Bill · H.J.Res. 85· House(119-HJRES-85)
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 3/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Rashida Tlaib
- Cosponsors
- - 16 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to Israel. The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of specific defense articles and services detailed in Transmittal No. 25-26. These items include several thousand bomb bodies and guidance kits. The sale was previously submitted to Congress pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+2
The resolution limits specific military transfers, which can be interpreted as a reduction in certain defense expenditures.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1
The use of congressional disapproval is a form of diplomatic and legislative signaling.
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The resolution exercises congressional oversight power over executive branch arms sales.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The resolution limits military aid to Israel, which is a reduction in foreign military assistance.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The restriction on arms sales may negatively impact defense-related contractors and business interests.
Would union members be better off under this?-2
The restriction of sales may affect industrial employment in the defense sector.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of specific weapon sales: The resolution seeks to block the transfer of 201 MK 83 MOD 4/MOD 5 bomb bodies, 4,799 BLU-110A/B bomb bodies, and thousands of JDAM guidance kits to Israel (Section 1). This could be viewed as a positive outcome for those seeking to prevent the sale of these specific defense articles and services.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of defense articles and services: By prohibiting the sale of the items listed in Transmittal No. 25-26, the resolution halts the transfer of specific bomb bodies and guidance kits (Section 1). This could be considered a negative outcome for those intended to receive these defense articles and services.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2Good For Union Workers-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+2Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1Increases Foreign Aid-5Improves International Alliances-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 7/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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