Bill Summary
This legislation is a joint resolution passed by the Senate and House of Representatives in the United States. It relates to the disapproval of a proposed sale of defense articles and services to the government of Bahrain. The resolution prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer for certain proposed sales, including missiles, bombs, fuses, and other equipment and support services. The resolution outlines specific items and quantities that are prohibited from being sold. The purpose of this legislation is to restrict the transfer of military equipment and services to Bahrain.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could affect people by prohibiting the proposed sale of certain defense articles and services to the Government of Bahrain. This could potentially impact the relationship between the United States and Bahrain and could also have an impact on the defense capabilities of Bahrain.
2. The legislation could affect people by limiting the availability of certain missiles and bombs, such as the AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Missiles and the AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon, which could impact the military operations and strategies of both the United States and Bahrain.
3. The legislation could also affect people by providing training and support equipment to both the United States and Bahrain, which could potentially involve the deployment of military personnel and contractors to these countries. This could have an impact on the families and loved ones of these individuals, as well as the overall cost and resources needed for these operations.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 20 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
<DOC>
116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 20
Relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of
Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 13, 2019
Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read
twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
_______________________________________________________________________
JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of
Bahrain 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 letter
of offer with respect to any of the following proposed sales to the
Government of Bahrain (described in the certification Transmittal No.
18-20, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant
to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2776(b)(1)) on May 6, 2019), is hereby prohibited:
(1) The proposed sale of Thirty-two (32) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM
Missiles (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(2) The proposed sale of One (1) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Guidance
Section (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(3) The proposed sale of Thirty-two (32) AIM-9X Missiles
(Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(4) The proposed sale of Twenty (20) AGM-84 Block II
Harpoon Missiles (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(5) The proposed sale of Two (2) ATM-84L-1 Block II Harpoon
Missiles (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(6) The proposed sale of Forty (40) AGM-154 Joint Standoff
Weapon (JSOW) All-Up-Rounds (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(7) The proposed sale of Fifty (50) AGM-88B High-Speed
Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(8) The proposed sale of Four (4) AGM-88 HARM Training
Missiles (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(9) The proposed sale of One hundred (100) GBU-39 250 lb
Small Diameter Bomb (SDB-1) All-Up-Rounds (Transmittal Numbered
18-20).
(10) The proposed sale of Four hundred (400) MAU-209 C/B
Computer Control Groups (GBU-10, -12) (Transmittal Numbered 18-
20).
(11) The proposed sale of Eighty (80) MAU-210 Enhanced
Computer Control Groups (GBU-49, -50) (Transmittal Numbered 18-
20).
(12) The proposed sale of Three hundred forty (340) MXU-650
Air Foil Group (GBU-12, -49) (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(13) The proposed sale of One hundred forty (140) MXU-651
Air Foil Groups (GBU-10, -50) (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(14) The proposed sale of Seventy (70) KMU-557 GBU-31 Tail
Kits (GBU-31 JDAM, GBU-56 JDAM) (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(15) The proposed sale of One hundred twenty (120) KMU-572
Tail Kits (GBU-38, -54) (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(16) The proposed sale of One hundred (100) DSU-38
Proximity Sensors (GBU-54) (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(17) The proposed sale of Four hundred sixty-two (462) MK-
82 or BLU-111 500 lb Bomb Bodies (Supporting GBU-12, GBU-38,
GBU-49, GBU-54) (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(18) The proposed sale of Two hundred ten (210) BLU-109/
BLU-117 or MK-84 2000 lb Bomb Bodies (Supporting GBU-10, GBU-
31, GBU-50, GBU-56) (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(19) The proposed sale of Ten (10) Practice BLU-109/BLU-117
(Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(20) The proposed sale of Six hundred seventy (670) FMU-152
Fuses (supporting GBU-10, -12, -31, -38, -49, -50, -54, & -56)
(Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
(21) The proposed sale of LAU-118 launchers; BRU-61 racks;
general purpose Air Foil Groups; tactical training rounds;
combat arms training and Maintenance Assets; nose support cups;
Swivel/Link attachments; DSU-38/40/42 proximity sensors; Repair
and Return services; studies and surveys; weapons system
support and test equipment; publications and technical
documentation; Alternate Mission Equipment (AME); mission
system spares and munitions spare parts; software maintenance
and support; missile support and test equipment; common
munitions bit/reprogramming equipment; missile and munitions
containers; personnel training and training equipment; site
surveys; U.S. Government/Contractor technical, engineering, and
logistical support; and other related elements of logistics and
program support (Transmittal Numbered 18-20).
<all>