S.J.Res. 42 · 115th Congress
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of…
Full title
A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
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This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer for the following proposed exports to the government of Saudi Arabia:
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · May 25, 2017
This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer for the following proposed exports to the government of Saudi Arabia:
- the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force and Boeing Saudi Arabia to support the deployment of the Joint Direct Attack Munition off Saudi Arabia's western made aircraft platforms;
- the transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force to support the integration of the FMU-152A/B JPB Fuze System into the MK-80, BLU-109, and BLU-100 series warhead family of weapons; and
- the transfer of defense articles, defense services, and technical data to support the Paveway II and III, Enhanced Paveway II and III, and Paveway IV Weapons Systems for the Royal Saudi Air Force F-15, Tornado, and Typhoon Aircraft.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.
Latest action (Jun 13, 2017): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 143. (consideration: CR S3428)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 25, 2017
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Latest vote · Senate · Jun 13, 2017
Removing the measure from committee (motion to discharge) — Motion to Discharge Rejected. Vote details
Senate Majority Leader: Mitch McConnell