Resolution to Block Proposed Sale of 20,000 Rifles to Israel

Original title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

Last action · July 30, 2025: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.Sponsors: Bernie Sanders and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This , introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, seeks to formally disapprove and prohibit the export of 20,000 automatic carbine rifles to Israel. The proposed sale, valued at $1,000,000 or more, is currently under review following its submission to Congress in March 2025.

Why it matters

If passed, this resolution would legally block the export of 20,000 Colt carbine rifles intended for the Israel National Police, overriding the current proposed arms transfer.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Israel National Police

The agency is the designated end-user for the 20,000 rifles subject to the export prohibition.

Directly affected

M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd

The company is the listed recipient of the firearms shipment.

Key Facts

The resolution prohibits the export of 20,000 Colt Carbine rifles (11.5'' barrel, 5.56mm caliber, fully automatic).
The firearms are intended for M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd in Israel for use by the Israel National Police.
The proposed export is valued at $1,000,000 or more.
The export was originally submitted to Congress via Transmittal No. DDTC 23-077.

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The proposal was published in the Congressional Record on March 24, 2025, as Executive Communication 510.
The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 27, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of S.J. Res. 41?

It is a intended to block the export of specific firearms to Israel that were previously proposed for sale.

Who is the intended recipient of these rifles?

The rifles are intended for M.R.D. Efram Investments Ltd, with the Israel National Police listed as the ultimate end-user.

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Procedural history

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Jul 30, 2025Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.
Jul 30, 2025Senate
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
Mar 27, 2025SenateCommittee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 27, 2025SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate

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