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Blocking Arms Sale to Israel: US Congress Decision

This Congressional resolution aims to block the proposed sale of specific weaponry and munitions to Israel. It means the United States would not permit the export of certain types of bombs and supporting technology, which could impact foreign policy and international relations but has no direct effect on the daily lives of US citizens.
Key points
The resolution seeks to prohibit the issuance of licenses for the export of specific defense articles to Israel.
This includes Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) variants and Small Diameter Bomb Increment I (SDB I) variants, along with related services and technical data.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_49
Sponsor: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed direct commercial sale to Israel of certain weaponry and munitions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_49.

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 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution seeks to prohibit the issuance of licenses for the export of specific defense articles to Israel.
  • This includes Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) variants and Small Diameter Bomb Increment I (SDB I) variants, along with related services and technical data.
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. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14].

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.

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