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

USA119th CongressSJRES-70| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2025
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Peter Welch (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional disapproval over a specific proposed export of defense articles to Israel. It explicitly prohibits the transfer of certain firearms, parts, and components, as detailed in Transmittal No. DDTC 23-066, which was submitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act. The resolution specifically targets the export of 5,000 M5 Commando 5.56mm fully automatic rifles , valued at $1,000,000 or more. These weapons are intended for M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd in Israel, with the ultimate end-use designated for the Israel National Police .
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Jul 28, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • July 28, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 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-70| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2025
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional disapproval over a specific proposed export of defense articles to Israel. It explicitly prohibits the transfer of certain firearms, parts, and components, as detailed in Transmittal No. DDTC 23-066, which was submitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act. The resolution specifically targets the export of 5,000 M5 Commando 5.56mm fully automatic rifles , valued at $1,000,000 or more. These weapons are intended for M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd in Israel, with the ultimate end-use designated for the Israel National Police .
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • July 28, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (1)
Peter Welch (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

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