A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
This joint resolution would block (prohibit) a specific proposed U.S. arms export to Israel. Specifically, it targets the export of 2,300 Colt M4 carbines (11.5-inch barrels, 5.56 mm, fully automatic) that are controlled under Category I of the U.S. Munitions List. The weapons are described in Transmittal No. DDTC 23-085 and are intended for ultimate end use by the Israel National Police, via M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd in Israel. The sale, valued at $1,000,000 or more, was transmitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act and published as Executive Communication 511 on March 24, 2025. The measure would prohibit this specific export unless Congress changes course. In short, the bill provides a congressional disapproval that would block this particular arms export. As a joint resolution, it would require passage by both houses of Congress and the President’s signature (or other statutory steps) to become law, reflecting congressional oversight over major arms transfers and potentially affecting U.S.–Israel security cooperation and related defense industry interests.
Key Points
- 1The bill is a joint resolution to disapprove a specific proposed arms export to Israel under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Section 36(c).
- 2It targets 2,300 Colt M4 carbines (11.5" barrel, 5.56 mm, fully automatic) categorized under Category I of the U.S. Munitions List, with a value of at least $1,000,000.
- 3The recipient is M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd in Israel, for ultimate end use by the Israel National Police.
- 4The weapons and terms are described in Transmittal DDTC 23-085 and were communicated to Congress and published as Executive Communication 511 on March 24, 2025.
- 5As a joint resolution, it would block the export unless enacted into law through the standard legislative process (passage by both houses and presidential action).