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Congress seeks to block advanced military equipment sale to Saudi Arabia.

This resolution aims to prohibit a proposed government sale of advanced defense articles and services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The equipment includes sophisticated navigation systems, cryptographic devices, and intelligence sensor suites. This action represents Congress exercising its authority to control arms exports and influence US foreign policy.
Key points
The resolution specifically prohibits the sale of certain US defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia, detailed in Transmittal No. 23–15.
The prohibited items include advanced GPS/INS devices, secure communication terminals, and electronic intelligence systems.
This move demonstrates Congressional oversight over foreign military sales, potentially impacting US diplomatic and security relationships.
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Print number: 118_SJRES_53
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2023-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 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 118_SJRES_53.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution specifically prohibits the sale of certain US defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia, detailed in Transmittal No. 23–15.
  • The prohibited items include advanced GPS/INS devices, secure communication terminals, and electronic intelligence systems.
  • This move demonstrates Congressional oversight over foreign military sales, potentially impacting US diplomatic and security relationships.
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 Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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