S 4537 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel’s Security Act

This bill requires the President to notify Congress at least 15 days before pausing, delaying, or suspending U.S. arms sales to Israel, including detailed justification and impact assessments. It establishes specific congressional review periods: 15 days for initial review, and extended 10-12 day windows if Congress introduces a joint resolution disapproving the pause. The bill applies to all defense articles and services covered under key U.S. arms control laws, such as the 2,000-pound bombs delayed in May 2024. It directly affects the executive branch's authority to modify arms transfers to Israel, ensuring congressional oversight before such actions take effect.
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Introduced Jun 13, 2024 Last action Jun 13, 2024
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