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US HJRes64

US HJRes64
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services.


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Introduced
06/12/2019
In Committee
06/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services. This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy, as described in license document DDTC-17-094.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution prohibits the United States government from issuing licenses for the transfer of specific defense articles and related services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy, as detailed in license document DDTC-17-094. This means the proposed sale and coproduction of certain components for Paveway missile systems, including circuit cards and guidance electronics, to Saudi Arabia, as well as the transfer of additional missile kits and components to all four countries, is blocked by Congress. The Arms Export Control Act is the law under which such transfers are typically approved, and this resolution is an example of Congress using its oversight power to disapprove a proposed arms sale.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 06/12/2019)

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