Congressman Lieu Introduces Bill to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia

Statement

Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) introduced bipartisan legislation to block the proposed arms sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The legislation was co-led by Congressman Mick Mulvaney (R | South Carolina) and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D | Hawaii) and has been introduced in the Senate by Sens. Rand Paul, Chris Murphy, Al Franken and Mike Lee.

"There is overwhelming evidence that the Saudi-led Coalition in Yemen is bombing innocent civilians in Yemen. When hospitals and schools become military targets, this is cause for serious concern, not just for our national security but also for our moral standing around the world. My legislation begins the process in the House of Representatives to block the proposed arms sale to Saudi Arabia. The United States of America should not be aiding and abetting these atrocities and should immediately halt any activity to sell additional arms to the Saudis."

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