Bill · S.J.Res. 34· Senate(119-SJRES-34)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/30/2025 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 - 73. Record Vote Number: 455.
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Sanders
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel. The sale involves specific defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 25-26. Included in this proposal are various bomb bodies and guidance kits, specifically MK 83 MOD 4/MOD 5 and BLU-110A/B models. The sale also includes JDAM guidance kits for those bomb bodies. Additionally, the sale covers engineering, logistics, and technical support services. This resolution, introduced by Mr. Sanders, seeks to prohibit these specific items and services from being sold.
Yes
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+1
The resolution reduces planned military expenditures by prohibiting specific weapon sales.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Is this likely to create jobs?-2
The prohibition of these defense sales may reduce contract-related jobs in the defense sector.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2
Limiting military sales may strain the strategic relationship with Israel.
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
Defense contractors may see a negative impact from the cancellation of these specific sales.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition of specific weapon transfers: By providing congressional disapproval, the resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of 201 MK 83 MOD 4/MOD 5 General Purpose 1,000-pound bomb bodies, 4,799 BLU-110A/B General Purpose 1,000-pound bomb bodies, and various JDAM guidance kits (Section 1).
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Restriction of support services: The resolution would prohibit the transfer of U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services related to these defense articles (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitation of defense articles and services: The resolution would stop the delivery of the specific defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 25-26, which include bomb bodies, guidance kits, and technical support services (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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-1Good For Union Workers-1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+1Improves International Alliances-2Increases Foreign Aid-1
- 7/30/2025
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 24 - 73. Record Vote Number: 455.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont