Bill · S.J.Res. 35· Senate(119-SJRES-35)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the report of enhancement or upgrade of sensitive foreign military related to a sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Age: 85 years
Vermont
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Sanders
- Cosponsors
- None
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide for congressional disapproval of a specific proposed foreign military sale. The resolution targets a sale of defense articles and services to the Government of Israel. It specifically addresses an increase in value for Major Defense Equipment and non-MDE items due to recent cost increases. This sale was submitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act. If passed, the resolution would prohibit the sale described in Transmittal No. 25-0C.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of Military Sale: The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of defense articles and services to the Government of Israel described in Transmittal No. 25-0C. This action would prevent the increase of $624,000,000 in Major Defense Equipment value and $269,000,000 in non-MDE value due to cost increases. (Section 1)
- 3/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
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