Contact Congress about S.J.Res. 21: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.

This resolution would stop one specific U.S. bomb and munitions sale to Israel. It covers the items listed in Transmittal No. 24-13, but it does not automatically block other sales.

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Latest action on S.J.Res. 21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who this affects: This resolution mainly affects Israel’s military, U.S. officials who approve and manage foreign military sales, and defense companies involved in the listed weapons or support work. Its reach is limited to this one proposed sale.

Why this matters: This matters because it could stop a specific shipment of U.S. weapons and support equipment to Israel during an active conflict. It could affect Israel’s short-term military planning if the items are not replaced or delayed through other actions. It also shows how Congress may use its oversight power to challenge or block arms sales chosen by the executive branch.

Key provisions in S.J.Res. 21

• Congress would use an existing Arms Export Control Act process. That process lets lawmakers reject certain major arms sales.
• The resolution covers only the sale in Transmittal No. 24-13. Congress received that notice, and it appeared in the Congressional Record on February 10, 2025.
• The sale could not include 2,166 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment 1.
• The sale could not include 2,800 MK 82 general-purpose 500-pound bomb bodies.
• The sale could not include 13,000 Joint Direct Attack Munition guidance kits for MK-84 bomb bodies. These include various KMU-556 series models.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S.J.Res. 21

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Questions people ask about S.J.Res. 21

What is S.J.Res. 21?

This resolution would stop one specific U.S. bomb and munitions sale to Israel. It covers the items listed in Transmittal No. 24-13, but it does not automatically block other sales.

How do I support or oppose S.J.Res. 21?

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Who should I contact about S.J.Res. 21?

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Can Modern Action explain S.J.Res. 21 before I act?

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