SJRES 70
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to prevent the United States from exporting certain defense articles to Israel. Specifically, it targets a proposed export of 5,000 M5 Commando 5.56mm fully automatic rifles, valued at $1,000,000 or more, intended for use by the Israel National Police. The resolution aims to exercise congressional oversight over arms sales to foreign countries. It represents an attempt to use congressional disapproval to block a specific arms transfer.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the export of specific firearms and components to Israel.
- Targets a particular export of M5 Commando rifles.
- Relates to a proposed export valued at $1,000,000 or more.
- The export is linked to Transmittal No. DDTC 23–066.
- The resolution is based on the Arms Export Control Act.
Who is affected
- United States
- Israel
- Israel National Police
- M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd
Notable changes
- Seeks to utilize congressional disapproval as a mechanism to restrict arms sales.
- Imposes a specific restriction on a planned defense article transfer.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 70
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
The export of the following firearms, parts, and components controlled under Category I of the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more and described in Transmittal No. DDTC 23–066, which was submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(c)) and communication of which was published in the Congressional Record on July 15, 2025 (Executive Communication 1305): 5,000 M5 Commando 5.56mm fully automatic rifles to M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd in Israel for ultimate end use by the Israel National Police.