Bill Summary
This joint resolution, passed by the United States Congress, prohibits the transfer of certain defense articles and services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic. This includes the transfer of specific defense articles, such as Paveway Pre-Amp Circuit Card Assemblies, Guidance Electronics Assembly CCAs, and Control Actuator System CCAs, as well as the transfer of additional kits, partial kits, and full-up-rounds. This legislation was enacted to control the export of sensitive defense technology and equipment to these countries.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could affect people working in the defense industry, as it prohibits the transfer of certain defense articles and services to certain countries. This could potentially impact their job security and financial stability.
2. The legislation could also affect people living in the countries mentioned, as it restricts the transfer of certain defense technology and equipment. This could potentially impact their country's military capabilities and national security.
3. The legislation could also affect people in the international community, as it reflects the relationship and agreements between the US and other countries in terms of defense trade. This could potentially impact diplomatic relations and global security.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 64 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 64
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of
certain defense articles and services.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 12, 2019
Ms. Spanberger (for herself, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Ted Lieu of California,
Mr. Malinowski, Mr. Engel, Mr. Deutch, Ms. Omar, Mr. Allred, Mr.
Keating, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Bera, Mr. Castro of Texas, and Mr. Connolly)
submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of
certain defense articles and services.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the issuance of a
manufacturing license, technical assistance license, or export license
with respect to any of the following proposed agreements or transfers
to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic is
prohibited:
(1) The transfer of the following defense articles,
including defense services and technical data, described in
license document DDTC-17-094 as designated by the Department of
State pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act:
(A) Coproduction and manufacture in Saudi Arabia of
Paveway Pre-Amp Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), Guidance
Electronics Assembly (GEA) CCAs, and Control Actuator
System (CAS) CCAs for all Paveway variants.
(B) Coproduction and manufacture in Saudi Arabia of
Paveway II Guidance Electronics Detector Assemblies
(GEDA) and Computer Control Groups (CCG).
(C) The transfer of up to 64,603 additional kits,
partial kits, and full-up-rounds.
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