Bill · S.J.Res. 136· Senate(119-SJRES-136)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed licensing of certain defense articles and services to Israel.
- Introduced
- 3/19/2026
- Last activity
- 3/19/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Sanders
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of certain proposed defense article and service licenses to Israel. It specifically targets defense articles described in an arms sales notification published on March 12, 2026. This includes 5,000 defense articles related to Small Diameter Bomb Weapon Systems. The resolution seeks to prohibit these specific licenses.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-3
The resolution restricts defense articles and services to Israel, which may impact the bilateral security relationship.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-1
The resolution blocks the export of specific weapon systems, which reduces immediate government-authorized military transfers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of specific weapons transfers: The resolution aims to prohibit the licensing of 5,000 defense articles relating to Small Diameter Bomb Weapon Systems (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are listed in the text provided.
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-3Reduces Military Spending-1
- 3/19/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont