Bill · S.J.Res. 41· Senate(119-SJRES-41)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 7/30/2025 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Sanders
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed export of defense articles to Israel. Specifically, it seeks to prohibit the export of 20,000 Colt Carbine rifles. These weapons are described as 11.5'' barrel length, 5.56mm caliber fully automatic carbine rifles. The shipment is intended for M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd in Israel for end use by the Israel National Police. This action relates to Transmittal No. DDTC 23-077.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The bill restricts the export of defense articles, which effectively reduces military aid/support to Israel.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2
The resolution could be viewed as a strain on the strategic alliance between the U.S. and Israel.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The prohibition of this specific export may negatively impact defense contractors intending to sell these items.
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
- Prohibition of specific firearms export: The resolution would stop the shipment of 20,000 fully automatic Colt Carbine rifles to M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd (Section 1). This could be considered positive for those seeking to prevent these specific weapons from reaching the Israel National Police.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Denial of defense articles: The resolution would prohibit the export of 20,000 Colt Carbine rifles intended for the Israel National Police (Section 1). This could be considered negative for the group intended to receive the firearms for their end use.
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
- Increases Foreign Aid-5Improves International Alliances-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- 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. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont