Bills · SJRES 35
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 35International Affairs
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the report of enhancement or upgrade of sensitive foreign military related to a sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a direct attempt by Congress to exercise oversight and potentially block a significant foreign military sale that the Executive Branch intended to complete. If it passes, it signals a strong congressional disagreement with the current administration's foreign policy regarding arms sales to Israel, or with the specific terms and costs of this particular transaction.
If this bill becomes law, the U.S. will not provide an additional $893 million in defense equipment and services to Israel, which could alter the balance of military support and potentially impact regional dynamics. If it doesn't pass, the sale proceeds as reported, allowing the additional military articles and services to be provided to Israel as planned due to the noted cost increases. Voters should care because it involves a substantial amount of money and directly affects U.S. foreign policy and international relations, particularly with a key ally in a volatile region.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits a specific foreign military sale to the Government of Israel.
This directly blocks an $893 million increase in military equipment and services for Israel.
PROVISION 02
Targets an increase in the value of Major Defense Equipment (MDE) by $624,000,000 and non-MDE by $269,000,000.
It clarifies exactly what part of the defense sale is being blocked, specifically focusing on reported cost increases.
PROVISION 03
Exercises congressional disapproval based on a report submitted under the Arms Export Control Act.
This provision uses an established legal mechanism for Congress to review and potentially reject foreign arms sales.
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MAR 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 35
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Last actionMar 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 35International Affairs
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the report of enhancement or upgrade of sensitive foreign military related to a sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 10, 2025
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