Bill · S.J.Res. 217· Senate(119-SJRES-217)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Rand Paul
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution states that Congress disapproves of a proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Specifically, it prohibits the sale of defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 26-69. The prohibited items include forty-eight F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and forty-nine Pratt & Whitney engines. It also blocks various non-MDE items such as cryptographic appliques, secure communications, and training equipment. The resolution was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Paul on September 24, 2026.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Halts Military Sales: The text explicitly prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of defense articles and services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which includes forty-eight F-35 aircraft and related engines, under the main resolving clause. This stops the specific transfer of these military items listed in Transmittal No. 26-69.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restricts Support Services: The resolution prohibits logistics, technical support services, and spare parts tied to the sale, which are listed in the text under the prohibited defense articles and services.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate