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119th Congress

H.R. 3565

To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Delia C. Ramirez(D-IL)
Introduced
May 21, 2025
Policy area
International Affairs
Committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Official text
Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (82)

Original cosponsors (21)
Added later (61)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

This bill prohibits the President from selling, transferring, or exporting certain defense articles or services to Israel, except in specified circumstances. Defense articles covered by the prohibition include BLU-109 bunker busting bombs, Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) assemblies, and 155mm artillery ammunition. Defense services directly related to such articles are also covered. The President may sell, transfer, or export such defense articles or services to Israel if (1) a law is enacted specifying the purposes for which such articles or services may be used, and (2) Israel provides written assurances that the defense articles or services will be used for those specific statutory purposes and in a manner consistent with certain other laws, including international human rights laws.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

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