H.R. 3565: To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
This bill seeks to place restrictions on the transfer of certain defense items and services to Israel. Specifically, it establishes that the President cannot authorize the sale or transfer of certain defense articles or related services to the Israeli government unless certain conditions are met.
Key Provisions
1. Restrictions on Defense Transfers
The bill prohibits the following:
- The sale, transfer, or licensing for the export of specified defense articles and services to Israel.
These restrictions apply unless:
- A law is enacted that specifies the purpose for which the defense articles or services can be used. This purpose must align with the general guidelines established in the Foreign Military Sales Act.
- The Israeli government provides satisfactory written assurances to the President that the defense articles and services will be used for the specified purposes and in accordance with international law and relevant agreements.
2. Defense Articles Covered by the Bill
The bill specifically lists the following defense items that are subject to these restrictions:
- BLU–109 bunker busting bombs.
- MK80 series bomb variants.
- GBU–39 small diameter bomb variants (including Increment I).
- Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) assemblies.
- SPICE gliding bomb assemblies.
- 120mm tank ammunition.
- 155mm artillery ammunition, including white phosphorus munitions.
Purpose and Goals
The intended purpose of this legislation is to ensure that any defense articles and services provided to Israel are used in accordance with specific identified needs and abide by international humanitarian and human rights laws. By doing so, the bill aims to establish greater accountability regarding U.S. military assistance to Israel.
Implementation and Compliance
The conditions outlined in the bill require a legislative process to determine the appropriate uses for the defense items. Furthermore, the decision-making regarding the use of these articles must consider compliance with international laws and agreements, potentially leading to increased scrutiny of defense transfers.
Relevant Companies
- RTX Corporation (RTX) - As a manufacturer of defense systems, any limitations on transferring particular military articles could impact the sales and operations related to the listed items.
- Boeing (BA) - Boeing produces various military aircraft and munitions; restrictions on specific munitions may affect their business in that sector.
- Lockheed Martin (LMT) - This company is involved in the production of several military systems, and limitations on the transfer of certain bombs could impact them.
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Sponsors
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TrackDelia C. Ramirez
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TrackBecca Balint
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TrackDonald S. Beyer, Jr.
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TrackAndré Carson
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TrackGreg Casar
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TrackDanny K. Davis
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TrackLloyd Doggett
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TrackVeronica Escobar
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TrackMaxwell Frost
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TrackJesús G. "Chuy" García
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TrackAl Green
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TrackJonathan L. Jackson
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TrackSara Jacobs
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TrackPramila Jayapal
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TrackHenry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
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TrackSummer L. Lee
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TrackJames P. McGovern
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TrackAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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TrackIlhan Omar
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TrackChellie Pingree
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TrackMark Pocan
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TrackAyanna Pressley
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TrackJanice D. Schakowsky
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TrackLateefah Simon
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TrackRashida Tlaib
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TrackNydia M. Velázquez
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TrackBonnie Watson Coleman
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| May. 21, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| May. 21, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
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