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.
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.
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of H.J.RES 86 **What the bill would do:** This bill would block a proposed military equipment and services sale to Israel. Under current U.S. law, Congress has the power to disapprove major foreign military sales. This resolution uses that power to prevent a specific sale of defense articles (weapons/equipment) and services to the Israeli government that the administration had proposed. **Who it affects:** The bill directly affects Israel's ability to receive certain U.S. military equipment and services.
It would also impact U.S. defense contractors who would have supplied the materials, and indirectly affects U.S.-Israel military relations. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) in the 119th Congress. The specific defense articles and services involved in this sale are not detailed in the bill summary provided.
CRS Official Summary
This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.