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Resolution to Block Proposed Military Bomb Sale to Israel

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

March 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution would halt a specific $12,000-unit munitions transfer to Israel, directly impacting U.S. foreign military assistance policy and the availability of these specific defense articles to the Israeli government.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Government of Israel

The government is the designated recipient of the military equipment and services that would be blocked by this resolution.

U.S. Defense Contractors

Contractors providing engineering, logistics, and technical support for this sale would be prohibited from fulfilling those services under the proposed resolution.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 19, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This seeks to formally disapprove and prohibit a proposed U.S. military sale of 12,000 general-purpose bomb bodies to the Government of Israel. If passed, the resolution would legally block the transfer of these defense articles and associated support services described in .

Key Facts

  • The resolution prohibits the sale of 12,000 BLU-110A/B 1,000-pound bomb bodies to the Government of Israel.
  • The resolution prohibits the sale of associated U.S. government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services.
  • The proposed sale is identified as Transmittal No. 26-32.
  • The sale was originally submitted to Congress under section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act.
  • The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 19, 2026.
  • The resolution has been referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Why It Matters

The resolution would halt a specific $12,000-unit munitions transfer to Israel, directly impacting U.S. foreign military assistance policy and the availability of these specific defense articles to the Israeli government.

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific weapons are being blocked by this resolution?
The resolution targets 12,000 BLU-110A/B general-purpose, 1,000-pound bomb bodies.
What happens if this resolution passes?
The proposed foreign military sale to Israel described in would be legally prohibited.

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Congressional Oversight of Arms Sales

The use of a joint resolution to block a specific arms sale highlights an active attempt by members of the Senate to utilize the Arms Export Control Act to exert direct control over foreign military transfers.

Connected Entities

personChris Van HollenCo-sponsor of the resolution.Map →
personBernie SandersLead sponsor of the resolution.Map →
organizationGovernment of IsraelThe intended recipient of the proposed military sale.Map →
personJeff MerkleyCo-sponsor of the resolution.Map →
personPeter WelchCo-sponsor of the resolution.Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy90
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