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US SJR137

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bernard Sanders

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits a proposed foreign military sale to Israel described in Transmittal No. 26-0O, published in the Congressional Record on March 12, 2026

  • Blocks the sale of 10,000 BLU-111 500-pound general purpose bombs classified as Major Defense Equipment (MDE)

  • Also prohibits related non-MDE items including logistics and program support elements

  • Introduced March 19, 2026 by Senator Sanders with cosponsors Van Hollen, Merkley, and Welch; referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

  • Exercises congressional disapproval authority under section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act

Legislative Description

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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