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DemocratBill · H.J.Res. 97· House(119-HJRES-97)

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

Rep. Meeks
Age: 73 years
New York
Introduced
5/15/2025
Last activity
5/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Gregory Meeks
Cosponsors
Democrat - 17Republican - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to provide for congressional disapproval of a proposed military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The resolution targets specific defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 24-118. This transmittal was submitted to Congress on May 13, 2025. The items include helicopters, engines, GPS devices, missile warning systems, radios, and machine guns.

Yes

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

    The bill limits specific arms sales, which could result in minor reductions in defense trade value.

The opposite

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2

    Disapproving a sale to a key partner like the UAE may strain diplomatic and strategic alliances.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-1

    The bill negatively impacts defense contractors and businesses involved in these specific military sales.