Bill Summary
This legislation was a joint resolution passed by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, which aimed to disapprove the proposed transfer of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates. This resolution prohibited the issuance of an export license for the transfer of 100 M107A1 .50 caliber semi-automatic rifles and sound suppressors to the United Arab Emirates for use by their Armed Forces General Headquarters. The resolution was passed on June 20, 2019 during the 116th Congress' first session. Its purpose was to prevent the potential transfer of these weapons and equipment to a foreign country.
Possible Impacts
1. The joint resolution could prevent the United Arab Emirates from receiving certain defense articles and services, potentially limiting their ability to defend themselves and participate in military operations.
2. The issuance of an export license for the specified defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates would be prohibited, potentially impacting the country's access to certain weapons and equipment.
3. The resolution could lead to strained diplomatic relations between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, as the latter may feel that their sovereignty and autonomy is being undermined by the former's interference in their defense affairs.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 46 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 46
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the
United Arab Emirates 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 is prohibited:
(1) The transfer of the following defense articles,
including services and technical data, described in Executive
Communication 1415 (EC-1415) 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 export of 100 M107A1 .50 caliber semi-
automatic rifles and sound suppressors to the United Arab
Emirates for use by the Armed Forces General Headquarters of
the United Arab Emirates.
Passed the Senate June 20, 2019.
Attest:
Secretary.
116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. J. RES. 46
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the
United Arab Emirates certain defense articles and services.