Summary of HJRES 71

Bill Number: HJRES 71

Title: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services

Status: Introduced in House

Introduced: March 03, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HJRES 71 aims to formally disapprove a proposed foreign military sale to Israel, specifically targeting the sale of defense articles and services as outlined in Transmittal No. 24–104. The resolution seeks to prevent the transfer of military equipment and support that the sponsors believe may not align with U.S. foreign policy interests or regional stability.

Key Provisions

The resolution prohibits the following proposed sale to Israel:

• Defense Articles and Services:

  • 3,000 AGM–114 Hellfire Air-to-Ground Missiles: This includes various variants such as R3, F, F/A, K1, K1A, K2, K3, K3A, KA, N, N3, and R.

• Non-MDE (Major Defense Equipment) Items: The sale also encompasses a range of support services and equipment, including:

  • Support and test equipment
  • Integration and test support
  • Spare and repair parts
  • Software delivery and support
  • Publications and technical documentation
  • Personnel training and training equipment
  • U.S. Government and contractor engineering
  • Technical and logistics support services
  • Storage and other related logistics and program support

Affected Parties

The resolution primarily affects:

• Israel: As the recipient of the proposed military sale, Israel would be impacted by the disapproval of this transaction.
• U.S. Defense Contractors: Companies involved in the production and delivery of the specified defense articles and services may face financial implications due to the halted sale.
• U.S. Foreign Policy: The resolution reflects a stance on U.S. military support to foreign nations, particularly in the context of Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Legislative Actions

• March 03, 2025: The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for further consideration.

Sponsors

HJRES 71 is sponsored by a group of lawmakers, including:

• Rashida Tlaib (Primary Sponsor)
• Al Green
• Delia C. Ramirez
• Greg Casar
• Mark Pocan
• Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
• Pramila Jayapal
• Ayanna Pressley
• Nydia M. Velázquez
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
• Ilhan Omar
• Summer L. Lee
• Jesús G. "Chuy" García
• Bonnie Watson Coleman

Related Bills

• SJRES 22: This is a companion resolution that addresses similar issues regarding foreign military sales.

This summary provides an overview of HJRES 71, detailing its purpose, key provisions, affected parties, legislative actions, and sponsorship. The resolution reflects ongoing discussions about U.S. military support and foreign policy in the Middle East.