Bill · H.R. 3565· House(119-HR-3565)
To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Delia Ramirez
- Cosponsors
- - 81 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to place a limitation on the transfer of certain defense articles and services to Israel. Under this proposal, the President would be prohibited from selling or transferring specific types of weapons or services to the Government of Israel or its agencies. This restriction would remain in place unless a specific law is enacted to identify the intended purpose of these items. Additionally, the Government of Israel would need to provide written assurances to the President regarding their use. These assurances must ensure the items are used for the specified purposes and align with international laws and existing foreign assistance acts.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill adds oversight requirements that mandate specific legal purposes for defense articles.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1
The bill promotes adherence to international humanitarian and human rights law through diplomatic assurances.
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill requires the President to enforce specific conditions and legislative criteria before authorizing transfers.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-3
The bill restricts the provision of certain defense articles and services to Israel, potentially reducing overall foreign military assistance.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-2
The bill imposes restrictions on the transfer of specific munitions, which may indirectly influence military aid flows.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-1
The restrictions could create friction in bilateral defense relations with Israel.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased oversight of military transfers: The bill requires that a law be enacted to identify the specific purpose for which defense articles or services may be used, as noted in Section 1(a)(1). This ensures there is a clear legal purpose for the transfer of weapons.
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Requirement for specific usage assurances: The Government of Israel must provide written assurances to the President that items will be used for specified purposes, as stated in Section 1(a)(2)(A). This creates a mechanism to ensure items are used as intended.
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Adherence to international law: The bill requires that the use of defense articles and services be consistent with international humanitarian law and international human rights law, as described in Section 1(a)(2)(B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on specific military equipment: The bill limits the transfer of various items, including BLU-109 bunker busting bombs, MK80 series bomb variants, GBU-39 small diameter bomb variants, JDAM assemblies, SPICE gliding bomb assemblies, 120mm tank ammunition, and 155mm artillery ammunition, including white phosphorus munitions, as listed in Section 1(b).
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 Diplomatic Engagement+1Increases Foreign Aid-3Reduces Military Spending-2Improves International Alliances-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- 10/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/14/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/23/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/18/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/22/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 8/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 8/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 21 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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