Saudi Arabia warned of economic fallout from the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, which Congress passed over the president's veto on September 28, 2016 (NY Times, Salon, Washington Post). The treasury holdings of foreign countries, including Saudi Arabia, are tracked by the Department of Treasury on a monthly basis: US Department of the Treasury. The government of Saudi Arabia held $93 billion in Treasury holdings in August 2016. If the question has not already resolved, it will be suspended on 31 May 2017 and closed when the May data are released, typically in mid July. _{Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.}

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_{If you liked this question, you might also enjoy forecasting on whether Russia will allow Turkish citizens to travel to Russia without a visa, or whether Saudi Arabia will list shares of Saudi Aramco in an initial public offering before 1 January 2018.} According to the Treasury International Capital, Saudi Arabia's holdings of US treasury securities never dipped below $50 billion. This question has been closed a "b) No" with a closing date of 31 May 2017.