Disapproval of UAE F-16 Sale

Summary#

This joint resolution would prohibit a proposed foreign military sale described in Transmittal No. 25-25 (submitted to Congress on May 13, 2025) under section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act. The sale covers F-16 aircraft components, spares, accessories, and other related logistics and program support. The resolution was introduced in the House on May 15, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

What it means for you#

If enacted, the specific proposed sale of F-16 parts, spares, accessories, and related logistics and program support described in Transmittal No. 25-25 would be prohibited. The resolution is currently in progress in the House and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. No publicly available information in the bill text or metadata describes direct effects on individual citizens or businesses.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs, budgetary impacts, or spending is provided in the bill text or metadata.

Proponents' View#

The resolution was introduced by Representative Gregory Meeks and lists multiple sponsors and cosponsors: Sara Jacobs; Joaquin Castro; Pramila Jayapal; Sarah McBride; Ilhan Omar; Gabe Amo; Madeleine Dean; James McGovern; Eleanor Norton; Summer Lee; Jonathan Jackson; Sydney Kamlager-Dove; Lloyd Doggett; Julie Johnson; André Carson; Rashida Tlaib; and Morgan McGarvey. The bill text and metadata do not include the sponsors' stated reasons or arguments for the resolution.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information on opponents' views, formal objections, or floor debate is provided in the bill text or metadata.