This resolution would stop 20,000 U.S.-made automatic rifles from being exported to Israel. It applies only to one named sale, with the Israel National Police listed as the final user.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel. is a Senate bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.
Latest action on S.J.Res. 41: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Israeli buyer, the Israel National Police, and the U.S. exporter connected to this one rifle shipment. It could also matter to Congress and the executive branch because it uses Congress’s power to reject a specific arms export after the administration has sent notice of it.
Why this matters: This matters because Congress would stop a specific shipment of U.S.-made automatic rifles from going to a foreign police force. The resolution shows how Congress can use its review power to reject a single arms export, even when the broader export law stays the same. Its direct effect is limited to this sale, but it may signal closer scrutiny of similar exports in the future.
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Officially: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
This resolution would stop 20,000 U.S.-made automatic rifles from being exported to Israel. It applies only to one named sale, with the Israel National Police listed as the final user.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend SJRES41. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (3/27/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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