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Blocking arms transfers to Saudi Arabia and European nations.

This document is a proposal from the U.S. Congress to block the sale of specific military equipment and defense services to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy. If passed, it means that licenses for manufacturing, technical assistance, or export of these particular weapon systems will not be issued. While not directly impacting daily life for U.S. citizens, it is relevant to the country's foreign policy and international relations.
Key points
Proposal to prohibit licenses for export and manufacturing of Paveway II, III, and IV weapon systems for Saudi Arabia.
The prohibition also includes the transfer of 7,500 additional Paveway IV rounds to Saudi Arabia.
The halt in transfers also applies to the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy for certain defense articles and services.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_16
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_16.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Proposal to prohibit licenses for export and manufacturing of Paveway II, III, and IV weapon systems for Saudi Arabia.
  • The prohibition also includes the transfer of 7,500 additional Paveway IV rounds to Saudi Arabia.
  • The halt in transfers also applies to the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy for certain defense articles and services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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