Bills · SJRES 41
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 41International Affairs
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION JUL 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a direct challenge by Congress to a specific arms deal approved by the executive branch. If it passes, it would demonstrate Congress's willingness to use its oversight powers under the Arms Export Control Act to influence U.S. foreign policy and military transfers. Voters might care if they believe the U.S. should have more or less control over where its weapons go, especially concerning their potential use by foreign police forces or in regions of conflict.
If this bill becomes law, the specific export of 20,000 automatic rifles to the Israel National Police would be blocked, directly impacting Israel's police capabilities and US defense contractors. If it doesn't pass, the proposed sale would likely proceed, continuing the established practice of the executive branch approving such exports unless Congress intervenes. It highlights the ongoing debate about the appropriate balance of power between the legislative and executive branches in foreign relations and arms transfers.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the export of 20,000 Colt Carbine, 5.56mm fully automatic rifles to Israel.
This directly blocks a specific, high-value arms transfer to a foreign police force.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the end-user for these rifles is the Israel National Police.
This identifies the ultimate recipient and purpose, which can be a key factor in debates over arms sales.
PROVISION 03
References the proposed export (Transmittal No. DDTC 23-077) submitted to Congress under Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act.
This provision grounds the resolution in the existing legal framework for congressional oversight of arms sales.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJUL 30
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
JUL 30
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.
MAR 27
Introduced in Senate
MAR 27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 41
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionJul 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 41International Affairs
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 30, 2025
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