S.J.Res. 70 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jul 28, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks certain defense exports to Israel
This joint resolution would stop a proposed shipment of certain firearms, firearm parts, and firearm components from being exported to Israel. If approved, it would prevent that specific export deal from going forward.
How it affects you
Most Americans wouldn't directly feel the effects of this measure, as it concerns a specific defense export between the U.S. government and Israel. Defense contractors involved in the proposed export could see changes to their business plans if the resolution passes.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jul 28, 2025)
This joint resolution prohibits a proposed export of certain firearms, parts, and components 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 SessionS.J.Res. 70
JOINT RESOLUTION
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard Sanders (I-VT) · Introduced Jul 28, 2025 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 28, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.”