Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

# Summary of HJRES 97 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would block a planned military equipment and services sale to the United Arab Emirates. If passed, it would prevent the U.S. government from delivering defense articles (weapons, military hardware) and related services that have been proposed for sale to the UAE. The bill uses the congressional disapproval process, which allows Congress to formally reject an arms sale that the executive branch has already approved. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects U.S.-UAE military relations and defense contractors involved in the proposed sale. It would also impact the UAE's military capabilities.

Currently, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives, meaning it remains in the early legislative stage. Sponsor Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY) introduced the measure, though the specific details about which defense articles are involved are not included in this summary. **Key Context** Congress has the authority to review and reject foreign military sales, though such disapprovals are relatively uncommon. This mechanism allows lawmakers to weigh in on U.S. defense relationships with foreign governments on a case-by-case basis.