# 119-sjres-42: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

119-sjres-42, 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-42
- 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 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Block specified weapons export to Israel: mixed, low. 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…

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- 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-42 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/42)

## 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-42 (as of 2026-04-21).