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119-sjres-40119th Congress

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

Sponsored By: Senator Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

Introduced

Summary

Blocks the export of Category I U.S. Munitions List firearms to Israel. This bill would prohibit the export of firearms, parts, and components controlled under Category I of the U.S. Munitions List when the export value is $1,000,000 or more as described in Transmittal No. DDTC 23-085, specifically including 2,300 Colt M4 carbines.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Ban on large rifle export to Israel

If enacted, this bill would prohibit a proposed export to Israel of firearms, parts, and components controlled under Category I of the U.S. Munitions List when the export value is $1,000,000 or more. It targets Transmittal No. DDTC 23-085: 2,300 Colt M4 carbines (11.5-inch barrel, 5.56mm, fully automatic) to M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd for ultimate use by the Israel National Police. The transmittal was submitted under section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act and was published in the Congressional Record on March 24, 2025 (Executive Communication 511). If enacted, the ban would take effect upon enactment and mainly affect U.S. exporters and licensing authorities; households would be only indirectly affected.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

VT • I

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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