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Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 137

Sen. Sanders Introduces Resolution to Block Sale of 10,000 Bombs to Israel

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

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Key Points

  • Sen. Sanders and three co-sponsors introduced a joint resolution to block a proposed U.S. military sale of 10,000 bombs to Israel. The resolution was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

    From policy text

    “Mr. Sanders (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Merkley, and Mr. Welch) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations”
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  • The specific sale targeted involves 10,000 BLU-111 500-pound general purpose bombs, plus related logistics and program support. These are standard air-dropped explosive munitions used in military operations.

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    “The inclusion of the following MDE items: ten thousand (10,000) BLU-111 500-pound general purpose bombs. The following non-MDE items will also be included: other related elements of logistics and program support.”
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  • The resolution uses Congress's authority under the Arms Export Control Act to disapprove a foreign military sale. The proposed sale was formally submitted to Congress on March 12, 2026.

    From policy text

    “described in Transmittal No. 26-0O, submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(5)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(5)(C)) and published in the Congressional Record on March 12, 2026”
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  • If this resolution were to pass both chambers and be signed into law, the sale of these bombs to Israel would be legally prohibited. However, as a joint resolution, it faces the same legislative hurdles as a regular bill — including a potential presidential veto.

    From policy text

    “That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel is prohibited”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Mar 19, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Mar 19, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Bill NumberSJRES 137
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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D: 3

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