A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed licensing of certain defense articles and services to Israel.
This joint resolution seeks to prohibit the licensing of specific defense articles and services to Israel, including 5,000 Small Diameter Bomb Weapon Systems. The bill directly affects the proposed arms sales notification submitted to Congress on March 12, 2026, under the Arms Export Control Act. By passing this resolution, Congress would exercise its authority to disapprove the licensing of these particular defense items. The measure is currently referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for consideration.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Mar 19, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Bernard Sanders
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
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Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
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Peter Welch
DDemocratic
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