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H.J.Res. 96

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Summary

H.J.Res. 96, “Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services”, was introduced in the House on May 15, 2025 by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D) with 17 co-sponsors. It was referred to Foreign Affairs, and last saw action on May 15, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Record

Text

H.J.Res. 96 has 17 co-sponsors.

hjr96/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HJ 96 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-05-15
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 IA  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. J. RES. 96  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   May 15, 2025   Mr. Meeks  (for himself and  Ms. Jacobs ) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the  Committee on Foreign Affairs    JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of United Arab Emirates is prohibited:
(1)
The sale of the following defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 25–25, submitted to Congress on May 13, 2025, pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ): F–16 aircraft components, spares, and accessories; and other related elements of logistics and program support.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-05-15
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

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Introduced in House May 15, 2025

hjr96/introduced-in-house.md

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Introduced in House (05/15/2025)

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

Sponsors

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D) sponsors H.J.Res. 96, and 17 members have co-sponsored it, 1 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.J.Res. 96 went before 1 committee: Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs
Referred To · May 15, 2025 · 658 Bills

Actions

H.J.Res. 96 has taken 2 actions since May 15, 2025.

ChamberAction
May 15, 2025
House
Introduced in House
May 15, 2025
House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Foreign Affairs Committee

Votes

H.J.Res. 96 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.J.Res. 96 goes by 2 titles.

  • Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. — Display Title
  • Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.J.Res. 96 under International Affairs, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.J.Res. 96’s is International Affairs.

hjres96/policy-areas.txt
International AffairsAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.J.Res. 96, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MEEKS:H.J. Res. 96.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution[Page H2105]

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