Bill Summary
This legislation is a joint resolution passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the United States Congress. It seeks to disapprove of a proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. The resolution prohibits the sale of specific defense articles, including equipment and training services, as outlined in a document submitted to Congress and published in the Congressional Record. The resolution was passed by the Senate on June 20, 2019 and aims to prevent this proposed sale from moving forward.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could prohibit the sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates, which could affect the country's military capabilities and potentially impact its national security.
2. The prohibition of the sale could also impact the economy of the United States, as the sale of defense articles and services could provide jobs and revenue for American companies and workers.
3. The legislation could also affect the relationship between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, as it may strain diplomatic relations and create tension between the two countries.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 33 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 33
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign
military sale to the United Arab Emirates 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 following proposed
foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates is prohibited:
(1) The sale of the following defense articles, including
defense services and technical data, described in Transmittal
No. 17-73, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b) of
the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)) and published
in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019: The proposed sale
of 20,004 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) II
All-Up-Rounds; weapons support and test equipment; spares;
technical publications; personnel training; other training
equipment; transportation; United States Government and
contractor engineering; technical and logistics support
services; and other related elements of logistical and program
support.
Passed the Senate June 20, 2019.
Attest:
Secretary.
116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 33
_______________________________________________________________________
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign
military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles
and services.