Clean Water Affordability Act

House Bill

H.R. 5833

119th Congress

Clean Water Affordability Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frederica S. Wilson

Representative

Democratic

FL-24

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would temporarily restrict arms sales to Saudi Arabia and require the President to report on whether Saudi officials have harassed or threatened Saudi dissidents in the United States. It aims to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and any mistreatment of dissidents.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would temporarily restrict arms sales to Saudi Arabia and require the President to report on whether Saudi officials have harassed or threatened Saudi dissidents in the United States. It aims to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and any mistreatment of dissidents.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act of 2023This bill imposes temporary limits on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and requires various reports and actions related to the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi.The President may not transfer or authorize for export certain defense articles or services to Saudi Arabia for 120 days after this bill's enactment. The prohibition shall remain in effect for up to three years unless the President periodically certifies to Congress that Saudi Arabia has not conducted (1) forced repatriation, intimidation, or killing of dissidents in other countries; (2) unjust imprisonment in Saudi Arabia of U.S. citizens or lawful aliens; or (3) torture of detainees in custody of the government of Saudi Arabia.The President shall certify to Congress that individuals with Saudi diplomatic credentials are not using such credentials to track or harass Saudi nationals in the United States. If the President does not make such a certification, the President shall close at least one Saudi diplomatic or consular facility in the United States until the certification is made.The bill requires reports to Congress on (1) whether any Saudi officials have engaged in a consistent pattern of harassment against any individual in the United States, and (2) whether the intelligence community fulfilled its duty to warn Khashoggi of the threats to his life.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Temporarily bans arms sales to Saudi Arabia for up to 3 years unless the President certifies Saudi Arabia has not harassed or threatened dissidents.
Requires the President to certify that Saudi officials with diplomatic credentials are not using them to track or harass Saudi nationals in the U.S., or else close a Saudi diplomatic facility.
Requires reports to Congress on whether Saudi officials have harassed individuals in the U.S. and whether the intelligence community warned Khashoggi of threats to his life.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would impact the U.S. government's relationship with Saudi Arabia and how it handles arms sales and diplomacy with the country. It could also affect Saudi nationals living in the U.S. by providing protections against harassment and surveillance by Saudi officials. The main groups impacted would be the U.S. government, the Saudi government, and Saudi dissidents or critics living in the United States.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5833, 119th Congress (2025). "Clean Water Affordability Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5833