H.J.Res. 102 – Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kin…

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The joint resolution blocks the U.S. State Department from issuing export licenses for specific weapons and related technical data to Saudi Arabia. It targets three proposed transfers: JDAM support for Saudi fighter jets, a fuze system for certain warheads, and laser‑guided bomb systems. The measure affects the Saudi government and U.S. defense manufacturers that would have supplied these items.

Key Provisions

Prohibits the export of JDAM hardware, technical data, and services needed for Saudi F‑15S/SA aircraft.
Blocks the transfer of the FMU‑152A/B JPB fuze system, related hardware, and technical data for integration into MK‑80, BLU‑109, and BLU‑100 warheads.
Disallows export of Paveway II, III, Enhanced Paveway, and Paveway IV weapons systems, along with associated services and data, for use on Saudi F‑15, Tornado, and Typhoon aircraft.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

May 25, 2017

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Introduced in House

May 25, 2017

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Affairs Committee

May 25, 2017

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Introduced in HouseIssued May 25, 2017

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115th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. J. RES. 102

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 25, 2017

Mr. Amash (for himself, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Massie, Ms. Lee, Mr. Jones, and Mr. McGovern) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

JOINT RESOLUTION

Relating to the disapproval of the proposed export to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles.

That the issuance of a license with respect to any of the following proposed exports to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hereby prohibited:

(1)

The transfer to Saudi Arabia of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in the certification Transmittal No. DDTC 15–132, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(c)) on May 19, 2017: The proposed transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force and Boeing Saudi Arabia necessary to support the deployment of the JDAM off the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's western made aircraft platforms (Ex F–15S, F–15SA) for the Royal Saudi Air Force.

(2)

The transfer to Saudi Arabia of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in the certification Transmittal No. DDTC 16–011, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(c)) on May 19, 2017: The proposed transfer of certain technical data, hardware, and defense services to the Royal Saudi Air Force to support the integration of the FMU–152A/B JPB Fuze System into the MK–80, BLU–109, and BLU–100 series warhead family of weapons.

(3)

The transfer to Saudi Arabia of the following defense articles, including defense services and technical data, described in the certification Transmittal No. DDTC 16–043, sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(c)) on May 19, 2017: The proposed transfer of defense articles, defense services, and technical data to support the assembly, modification, testing, training, operation, maintenance, and integration of the Paveway II and III, Enhanced Paveway II and III, and Paveway IV Weapons Systems for the Royal Saudi Air Force F–15, Tornado, and Typhoon Aircraft.