Bill · S.J.Res. 51· Senate(119-SJRES-51)
A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- 5/15/2025
- Last activity
- 5/15/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Murphy
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale. The sale involves the Government of the United Arab Emirates. It specifically targets various defense articles and services listed in Transmittal No. 25-25. These items include munitions support equipment, night vision device support, and aircraft components. If passed, the resolution would prohibit the sale of these items and services.
Yes
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+1
The resolution restricts the export of defense articles, which can indirectly impact military industrial spending.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Defense contractors and businesses involved in the proposed sale will face a loss of revenue.
Is this likely to create jobs?-2
The prohibition of the sale may reduce job opportunities within the defense contracting and logistics sectors.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2
Restricting military sales can potentially strain the diplomatic and defense relationship with the United Arab Emirates.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of specific defense sales: The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of various defense articles and services to the Government of the United Arab Emirates, as described in the resolution's main text. This action would prevent the transfer of items like common munitions equipment, night vision devices, and aircraft components.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Prevention of defense article and service sales: By prohibiting the sale, the resolution stops the delivery of items such as munitions support equipment, spare parts, and technical documentation described in section (1). This prevents the proposed transfer of U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services to the United Arab Emirates.
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-2Good For Union Workers-1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+1Improves International Alliances-2Improves International Trade-1
- 5/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland