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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

8/28/2024, 1:15 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 105

Bill 118 SJRes 105 is a joint resolution in the US Congress that aims to disapprove of a proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The sale in question involves certain defense articles and services that the US government is planning to provide to Saudi Arabia.

The resolution is seeking to block this sale by expressing congressional disapproval. The reasoning behind this disapproval is not explicitly stated in the bill, but it is likely related to concerns about Saudi Arabia's human rights record, its involvement in the conflict in Yemen, and other geopolitical considerations.

If the resolution is passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it would prevent the proposed military sale from moving forward. This would have significant implications for US-Saudi relations and could impact the balance of power in the Middle East. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 105 is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the complex and often controversial nature of US foreign policy decisions, particularly when it comes to arms sales to countries with questionable human rights records.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 105

Bill SJRES 105 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2024. Bill SJRES 105 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 30, 2024.  Bill SJRES 105's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of July 30, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 105

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 105

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 105

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

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