Bills · HJRES 83
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 83International Affairs
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
INTRO MAR 31· LAST ACTION MAR 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it represents a direct challenge by Congress to a specific U.S. foreign policy decision regarding military aid to a key ally. If this bill passes, it would prevent the delivery of thousands of bombs and warheads, signaling a shift in U.S. policy or a strong concern from Congress about how these weapons might be used in ongoing conflicts.
If the bill does not become law, the proposed sale would likely proceed, continuing the current practice of providing these defense articles to Israel. This bill highlights the significant debate within the U.S. about its role in international conflicts and the conditions under which it supplies weapons to other nations.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the proposed sale of specific defense articles and services to Israel.
This directly blocks a significant military transfer, altering U.S. foreign policy towards a key ally.
PROVISION 02
Specifically identifies the items to be prohibited: 35,529 MK 84 or BLU-117 bomb bodies and 4,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads.
It clearly defines the scope of the prohibition, preventing ambiguity about which weapons are affected.
PROVISION 03
Cites the legal authority for this disapproval as section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act.
This shows Congress is using an established legal mechanism to exert its power over arms sales.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 31
Introduced in House
MAR 31
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 83
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 31, 2025
Last actionMar 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025
House Joint Res.HJRES 83International Affairs
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
19
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