# 119-sjres-40: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

119-sjres-40, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-40
- Congress: 119
- Title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-27
- Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Ban on large rifle export to Israel: cost, low. 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 aut…

## Related bills

- 119-s-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-sjres-40 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/40)

## Related
- [119-s-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-891)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-40 (as of 2026-04-21).