Bill Summary
This joint resolution was passed by the United States Senate and House of Representatives in order to disapprove of the proposed export of technical data and defense services to the governments of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The resolution prohibits the issuance of an export license for these services and data, which were intended to support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense Transformation Project. This legislation was passed on June 20, 2019, during the 116th Congress.
Possible Impacts
1. Limiting the transfer of technical data and defense services to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could impact their military capabilities and potentially affect their ability to defend themselves.
2. The restriction on the proposed export could limit job opportunities for individuals involved in the technical assistance agreement, potentially affecting their livelihoods.
3. This legislation could also cause tensions or strain in the relationship between the United States and the affected countries, potentially impacting diplomatic relations and overall stability in the region.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 41 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 41
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the
Government of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of technical data and
defense 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 export to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates is prohibited:
(1) The transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United
Arab Emirates of the following license for export of technical
data and defense services, described in Executive Communication
1419 (EC-1419) 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 technical assistance agreement providing technical
data and defense services to Saudi Arabia and United Arab
Emirates in support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of
Defense Transformation Project.
Passed the Senate June 20, 2019.
Attest:
Secretary.
116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 41
_______________________________________________________________________
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the
Government of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland of technical data and
defense services.