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Joint Resolution

A legislative measure that, if passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President (or overridden by a presidential veto), has the force of law. It's often used for specific purposes like declaring war, authorizing an action, or, in this case, disapproving a specific action.

Foreign Military Sale

A program by which the U.S. government sells defense articles (like weapons) and services to foreign governments as a way to further U.S. foreign policy and national security interests.

Defense Articles and Services

Military equipment, weapons, parts, training, and logistical support provided to foreign countries, typically through a sale or grant program.

Transmittal

A formal notification or document sent by the Executive Branch to Congress, in this context, detailing a proposed foreign military sale for congressional review.

Arms Export Control Act (AECA)

A U.S. law that provides the legal authority and framework for the sale of U.S. defense articles and services to foreign governments, and outlines Congress's role in reviewing and potentially blocking such sales.

Congressional Disapproval

An action taken by Congress, often through a joint resolution, to formally reject or block a proposed action by the Executive Branch, such as a specific foreign military sale.