SJRES 27119th CongressIn Committee

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

Introduced: Feb 25, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This Senate joint resolution would block (prohibit) a proposed foreign military sale to Israel. Specifically, it targets the sale described in Transmittal No. 24-0U under the Arms Export Control Act, which includes 10,000 additional M107 and/or M795 155mm high-explosive artillery projectiles and a package of related non–major Defense Equipment (non-MDE) items and support services (e.g., various 155mm projectiles, publications, technical documentation, engineering/technical/logistics support, studies, surveys, and other logistical/program support). In short, if enacted, the bill would prevent the United States from approving that particular arms sale to Israel unless Congress later authorizes it through different legislation. It uses the congressional “disapproval” mechanism available for proposed arms sales, meaning Congress would have to pass a new law to permit the sale despite this resolution.

Key Points

1What is being blocked: The proposed foreign military sale to Israel described in Transmittal No. 24-0U, including 10,000 M107 and/or M795 155mm HE projectiles and various related non-MDE items and support services.
2Legal mechanism: A joint resolution of disapproval under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) section 36(b)(1). If Congress enacts the resolution, the sale is prohibited.
3Scope of items: Both the 10,000 155mm HE rounds (M107 and/or M795) and the non-MDE items (e.g., other 155mm projectiles, publications, technical documentation, engineering/logistics support, studies, surveys, and related program support).
4Legislative status: Introduced in the Senate by Senator Bernie Sanders on February 25, 2025; referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Not yet enacted.
5Effect on policy tools: This uses Congress’s disapproval authority to block the sale. If the President opposes the resolution, an override would require a two-thirds vote in both chambers.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Israel: The immediate impact is a prohibition on receiving this specific shipment of 155mm artillery rounds and related support, which could affect Israel’s artillery stockpiles and battlefield readiness for the included timeframe.Secondary group/area affected- U.S. defense industry and suppliers: Potential impact on U.S. manufacturers and contractors involved in producing or supplying the 155mm rounds and the associated support services.- U.S.-Israel defense relationship: Could affect ongoing defense cooperation and the breadth of arms sales tools available to support Israel’s military needs.Additional impacts- U.S. foreign policy and legislative dynamics: Demonstrates Congress exercising its oversight over major arms transfers; could influence future arms sale processes and signaling to allies.- Regional security considerations: Depending on how Israel adjusts its plans in response, there could be broader implications for regional deterrence, defense planning, and alignment with U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East.- Domestic political considerations: The use of a joint disapproval resolution may factor into debates over arms sales, military aid, and oversight of defense exports.

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