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US SJR138

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 as described in Transmittal No. 26–32, submitted to Congress on March 12, 2026

  • Blocks the sale of 12,000 BLU-110A/B general purpose 1,000-pound bomb bodies, classified as Major Defense Equipment

  • Also prohibits associated non-MDE items including U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services

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

  • Exercises congressional authority under section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act to disapprove a foreign military sale

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.

International affairs

Last Action

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 63. Record Vote Number: 81. (consideration: CR S1779)

4/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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