U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SJR217: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
IIA 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 217 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2026 Mr. Paul 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 sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services. SECTION That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is prohibited: SECTION (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 26-69, 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 September 23, 2026: The following Major Defense Equipment (MDE): forty-eight (48) F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft with conventional takeoff and landing; and forty-nine (49) Pratt Whitney F135-PW-100 engines (48 installed, spare). The following non-MDE items will also be KIV-78 cryptographic appliques; secure communications, precision navigation, and cryptographic devices; electronic warfare database support; cartridge actuated devices/propellant actuated devices; aircraft and munitions support and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; training aids, devices, and spare parts; engine component improvement program; major and minor modifications and maintenance support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified …
Sponsors
- Paul, Rand (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is SJR217?
- SJR217 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.
- What is the status of SJR217?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR217?
- Paul, Rand (R).
- Where is the official record for SJR217?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-jre/217
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