Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
A Democratic resolution with 16 Democratic cosponsors · See all 16 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to Israel. The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of specific defense articles and services detailed in Transmittal No. 25-26. These items include several thousand bomb bodies and guidance kits. The sale was previously submitted to Congress pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The resolution limits specific military transfers, which can be interpreted as a reduction in certain defense expenditures.
- Scored +1
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The use of congressional disapproval is a form of diplomatic and legislative signaling.
- Scored +1
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution exercises congressional oversight power over executive branch arms sales.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The resolution limits military aid to Israel, which is a reduction in foreign military assistance.
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The restriction on arms sales may negatively impact defense-related contractors and business interests.
- Scored -2
Would union members be better off under this?
The restriction of sales may affect industrial employment in the defense sector.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of specific weapon sales: The resolution seeks to block the transfer of 201 MK 83 MOD 4/MOD 5 bomb bodies, 4,799 BLU-110A/B bomb bodies, and thousands of JDAM guidance kits to Israel (Section 1). This could be viewed as a positive outcome for those seeking to prevent the sale of these specific defense articles and services.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of defense articles and services: By prohibiting the sale of the items listed in Transmittal No. 25-26, the resolution halts the transfer of specific bomb bodies and guidance kits (Section 1). This could be considered a negative outcome for those intended to receive these defense articles and services.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The restriction on arms sales may negatively impact defense-related contractors and business interests. Would union members be better off under this? — The restriction of sales may affect industrial employment in the defense sector.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The resolution limits specific military transfers, which can be interpreted as a reduction in certain defense expenditures. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The use of congressional disapproval is a form of diplomatic and legislative signaling. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The resolution limits military aid to Israel, which is a reduction in foreign military assistance. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Restricting weapons sales may impact existing strategic military alliances and defense partnerships.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution functions as a transparent exercise of legislative oversight. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution exercises congressional oversight power over executive branch arms sales.
- 7/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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