The Trump administration formally sent the proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy agreement to Congress on Monday, August 26, 2026. The deal, finalized on July 22, was signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman under Section 123 of the U.S. Atomic Energy Act.

A Trump administration official told ABC News that the agreement's progress hinges on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, stating the deal "will only move forward if Saudi Arabia joins the Abraham Accords." The official also emphasized, "There will be no enrichment of material!"

Congressional committees, including the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, have 90 days of continuous session to review the proposed agreement, though this review period can be paused as has occurred in the past.

The transmission of the agreement to Congress was first reported by the Wall Street Journal and later confirmed by two sources familiar with the matter.

President Donald Trump has previously met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, underscoring the administration's commitment to the deal and regional diplomacy.

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