The US House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee will conduct a comprehensive review of US President Donald H. Trump's administration's policy toward Saudi Arabia, the Washington Post reported.
The Democrats' review includes how the Trump administration handles the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was in his consulate in Istanbul.
The Washington Post reported that the upcoming House review could also include the interests of President Trump and his chief White House adviser Jared Kouchner with Saudi Arabia, as well as continuing to play a key role in US foreign policy despite evidence of foreign influence.
Meanwhile, senators expected a debate on a broad bill by Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his Republican colleague Todd Young to extend sanctions within 30 days to anyone found guilty of Khashoggi's death, including "any official in the Kingdom's government Saudi Arabia or a member of the royal family. "
The bill also provides a report within 30 days on Saudi Arabia's human rights record.
The issue of US-Saudi relations has emerged as a sticking point following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, with a growing number of US senators convinced that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for the crime.