# 119-sjres-51: A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

119-sjres-51, A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-51
- Congress: 119
- Title: A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-15
- Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

This joint resolution would **prohibit a proposed U.S. foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates**. It targets the package described in Transmittal No. 25-25 and covers non‑Major Defense Equipment such as Common Munitions Built‑in‑Test Reprogramming Equipment, munitions support, night‑vision device support and spares, spare parts and consumables, repair and return support, classified and unclassified software and documentation, transportation, site surveys, and U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Block UAE arms sale of equipment: mixed, low. If enacted, this bill would prohibit the proposed U.S. arms sale to the United Arab Emirates described in Transmittal No. 25-25. The sale was published in the Congressional Record on May 13, 2025. The ban would stop delivery of munitions, night-vision support, spare parts, aircraft components, and…

## Related bills

- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-2231: GLOBE Act of 2025
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-3448: Keeping All Students Safe Act

## Sources
- [119-sjres-51 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/51)

## Related
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-2231: GLOBE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2231)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-3448: Keeping All Students Safe Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3448)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-51 (as of 2026-04-21).