CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)

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

H.J.Res. 84 · House resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 15 Democratic cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to provide for congressional disapproval regarding a proposed foreign military sale to Israel. The resolution aims to prohibit the sale of specific defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 24-38. These items include Caterpillar bulldozers, spare parts, and various support services. The sale was originally submitted to Congress pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act.

Yes

  • Scored +2

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The resolution blocks a specific sale of military equipment, which reduces military expenditure for this specific transaction.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Scored -3

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    By blocking this sale, the resolution reduces the military aid provided to Israel.

  • Scored -2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Such resolutions can impact diplomatic relations and alliances with key partners like Israel.

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The prohibition of the sale of heavy machinery may negatively impact certain equipment-related business interests.