Summary of HJRES 69: Congressional Disapproval of Proposed Military Sale to Israel

Bill Overview

• Bill Number: HJRES 69
• Title: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
• Status: Introduced in House
• Introduced Date: March 03, 2025
• Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HJRES 69 aims to formally disapprove a proposed foreign military sale to Israel, specifically targeting a significant shipment of defense articles and services. The resolution seeks to halt the transfer of military equipment that has been outlined in a recent transmittal to Congress.

Key Provisions

The resolution prohibits the sale of the following defense articles and services to Israel, as detailed in Transmittal No. 24–13:

1. Munitions:

   • 2,166 GBU–39/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment 1 (SDB–I)
   • 2,800 MK 82 General Purpose, 500-pound bomb bodies
   • 13,000 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Guidance Kits for MK–84 bomb bodies
   • 3,475 JDAM Guidance Kits for BLU–109 bomb bodies
   • 1,004 JDAM Guidance Kits for GBU–38v1
   • 17,475 FMU–152A/B fuzes

2. Non-Munitions Defense Articles:

   • FMU–139 fuzes
   • Bomb components
   • Munitions support and support equipment
   • Spare parts, consumables, and accessories
   • Repair and return support
   • U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services

Affected Parties

The primary parties affected by this resolution include:
- Israel: The recipient of the proposed military sale, which would be denied if the resolution passes.
- U.S. Defense Contractors: Companies involved in the production and supply of the listed defense articles and services may face financial implications due to the halted sale.
- U.S. Government: The resolution reflects a legislative check on executive decisions regarding foreign military sales.

Legislative Actions

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

Sponsors

The resolution is sponsored by:
- Primary Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal
- Cosponsors: Al Green, Delia C. Ramirez, Greg Casar, Mark Pocan, Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Ayanna Pressley, Nydia M. Velázquez, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, James P. McGovern, Ilhan Omar, Summer L. Lee, Rashida Tlaib, Jesús G. "Chuy" García, Bonnie Watson Coleman.

Related Legislation

HJRES 69 has companion bills in the Senate:
- SJRES 26
- SJRES 21

Conclusion

HJRES 69 represents a significant legislative effort to exert congressional authority over foreign military sales, particularly concerning U.S. arms transfers to Israel. The resolution reflects ongoing debates about military support and foreign policy priorities in the context of U.S.-Israel relations.