# 119-sjres-158: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

119-sjres-158, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-158
- Congress: 119
- Title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Blocks a U.S. arms sale to the United Arab Emirates.** This joint resolution would prohibit the specific defense articles and services listed in Transmittal No. RSAT 26-46, including 1,500 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs and hundreds of JDAM guidance kits, plus related training, software, and logistics support. - United Arab Emirates: Would not receive the listed Major Defense Equipment, including 1,500 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs, 900 KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munition guidance sets, and 300 KMU-557 guidance sets. - U.S. defense contractors and suppliers: Would lose potential contracts and sales tied to the package, including spare and repair parts, classified and unclassified software, and U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services. - Military operations and training partners: Would not receive the proposed training rounds, fuze systems, DSU-42 and DSU-40 target detectors, Link 16 ground support, Joint Mission Planning System components, personnel training, or related maintenance and support equipment.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act

## Sources
- [119-sjres-158 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/158)

## Related
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-158 (as of 2026-04-21).