S.J.Res. 216Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

Introduced September 16, 2026

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This joint resolution seeks to block a proposed U.S. arms sale to Saudi Arabia. It specifically disapproves the transfer of thousands of JDAM guidance kits, large‑size bombs, and related fuze systems, target detectors, support equipment, spare parts, and logistical and technical services. The resolution would prevent the Saudi government from receiving these defense articles and services.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits the sale of 5,004 KMU‑572 JDAM guidance kits and 5,000 KMU‑556 JDAM guidance kits.
  • Prohibits the sale of 5,004 BLU‑111 500‑lb general purpose bombs and 5,000 BLU‑117 2,000‑lb general purpose bombs.
  • Blocks the export of associated non‑major equipment such as FMU‑139 fuze systems, DSU‑38 and DSU‑40 target detectors, containers, spare parts, consumables, and accessories.
  • Stops U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical, logistics, and program support services related to the sale.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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September 16, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. J. RES. 216

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 16, 2026

Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Sanders, and Mr. Merkley) 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 Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia is prohibited:

(1)

The sale of the following defense articles and services described in Transmittal No. 26–35, which was submitted to Congress pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(b)(1)) and communication of which was published in the Congressional Record on September 15, 2026 (Executive Communication 4683): five thousand four (5,004) KMU–572 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits; five thousand (5,000) KMU–556 JDAM guidance kits; five thousand four (5,004) BLU–111 500-lb general purpose bombs; and five thousand (5,000) BLU–117 2,000-lb general purpose bombs. The following non-major defense equipment will also be included: FMU–139 fuze systems; DSU–38 and DSU–40 target detectors; containers and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.