Bill · S.J.Res. 22· Senate(119-SJRES-22)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- 2/20/2025
- Last activity
- 2/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Sanders
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to provide for congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to Israel. The sale involves specific defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 24-104. Specifically, it targets the sale of three thousand AGM-114 Hellfire Air-to-Ground Missiles. The proposal also includes various non-MDE items such as support equipment, spare parts, and personnel training. If passed, this resolution would prohibit the sale of these items.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2
Prohibiting the sale of defense articles to Israel may impact the strategic military relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-1
The resolution blocks the sale of 3,000 missiles and associated equipment, thereby preventing that specific expenditure from occurring.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of weapons sale: The resolution aims to prohibit the sale of 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire Air-to-Ground Missiles and associated support items (Section 1). This would prevent these specific defense articles and services from being transferred to Israel.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of military sales: The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of defense articles including missiles, support equipment, spare parts, and training (Section 1). This would stop the delivery of these specific items and services to Israel.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances-2Reduces Military Spending-1
- 2/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
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