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S.J.Res. 54

Joint ResolutionFederalSenateIn Committee
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 22, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
January 22, 2024
Cosponsors (0)
None
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This joint resolution would block a proposed military sale to Egypt of light tactical vehicle chassis, fleet vehicles, and related equipment. The sale, which was formally submitted to Congress on January 10, 2024, would have been approved under normal procedures unless Congress took action to disapprove it. Senator Paul introduced this resolution to prevent the transaction from moving forward. The resolution does not specify a dollar amount for the proposed sale or include any funding, as it is designed to stop a sale rather than authorize one. This type of resolution allows Congress to exercise oversight of foreign military sales that the executive branch proposes to conduct.

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