H.R. 3565 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, May 21, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRestricts certain military sales to Israel
This bill would stop the President from selling or transferring certain types of military equipment and services to Israel. The items covered include bunker-busting bombs, guided bomb assemblies, and large-caliber artillery ammunition. The President could still make these transfers, but only if Congress passes a law first allowing it for specific purposes, and Israel agrees in writing that it will use them only as that law permits and in line with international human rights requirements.
How it affects you
This would mainly affect U.S. military policy toward Israel and defense contractors who supply such equipment. If you're a U.S. citizen, this changes what kinds of military aid the government can provide to Israel without additional Congressional approval, but the direct effects on everyday life would depend on how foreign policy and military support play out.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 21, 2025)
This bill prohibits the President from selling, transferring, or exporting certain defense articles or services to Israel, except in specified circumstances.
Defense articles covered by the prohibition include BLU-109 bunker busting bombs, Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) assemblies, and 155mm artillery ammunition. Defense services directly related to such articles are also covered.
The President may sell, transfer, or export such defense articles or services to Israel if (1) a law is enacted specifying the purposes for which such articles or services may be used, and (2) Israel provides written assurances that the defense articles or services will be used for those specific statutory purposes and in a manner consistent with certain other laws, including international human rights laws.
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. R. 3565
A BILL
To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
Sponsor: Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-3) · Introduced May 21, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 21, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.”