SJRES 21119th 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 20, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This bill is a joint resolution of disapproval that would block a specific proposed foreign military sale to Israel. Under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), the President must notify Congress of proposed weapons sales, and Congress can block them with a joint resolution. If enacted, this resolution would prohibit the sale described in Transmittal No. 24-13, published February 10, 2025, which includes a large package of bombs, guidance kits, fuzes, and related support for Israel. The package covers thousands of bombs and guidance assemblies (including GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs, MK-82 and MK-84 bodies, JDAM guidance kits, BLU-109, GBU-38v1, FMU-152A/B fuzes, and FMU-139 fuzes) plus non-MDE (Major Defense Equipment) items and logistics/support elements. In short, if Congress passes and the President signs this joint resolution, the sale would be blocked and the items would not be transferred to Israel. The measure reflects Congress’s oversight of major U.S. arms transfers and could influence U.S.-Israel defense relations and related industries, depending on whether the sale proceeds through or is blocked.

Key Points

1Purpose: Prohibits the proposed foreign military sale to Israel described in Transmittal No. 24-13 under the AECA (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)).
2What is being sold (quantities and items):
3- 2,166 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment 1 (SDB-I)
4- 2,800 MK 82 general-purpose 500-pound bombs
5- 13,000 JDAM guidance kits for MK-84 bodies (KMU-556 series variants)
6- 3,475 JDAM guidance kits for BLU-109 bodies (KMU-557 series variants)
7- 1,004 JDAM guidance kits for GBU-38v1
8- 17,475 FMU-152A/B fuzes
9- Non-MDE items: FMU-139 fuzes; bomb components; munitions support and related logistics and program support
10Legal mechanism: Joint resolution of disapproval under AECA, which, if enacted, blocks the sale; requires passage by both Senate and House and the President’s signature.
11Status: Introduced in the Senate on February 20, 2025 by Senator Sanders; referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
12Scope of authority: Relies on the President’s ability to notify Congress of proposed foreign military sales and Congress’s ability to block those sales through legislation.
13Relationship to U.S. policy tools: Demonstrates congressional oversight over arms transfers and leverages the AECA notification/approval process.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Israel’s security and military procurement: would lose access to the described weapons and guidance systems if the sale is blocked.- U.S. defense contractors and suppliers: potential impact on contract opportunities and revenue tied to the sale (manufacturers of the JDAM kits, fuzes, and related components).Secondary group/area affected- U.S.-Israel defense relationship: reflects ongoing domestic oversight over major arms transfers to Israel and could influence Israeli military planning and readiness if alternatives or replacements are pursued.- U.S. foreign policy and regional stability: could affect regional security dynamics and U.S. leverage in arms-control and defense-dependency considerations with Israel and its neighbors.Additional impacts- Congressional oversight and precedent: reinforces Congress’s role in approving or disapproving significant arms sales, potentially shaping future use-of-Export Control Act processes.- Global arms market and sourcing: if blocked, Israel might seek alternative suppliers or stockpiles, influencing international defense procurement patterns and competition among suppliers.- Domestic budgeting and logistics: potential shifts in logistics, support contracts, and stockpile management for non-MDE and other munitions components if the sale is halted.This summary reflects the portion of the bill text provided. The full bill’s final fate would depend on passage by both chambers and signature by the President.In plain terms, “transmittal” refers to the formal notification from the President to Congress about a proposed sale; the items listed are the specific weapons and related support described in that notification.

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