CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Delia Ramirez (D-IL)

To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.

H.R. 3565 · House bill International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 82 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 bill aims to place a limitation on the transfer of certain defense articles and services to Israel. Under this proposal, the President would be prohibited from selling or transferring specific types of weapons or services to the Government of Israel or its agencies. This restriction would remain in place unless a specific law is enacted to identify the intended purpose of these items. Additionally, the Government of Israel would need to provide written assurances to the President regarding their use. These assurances must ensure the items are used for the specified purposes and align with international laws and existing foreign assistance acts.

Yes

  • Scored +2

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill adds oversight requirements that mandate specific legal purposes for defense articles.

  • Scored +1

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    The bill promotes adherence to international humanitarian and human rights law through diplomatic assurances.

  • Scored +1

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill requires the President to enforce specific conditions and legislative criteria before authorizing transfers.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    The bill restricts the provision of certain defense articles and services to Israel, potentially reducing overall foreign military assistance.

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The bill imposes restrictions on the transfer of specific munitions, which may indirectly influence military aid flows.

  • Scored -1

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The restrictions could create friction in bilateral defense relations with Israel.