Bill · H.J.Res. 96· House(119-HJRES-96)
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- 5/15/2025
- Last activity
- 5/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Gregory Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This is a joint resolution introduced by Mr. Meeks and Ms. Jacobs. The resolution aims to provide for congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale. The sale involves the Government of the United Arab Emirates. Specifically, it targets the sale of F-16 aircraft components, spares, and accessories. It also includes other related elements of logistics and program support.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2
Disapproving a sale to a key regional partner like the UAE may negatively impact bilateral diplomatic and strategic alliances.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-1
The disapproval of this specific arms sale represents a marginal reduction in intended military exports.
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
The cancellation of defense exports may negatively impact defense contractors and related business interests.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of specific defense articles and services: The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of F-16 aircraft components, spares, accessories, and related logistics and program support to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (Section 1). This action serves to block the transfer of these items as described in Transmittal No. 25-25.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances-2Reduces Military Spending-1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-1
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 5/19/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 5/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Morgan McGarveyDemocrat · Kentucky
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan