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Senate Resolution to Block Specific Military Arms 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 10, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution would legally prevent the export of over 39,000 specific bomb components and associated military support services to Israel, directly impacting U.S. foreign military assistance policy.

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 listed in the proposed sale.

U.S. Defense Contractors

These entities would be prohibited from providing the engineering, technical, and logistics support services associated with the sale.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 10, 2025.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

S.J. Res. 33 is a introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders that seeks to formally disapprove and prohibit a proposed U.S. military sale of thousands of bomb bodies and warheads to the Government of Israel. If passed, this resolution would legally block the transfer of defense articles described in No. 25-34.

Key Facts

  • The resolution prohibits the sale of 35,529 MK 84 or BLU-117 General Purpose bomb bodies.
  • The resolution prohibits the sale of 4,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads.
  • The resolution prohibits the sale of associated spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair support.
  • The resolution prohibits the provision of U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services related to these items.
  • The proposed sale was originally submitted to Congress under Transmittal No. 25-34 on March 3, 2025.
  • The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 10, 2025.
  • The resolution is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Why It Matters

This resolution would legally prevent the export of over 39,000 specific bomb components and associated military support services to Israel, directly impacting U.S. foreign military assistance policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific weapons are being blocked by this resolution?
The resolution blocks the sale of 35,529 MK 84 or BLU-117 general-purpose bomb bodies and 4,000 I-2000 penetrator warheads.
What happens if this resolution passes?
The proposed foreign military sale described in No. 25-34 would be prohibited by law.

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Congressional Intervention in Arms Sales

The resolution utilizes the Arms Export Control Act mechanism to attempt to halt a specific, large-scale munitions transfer, reflecting an active use of legislative oversight on executive foreign military sales.

Connected Entities

otherTransmittal No. 25-34The specific government document identifying the arms sale.Map →
personBernie SandersU.S. Senator who introduced the resolution.Map →
organizationGovernment of IsraelThe intended recipient of the proposed military sale.Map →
organizationCommittee on Foreign RelationsThe Senate committee to which the resolution was referred.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

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