Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill 118 hjres 226 is a piece of legislation that aims to express disapproval from the US Congress regarding a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The sale in question involves certain defense articles and services that the United States would provide to the UAE.

The bill is seeking to block this sale by using the congressional disapproval process. This process allows Congress to review and potentially reject proposed arms sales to foreign governments. In this case, the bill is specifically targeting the sale to the UAE, citing concerns about the potential implications of providing these defense articles and services to the country.

The bill does not specify the exact nature of the defense articles and services included in the proposed sale, but it is clear that there are significant reservations among members of Congress about moving forward with the transaction. The bill is a bipartisan effort, with support from both Democrats and Republicans who believe that the sale could have negative consequences for US interests and regional stability. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 226 is a legislative attempt to halt a proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates through the use of congressional disapproval. It reflects concerns about the potential impact of providing these defense articles and services to the UAE and seeks to ensure that Congress has a say in decisions related to arms sales to foreign governments.
Congress
118

Number
HJRES - 226

Introduced on
2024-11-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/21/2024

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 226 is a piece of legislation that aims to express disapproval from the US Congress regarding a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The sale in question involves certain defense articles and services that the United States would provide to the UAE.

The bill is seeking to block this sale by using the congressional disapproval process. This process allows Congress to review and potentially reject proposed arms sales to foreign governments. In this case, the bill is specifically targeting the sale to the UAE, citing concerns about the potential implications of providing these defense articles and services to the country.

The bill does not specify the exact nature of the defense articles and services included in the proposed sale, but it is clear that there are significant reservations among members of Congress about moving forward with the transaction. The bill is a bipartisan effort, with support from both Democrats and Republicans who believe that the sale could have negative consequences for US interests and regional stability. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 226 is a legislative attempt to halt a proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates through the use of congressional disapproval. It reflects concerns about the potential impact of providing these defense articles and services to the UAE and seeks to ensure that Congress has a say in decisions related to arms sales to foreign governments.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

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Langston Dodson
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I don't think this is a good idea. It could be bad for us.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.