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A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.

3/29/2025, 2:18 AM

Summary of Bill S 935

Bill 119 s 935, also known as the "Prohibition of Defense Articles Export to UAE Act," aims to prevent the sale and licensing of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The bill seeks to restrict the export of weapons and military equipment to the UAE in order to address concerns about human rights violations and potential misuse of these items.

If passed, this legislation would prohibit the sale and issuance of licenses for the export of specific defense articles to the UAE. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and enforcing these restrictions to ensure compliance.

Supporters of the bill argue that limiting arms sales to the UAE is necessary to prevent the country from using these weapons in ways that could harm civilians or contribute to regional conflicts. Critics, however, may argue that restricting arms sales could impact US defense industry profits and potentially strain diplomatic relations with the UAE. Overall, Bill 119 s 935 represents a significant effort to address concerns about the export of defense articles to the UAE and promote accountability in the arms trade. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and its outcome will have important implications for US foreign policy and national security.

Current Status of Bill S 935

Bill S 935 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill S 935 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2025.  Bill S 935's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 935

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 935

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 935

A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.

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