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S.J.Res. 158

U.S. SenateIn Senate Committee

Summary

S.J.Res. 158, “A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services”, was introduced in the Senate on Mar 26, 2026 by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) with 2 co-sponsors. It was referred to Foreign Relations, and last saw action on Mar 26, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


Record

Text

S.J.Res. 158 has 2 co-sponsors.

sjr158/introduced-in-senate.txt
119 SJ 158 IS: Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
U.S. Senate
2026-03-26
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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.
IIA 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 158 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2026 Mr. Van Hollen (for himself, Mr. Sanders , and Mr. Welch ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales 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 the United Arab Emirates is prohibited:
(1)
The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in Transmittal No. RSAT 26–46, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1) ), and published in the Congressional Record on March 19, 2026: The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Three (3) GBU–39/B inert practice bombs; One thousand five hundred (1,500) GBU–39/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment I; Nine hundred (900) KMU–556 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance sets; and Three hundred (300) KMU–557 JDAM guidance sets. The following non-MDE items: GBU–39 tactical training rounds; FMU–139 fuze systems; DSU–42 and DSU–40 laser illuminated target detectors; ground support system for Link 16; AN/PYQ–10 Simple Key Loaders; KG–250 Link Encryptors; precision navigation; Joint Mission Planning System with unique planning components and software; aircraft maintenance support equipment; spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons and weapons support equipment; test equipment; training aids, devices, and spare parts; classified and unclassified software and software support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; transportation support; aerial refueling; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2026-03-26
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Passed House
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

Sponsors

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) sponsors S.J.Res. 158, and 2 members have co-sponsored it, all of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

S.J.Res. 158 went before 1 committee: Foreign Relations.

Foreign Relations
Foreign Relations
Referred To · Mar 26, 2026 · 385 Bills

Actions

S.J.Res. 158 has taken 2 actions since Mar 26, 2026.

ChamberAction
Mar 26, 2026
Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Foreign Relations Committee
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate

Votes

S.J.Res. 158 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

S.J.Res. 158 goes by 2 titles.

  • A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. — Official Title as Introduced
  • A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S.J.Res. 158 under International Affairs, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; S.J.Res. 158’s is International Affairs.

sjres158/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

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