Saudi agreement.
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Trump sends Saudi Arabia nuclear cooperation deal to Congress
