A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.
Sponsored By: Senator Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced
Summary
Prohibits a specific foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia focused on JDAM guidance kits and thousands of 500‑lb and 2,000‑lb general‑purpose bombs. The joint resolution would bar 5,004 KMU-572 and 5,000 KMU-556 JDAM kits, 5,004 BLU-111 500‑lb bombs, 5,000 BLU-117 2,000‑lb bombs, and related fuzes, target detectors, containers, spare parts, and U.S. engineering and logistics support.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Block proposed Saudi arms sale
This joint resolution would prohibit the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia described in Transmittal No. 26-35 (Executive Communication 4683, published September 15, 2026). It would bar transfer of 5,004 KMU-572 JDAM guidance kits and 5,000 KMU-556 JDAM guidance kits. It would also bar transfer of 5,004 BLU-111 500-lb general purpose bombs and 5,000 BLU-117 2,000-lb general purpose bombs. The resolution would also prohibit the listed non-major items and services, including FMU-139 fuzes, DSU-38 and DSU-40 target detectors, containers, spare parts, and U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support. The prohibition would take effect upon enactment under the Arms Export Control Act process cited in the transmittal.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
MA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
VT • I
Sponsored 9/16/2026
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 9/16/2026
Roll Call Votes
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