A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of SJRES 26 **What the Bill Would Do:** This joint resolution would block a proposed sale of military equipment and defense services to Israel. If passed, it would prevent the U.S. government from completing this particular arms sale. The bill uses a congressional disapproval mechanism, meaning Congress would vote to reject the sale rather than requiring approval beforehand. **Who It Affects:** The bill would affect Israel (which would not receive the military equipment), U.S. defense contractors (who would lose the contract), and potentially broader U.S.-Israel relations.
It also involves Congress's constitutional authority over military sales to foreign countries. **Current Status and Key Details:** The bill is currently in committee and has not advanced further. Sponsor Senator Bernie Sanders introduced it as an Independent from Vermont. The official summary does not specify which particular defense articles or services are included in the proposed sale, as these details would be in the underlying sale proposal being disapproved. --- *Note: This is an informational summary. For complete details on the proposed sale's contents or the bill's prospects, you would need to review the full legislative documents or current congressional tracking websites.*.
CRS Official Summary
This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.
Latest Action
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 15 - 83. Record Vote Number: 166. (consideration: CR S2152-2158)