Bill · S.J.Res. 42· Senate(119-SJRES-42)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — 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 aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed export of defense articles to Israel. The resolution specifically targets the export of various firearms and components. These items are scheduled to be sent to Lavi BBG Ltd. in Israel. The intended end use for these weapons is for the Israel National Police. This action is intended to prohibit the specific transfer described in Transmittal No. DD1 23-086.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The resolution exercises Congressional authority to restrict executive branch-approved defense exports.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-3
By blocking these arms, the resolution limits a form of material support/aid to the Israeli National Police.
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill restricts a specific commercial defense export transaction.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-2
The resolution blocks a specific arms export, which marginally reduces the scale of defense article movement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of specific firearm exports: The resolution seeks to stop the transfer of 3,200 DDM4 rifles and 2,000 MK18 fully automatic rifles to Lavi BBG Ltd. for use by the Israel National Police (Section 1). This serves as a mechanism for Congress to disapprove of certain defense article exports.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of defense article exports: The resolution would prohibit the export of 3,200 DDM4 rifles and 2,000 MK18 fully automatic rifles described in Transmittal No. DDTC 23-086 (Section 1). This prevents these specific firearms, parts, and components from being sent to Lavi BBG Ltd. in Israel for the Israel National Police.
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-3Improves International Alliances-2Improves International Trade-2Reduces Military Spending-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 3/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate