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119-sjres-42119th 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]

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Summary

Blocks a planned export of specific fully automatic rifles to Israel's police. This joint resolution would prohibit exports of firearms, parts, and components controlled under Category I of the U.S. Munitions List when the transaction is $1,000,000 or more. It targets the items described in Transmittal No. DDTC 23-086, including 3,200 DDM4 rifles (11.5-inch barrel, 5.56mm) and 2,000 MK18 rifles (10.3-inch barrel, 5.56mm) that were to be shipped to Lavi BBG Ltd. for ultimate end use by the Israel National Police.

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Block specified weapons export to Israel

This bill would disapprove and block the export described in Transmittal No. DDTC 23-086. That transmittal was published as Executive Communication 509 on March 24, 2025. It would stop exports of Category I munitions worth $1,000,000 or more to Lavi BBG Ltd. in Israel. Specifically, it would block 3,200 DDM4 (11.5-inch, 5.56mm) and 2,000 MK18 (10.3-inch, 5.56mm) fully automatic rifles for ultimate use by the Israel National Police. U.S. defense exporters and related businesses could not complete that shipment. Households would not see a direct tax or benefit change from this resolution.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

VT • I

Cosponsors

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Roll Call Votes

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