Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

H.J. Res. 96 is a joint resolution introduced in the House that would block and prohibit a specific proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The sale in question covers F-16 aircraft components, spares, accessories, and related logistics and program support, described in Transmittal No. 25-25 and submitted to Congress on May 13, 2025 under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), section 36(b)(1). By establishing congressional disapproval, the measure seeks to prevent the U.S. government from approving or delivering these defense articles and services unless Congress changes course. The resolution was introduced May 15, 2025, by Rep. Meeks (with Rep. Jacobs) and referred to the Foreign Affairs Committee. In plain terms, if this joint resolution becomes law, it would formally prohibit the specific F-16-related sale to the UAE. It uses Congress’s disapproval mechanism under AECA to halt the transaction, signaling congressional concern or opposition to this particular arms sale.