SJRES 21: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Congress: 119 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Palestine

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Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard (I-Vermont)

Summary

This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.

Editorial Explainer

This joint resolution would block a proposed US military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services. The resolution uses the congressional disapproval process, which allows either chamber to halt foreign military sales within a set timeframe.

Why it matters

This directly restricts US arms transfers to Israel, a rare legislative action. The vote signals whether Congress will use its formal power to condition military aid, a central lever in Israel/Palestine accountability.