A resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 473

119th Congress

A resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kaine

D - VA

Cosponsors

20

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

Commemorates the seventh anniversary of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi government agents and calls for accountability. The resolution condemns transnational repression, calls for the release of wrongfully detained individuals in Saudi Arabia, and urges respect for freedoms of assembly, association, and the press.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7829)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Commemorates the seventh anniversary of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi government agents and calls for accountability. The resolution condemns transnational repression, calls for the release of wrongfully detained individuals in Saudi Arabia, and urges respect for freedoms of assembly, association, and the press.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates 7th anniversary of Khashoggi murder at Saudi consulate in Istanbul
DNI found Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved operation to capture or kill Khashoggi
US sanctioned 17 Saudi individuals under Global Magnitsky Act
Calls for release of wrongfully detained individuals including US citizens' relatives
Condemns Saudi transnational repression including threats against US-based dissidents

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects US-Saudi diplomatic relations and human rights advocacy efforts. Directly concerns families of detained individuals named in the resolution, including US citizens Areej al-Sadhan and Abdullah Alaoudh. Saudi dissidents in the US may gain visibility and protection. Journalists covering Saudi Arabia are reminded of risks. The resolution pressures Saudi Arabia while acknowledging the strategic importance of the bilateral relationship.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

473, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-473