Bill Summary
This joint resolution was passed by the United States Congress to disapprove of the proposed transfer of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Australia. It prohibits the issuance of an export license for these proposed exports, which include defense articles, services, and technical data related to unmanned aerial systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance equipment, and maritime search technology. This legislation was passed by the Senate on June 20, 2019 and is part of the 116th Congress, 1st Session.
Possible Impacts
1. The prohibition of the transfer of defense articles, services, and technical data to the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Australia could limit their ability to acquire necessary military equipment and technology, potentially affecting their national defense and security.
2. The restriction on the transfer of certain defense articles could impact the economy of the countries involved, as they may have been relying on this potential transaction for revenue.
3. The resolution could lead to political tensions between the United States and the countries involved, potentially affecting diplomatic relations and international cooperation on defense matters.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 27 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 27
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the
United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Australia 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 an export
license with respect to the following proposed exports to the United
Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Australia is prohibited:
(1) The transfer of the following defense articles,
including services and technical data, described in Executive
Communication 1424 (EC-1424) submitted to Congress pursuant to
section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2776(c)) and published in the Congressional Record on June 3,
2019: The proposed transfer of defense articles, defense
services, and technical data to support the marketing, sale and
on-going support for the ScanEagle and Integrator Unmanned
Aerial Systems and for future Intelligence, Surveillance, and
Reconnaissance (ISR) requirements for end-use by the United
Arab Emirates Armed Forces; and hardware and defense services
related to Wide Area Surveillance Payload (Redkite), laser
designator, and integration of maritime search payload--Visual
Detection and Ranging (ViDAR).
Passed the Senate June 20, 2019.
Attest:
Secretary.
116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 27
_______________________________________________________________________
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the
United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Australia certain defense
articles and services.