S.J.Res. 58: A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.

115th Congress · introduced 2018-04-11 · International Affairs · Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.

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Where it came from: introduced 2018-04-11 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.

Plain summary

This joint resolution requires the Department of State to periodically certify to Congress that Saudi Arabia is undertaking: efforts to conduct diplomatic negotiations to end the civil war in Yemen; measures to increase access for Yemenis to food, fuel, and medicine; measures to reduce civilian casualties from its military operations in Yemen; and actions to reduce humanitarian assistance shipment delays. If the State Department is unable to so certify, no federal funds may be obligated or expended for U.S. air refueling of non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions in Yemen other than missions related to: al Qaeda, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria; countering the transport or employment of ballistic missiles or components in Yemen; helping coalition aircraft return safely to base in emergency situations; or force protection of U.S. aircraft, ships, or personnel. The President shall brief Congress regarding: Saudi Arabia's and the United Arab Emirates' military and political objectives in Yemen, efforts to avoid harming civilians, external support for the Houthi forces, and the effect of military operations on U.S. efforts to defeat al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The State Department shall submit to Congress a strategy for accomplishing U.S. objectives in Yemen.

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A joint resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to Senate with amendment(s))

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Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] · 3 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: S.J. Res. 58, Joint Resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes (2018-07-11); CBO cost estimate: S.J.Res. 58, Joint Resolution to require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, and for other purposes (2018-07-11)

Cosponsors on this site

Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Susan M. Collins (R-ME), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] reported raising $5.1 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Words on this page, explained (2)

Joint resolution: In Texas, the type of measure the Legislature uses to propose a constitutional amendment (marked HJR or SJR). The governor does not sign or veto it; the voters decide. In Congress a joint resolution can also be used like a bill. In Florida, a joint resolution passed by three-fifths of the members of each chamber puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot.
Obligation: A binding promise by a government agency to pay money, for example by signing a contract or awarding a grant. Spending data such as USAspending.gov counts money when it is obligated, which can be before it is actually paid out.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to Senate with amendment(s))
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-115sjres58.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/115/sjres>

Record fed-us-cong115-sjres58 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115