Bill 117 hjres 63, also known as the Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed direct commercial sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain weaponry and munitions, is a piece of legislation that aims to block the sale of certain weapons and munitions to Saudi Arabia. The bill is in response to concerns about the Kingdom's human rights record and its involvement in the conflict in Yemen.
The bill was introduced in Congress in response to a proposed direct commercial sale of weapons and munitions to Saudi Arabia. The sale has raised concerns among lawmakers about the Kingdom's role in the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has been accused of committing human rights abuses.
If passed, the bill would prevent the sale of certain weapons and munitions to Saudi Arabia, sending a message that the United States does not support the Kingdom's actions in Yemen. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for Congress to take a stand against human rights abuses and to hold countries like Saudi Arabia accountable for their actions.
Opponents of the bill argue that blocking the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia could harm US-Saudi relations and weaken the Kingdom's ability to defend itself against external threats. They also argue that the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia is important for maintaining stability in the region.
Overall, Bill 117 hjres 63 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the complex relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia, as well as the ongoing debate over US arms sales to countries with questionable human rights records.