Bills · SJRES 42
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 42International Affairs
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a direct assertion of congressional authority over a specific foreign arms sale, potentially signaling a shift in how the legislative branch views or wants to influence U.S. foreign policy and military aid to allies. If this bill passes, it would prevent a significant shipment of automatic rifles to the Israel National Police, which could have implications for their operational capacity and for the broader security situation in the region.
If this bill becomes law, it means Congress has successfully blocked an executive branch-approved arms deal, demonstrating its power to intervene in such matters. If it does not become law, the proposed export of rifles to Israel's police force will likely proceed as planned by the executive branch. Voters should care because it touches upon issues of international relations, arms control, and the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches in foreign policy decisions.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The resolution prohibits the proposed export of 3,200 DDM4 and 2,000 MK18 fully automatic rifles to Israel.
This directly blocks a specific, large-scale arms transfer worth over $1,000,000 to the Israel National Police.
PROVISION 02
The specific weapons are identified by type, barrel length, caliber, and their classification under Category I of the United States Munitions List.
This ensures the prohibition is narrowly targeted to a particular shipment, rather than a broad ban on all arms exports to Israel.
PROVISION 03
It cites the legal authority for congressional disapproval under section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act.
This highlights Congress's legal power to review and potentially block foreign arms sales initiated by the executive branch.
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2 EVENTSMAR 27
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MAR 27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 42
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionMar 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 42International Affairs
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2025
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