Bill · H.J.Res. 69· House(119-HJRES-69)
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Pramila Jayapal
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to provide for congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to Israel. The sale includes various defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 24-13. Specifically, the resolution targets the sale of over two thousand GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs and thousands of MK 82 bomb bodies. It also includes numerous JDAM Guidance Kits for various bomb bodies and thousands of fuzes. Additionally, the sale covers non-MDE items such as bomb components, support equipment, and various technical support services.
Yes
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+1
The resolution blocks the transfer of significant quantities of defense articles and technical support services to a foreign ally.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-3
The bill seeks to block a specific military sale intended for Israel, which may impact the defense relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
Is this likely to create jobs?-2
The bill would prevent the sale of several thousand bomb bodies, guidance kits, and technical support services, which may reduce related industrial activity.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of specific weapons transfers: The resolution aims to prohibit the sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel, such as GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs, MK 82 bomb bodies, and various JDAM Guidance Kits (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of defense articles and services: The bill would prevent the sale of specific military items, including thousands of bomb bodies, guidance kits, fuzes, and technical support services to Israel (Section 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+1Improves International Alliances-3
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-SJRES-21: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
- 119-SJRES-26: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
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