Bills · HJRES 97
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 97International Affairs
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
INTRO MAY 15· LAST ACTION MAY 15
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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 in conducting foreign policy and arms sales. If passed, it would prevent a significant military transfer to a key partner in the Middle East, potentially impacting the UAE's defense capabilities and its relationships with the U.S. It highlights Congress's role in overseeing U.S. international agreements and military aid, ensuring that such sales align with broader U.S. interests and values.
If this bill passes, the UAE will not receive these specific advanced helicopters and related equipment from the U.S., which could lead them to seek similar military assets from other countries. If it doesn't pass, the sale will proceed as planned by the executive branch, allowing the UAE to acquire the specified military hardware from the U.S.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the sale of specific military equipment to the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
This directly stops a proposed foreign military sale by the U.S. executive branch.
PROVISION 02
Specifically lists six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters with air-to-air refuel probe capability and extended range fuel tanks as part of the prohibited sale.
This identifies the primary and most significant military asset that would not be transferred.
PROVISION 03
Includes various auxiliary defense articles and services, such as engines, GPS devices, missile warning systems, radios, and machine guns, in the prohibition.
This ensures the entire package of related equipment essential for the helicopters' operation is blocked, not just the aircraft themselves.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 15
Introduced in House
MAY 15
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 97
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 15, 2025
Last actionMay 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025
House Joint Res.HJRES 97International Affairs
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
INTRODUCED MAY 15, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 15, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
17
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