Bill

HJRES 84

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

119th Congress Introduced by Greg Casar and 15 co-sponsors

HJRES 84 would block the U.S. sale of D9R/D9T Caterpillar bulldozers and related support to Israel, disallowing 24–38 unless Congress acts, signaling legislative pushback.

Introduced in House

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Bill Summary · HJRES 84

Summary of HJRES 84 (Introduced March 31, 2025)

Overview

HJRES 84 is a House Joint Resolution that would provide for congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale (FMS) to Israel. Specifically, it would prohibit the sale described in Transmittal No. 24–38, which concerns D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers and related defense articles and services.

Purpose and Intent

Purpose: To block the Department of Defense/Export controls-backed foreign military sale to Israel identified in Transmittal No. 24–38.
Intent: To place Congress on the record in opposition to this particular FMS package and prevent it from proceeding without further congressional action.

Key Provisions

Prohibited Sale: The resolution states that the following proposed foreign military sale to Israel is prohibited:
- Defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 24–38, submitted to Congress under section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)).
- Items explicitly listed: D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers; spare and repair parts; corrosion protection; publications and technical documentation; pre-delivery inspections; U.S. Government and contractor support; technical and logistics support services; storage; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
Legal/Procedural Basis: The sale is tied to the reporting and notification requirements of the Arms Export Control Act, and the joint resolution would disapprove the sale under congressional authority.

Affected Parties and Impacts

U.S. Government: The President and relevant agencies administering foreign military sales would be constrained from executing this specific sale if the resolution becomes law.
Israel: The government would not receive the specified D9R/D9T bulldozers and associated support under this sale.
Contractors and suppliers: Caterpillar and any subcontractors, along with logistics and support services, would be affected if the sale is blocked.
U.S.–Israel Security Relationship: The resolution signals legislative pushback on a particular FMS package, potentially influencing broader defense assistance policy.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: March 31, 2025.
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; introduced in the House.
Companion/Senate Relation: Related bill SJRES 32 is listed as a companion measure.
Public Record: The related FMS notification appeared in the Congressional Record on March 3, 2025.

Related Legislation

SJRES 32 (companion bill in the Senate market/inquiry) is listed as a companion measure.

Notes

This summary reflects the introduced text and status as of the provided bill information. Enactment would depend on passage by both chambers and, if applicable, the President’s signature or veto considerations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.