# What This Bill Does

Congress is trying to block a weapons sale to Israel. Specifically, the U.S. was planning to increase the value of military equipment and services already approved for sale to the Israeli government by about $893 million total—$624 million in major military equipment and $269 million in other defense-related services. The increase happened because the costs of these weapons systems went up since the original deal was made. This bill would say "no" to that price increase and prevent the sale from moving forward at that higher cost.

# Who This Affects and Why It Matters

This is really about Congress checking the President's power over foreign military sales. Under U.S. law, the President can sell weapons to other countries, but Congress has the right to disapprove those sales if they disagree. This bill is a way for certain members of Congress to formally object to giving Israel more military equipment right now. If it passes both the House and Senate, it would block this particular sale increase. The practical effect would be that Israel wouldn't receive this additional $893 million worth of military equipment and services, at least not through this particular sale.

The bill was introduced by a group of House members who oppose increasing military aid to Israel, particularly given the ongoing conflict in Gaza. It's part of a broader debate in Congress about how much military support the U.S. should provide to Israel. For most Americans, this won't directly affect their daily lives, but it does reflect disagreements among lawmakers about U.S. foreign policy and military spending priorities.

Providing for congressional disapproval of the report of enhancement or upgrade of sensitive foreign military related to a sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Tlaib, Rashida

<p>This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.</p>