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S.J.Res. 56

Joint ResolutionFederalSenateIn Committee
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales 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 two proposed military sales to Egypt that had been submitted to Congress for approval. The first sale involves 28-meter patrol craft kits and related equipment, while the second covers light tactical vehicle chassis and fleet build equipment. Both sales were formally notified to Congress in early January 2024 under the Arms Export Control Act, which requires congressional review of major foreign military sales. The resolution was introduced by Senator Paul and would prohibit these sales from moving forward if approved by Congress. No specific dollar amounts or timeline for implementation are mentioned in the text, but the resolution uses the congressional disapproval process that allows lawmakers to block arms sales within a designated review period.

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