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DemocratBill · H.J.Res. 83· House(119-HJRES-83)

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Rep. Jayapal
Age: 61 years
Washington
Introduced
3/31/2025
Last activity
3/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Pramila Jayapal
Cosponsors
Democrat - 19Republican - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to provide for congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to Israel. The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of specific defense articles and services. Specifically, it targets 35,529 MK 84 or BLU-117 General Purpose bomb bodies, or a combination of both. Additionally, it includes 4,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads. The sale was submitted to Congress via Transmittal No. 25-34.

Yes

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1

    By restricting munitions, the resolution may serve as a tool for diplomatic leverage in conflict zones.

The opposite

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2

    The disapproval of weapon sales may strain existing diplomatic and military alliances with Israel.

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-1

    The resolution halts the sale of specific munitions, resulting in a slight reduction in arms-related defense expenditure.