CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

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

H.J.Res. 96 · House resolution International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 17 Democratic cosponsors · See all 17 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 is a joint resolution introduced by Mr. Meeks and Ms. Jacobs. The resolution aims to provide for congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale. The sale involves the Government of the United Arab Emirates. Specifically, it targets the sale of F-16 aircraft components, spares, and accessories. It also includes other related elements of logistics and program support.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Disapproving a sale to a key regional partner like the UAE may negatively impact bilateral diplomatic and strategic alliances.

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The disapproval of this specific arms sale represents a marginal reduction in intended military exports.

  • Scored -1

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The cancellation of defense exports may negatively impact defense contractors and related business interests.