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US SJRes54
US SJRes54A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
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Introduced
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
In Committee
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
AI Summary
This joint resolution provides for congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), specifically blocking the transfer of sophisticated military equipment. The sale, initially detailed in Transmittal No. 24-118 and submitted under the Arms Export Control Act, includes six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, multiple engines, navigation systems, missile warning systems, communications radios, and machine guns, along with associated non-major defense equipment like radar warning receivers, navigation systems, and various support services. The resolution comprehensively lists the specific military hardware and technical support elements that would be prohibited from sale, effectively preventing the Department of Defense from proceeding with this particular arms transfer to the UAE. By using its legislative power, Congress is exercising oversight of international defense sales and potentially signaling concerns about the strategic implications of transferring these advanced military capabilities to a foreign government.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Chris Murphy (D)*,
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 307. (on 06/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/54/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sjres54/BILLS-119sjres54is.pdf |
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