Bills · HJRES 71
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 71International Affairs
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a direct challenge from Congress to the executive branch's authority over foreign policy and arms sales. If this bill becomes law, it would prevent a significant delivery of military support to Israel, a key U.S. ally, thereby altering the scope of U.S. military assistance. This could signal a shift in U.S. foreign policy or concerns within Congress regarding how U.S.-provided weapons are used.
Conversely, if the bill does not pass, the proposed sale of 3,000 Hellfire missiles and related support would proceed as planned by the executive branch, continuing the established pattern of U.S. military aid to Israel. The outcome of such a resolution can have real-world implications for international relations, military capabilities of allied nations, and the U.S. role in global conflicts.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the proposed sale of 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire Air-to-Ground Missiles to Israel.
This provision directly blocks a substantial transfer of offensive military capability from the U.S. to a foreign nation.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits the sale of all related non-missile items and services, including support and test equipment, spare parts, software, training, and logistics support.
This ensures that the entire military package associated with the missiles, crucial for their operation and maintenance, is also prevented.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 3
Introduced in House
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 71
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2025
Last actionMar 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025
House Joint Res.HJRES 71International Affairs
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 3, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
13
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