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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

USA119th CongressSJRES-42| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes congressional disapproval of a specific export of defense articles to Israel. Its primary purpose is to prohibit the transfer of certain firearms, as detailed in Transmittal No. DDTC 23-086, which was submitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act. Specifically, the resolution targets the export of 3,200 DDM4 and 2,000 MK18 fully automatic rifles, both 5.56mm caliber. These firearms, controlled under Category I of the United States Munitions List and valued at over $1,000,000, were designated for Lavi BBG Ltd. in Israel. The ultimate end-user for these weapons is identified as the Israel National Police .
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Timeline
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

USA119th CongressSJRES-42| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
This joint resolution proposes congressional disapproval of a specific export of defense articles to Israel. Its primary purpose is to prohibit the transfer of certain firearms, as detailed in Transmittal No. DDTC 23-086, which was submitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act. Specifically, the resolution targets the export of 3,200 DDM4 and 2,000 MK18 fully automatic rifles, both 5.56mm caliber. These firearms, controlled under Category I of the United States Munitions List and valued at over $1,000,000, were designated for Lavi BBG Ltd. in Israel. The ultimate end-user for these weapons is identified as the Israel National Police .
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Timeline
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted