Bill · S.J.Res. 158· Senate(119-SJRES-158)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 3/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Van Hollen
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale. The sale involves specific defense articles and services intended for the Government of the United Arab Emirates. This includes various bombs, guidance sets, and various non-MDE items such as training equipment and software. The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of these items as described in Transmittal No. RSAT 26-46.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-3
The resolution blocks a military sale intended for the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-2
The bill blocks a specific sale of defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of Arms Sales: By disapproving the sale of items like GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs and JDAM guidance sets, the resolution acts to prohibit the transfer of these specific defense articles and services to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of Defense Sales: The resolution would prohibit the sale of various items including aircraft maintenance support equipment, spare parts, and technical support services to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (Section 1).
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-2
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont