Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

1/21/2024, 7:30 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill 118 hjres 106, titled "Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to express disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia, specifically of certain defense articles and services.

The bill highlights concerns regarding the potential implications of such a sale on US national security interests and human rights considerations. It calls for a thorough review of the proposed sale and urges Congress to reject it.

The proposed sale to Saudi Arabia has raised concerns due to the Kingdom's involvement in the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where it has been accused of human rights violations and civilian casualties. Critics argue that providing military support to Saudi Arabia could further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and undermine US credibility on human rights issues. The bill emphasizes the importance of congressional oversight and approval in matters of foreign military sales, particularly when it comes to countries with questionable human rights records. It underscores the need for a careful and thorough evaluation of the potential consequences of such sales on US interests and values. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 106 seeks to ensure that Congress plays a critical role in scrutinizing and potentially blocking foreign military sales that could have negative implications for US national security and human rights principles.
Congress
118

Number
HJRES - 106

Introduced on
2024-01-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/2/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill 118 hjres 106, titled "Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to express disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia, specifically of certain defense articles and services.

The bill highlights concerns regarding the potential implications of such a sale on US national security interests and human rights considerations. It calls for a thorough review of the proposed sale and urges Congress to reject it.

The proposed sale to Saudi Arabia has raised concerns due to the Kingdom's involvement in the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where it has been accused of human rights violations and civilian casualties. Critics argue that providing military support to Saudi Arabia could further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and undermine US credibility on human rights issues. The bill emphasizes the importance of congressional oversight and approval in matters of foreign military sales, particularly when it comes to countries with questionable human rights records. It underscores the need for a careful and thorough evaluation of the potential consequences of such sales on US interests and values. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 106 seeks to ensure that Congress plays a critical role in scrutinizing and potentially blocking foreign military sales that could have negative implications for US national security and human rights principles.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.