Summary of HJRES 97

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HJRES 97

Title: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

Status: Introduced in House

Introduced Date: May 15, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HJRES 97 aims to formally disapprove a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The resolution seeks to prevent the transfer of specific defense articles and services that have been outlined in a recent transmittal to Congress.

Key Provisions

The resolution prohibits the sale of the following defense items to the UAE, as detailed in Transmittal No. 24–118 submitted on May 13, 2025:

1. Six (6) CH–47F Block II Chinook helicopters

   • Equipped with air-to-air refuel probe capability and extended range fuel tanks.

2. Sixteen (16) T–55–GA–714A engines

   • Includes 12 installed engines and 4 spare engines.

3. Fourteen (14) Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS) devices

   • M-Code capability with 12 installed and 2 spares.

4. Eight (8) AN/AAR–57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS)

   • Comprising 6 installed systems and 2 spares.

5. Twenty (20) AN/ARC–231A communications security (COMSEC) radios

   • With 18 installed and 2 spares.

6. Twenty (20) M–240 machine guns

   • Includes 18 installed and 2 spares.

Affected Parties

The primary parties affected by this resolution include:
- The Government of the United Arab Emirates: The proposed military sale would be halted if the resolution passes.
- U.S. Defense Contractors: Companies involved in the production and sale of the specified defense articles may face financial implications due to the disapproval of the sale.
- U.S. Foreign Policy: The resolution reflects a stance on U.S. military support and arms sales to foreign nations, particularly in the Middle East.

Legislative Actions

• May 15, 2025: The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for further consideration.

Sponsors

HJRES 97 is sponsored by:
- Gregory W. Meeks (Primary Sponsor)
- Lloyd Doggett
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove
- Madeleine Dean
- Sarah McBride
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Pramila Jayapal
- Sara Jacobs
- Gabe Amo
- Joaquin Castro
- James P. McGovern
- Ilhan Omar
- Summer L. Lee
- Julie Johnson
- André Carson
- Jonathan L. Jackson

Conclusion

HJRES 97 represents a significant legislative effort to curtail a specific military sale to the UAE, reflecting broader concerns regarding arms sales and international relations. The resolution's progress will be closely monitored as it moves through the legislative process.