US SJR79 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on November 18 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 18 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-18 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed foreign military sale of specified defense articles to the United Arab Emirates.
Title
A joint resolution providing congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
Sponsors
| Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ] | Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-18 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Same As/Similar To
HJR102 (Same As) 2020-11-19 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
SJR78 (Related) 2020-12-09 - Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 262.
SJR78 (Related) 2020-12-09 - Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 262.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade restrictions
United Arab Emirates
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade restrictions
United Arab Emirates
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/79/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sjres79/BILLS-116sjres79is.pdf |
