H.J.Res. 85 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mar 31, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks military equipment sale to Israel
This joint resolution would stop a planned foreign military sale of defense articles and services to Israel. The sale had been proposed but would be prohibited if this resolution becomes law.
How it affects you
This doesn't directly affect most Americans' daily lives. It reflects Congress's role in reviewing and potentially blocking military sales to foreign countries, which involves decisions about U.S. foreign policy and defense relationships.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 31, 2025)
This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.J.Res. 85
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Sponsor: Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) · Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 31, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.”