S.J.Res.137 - Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services
S.J.Res.137 was introduced on March 19, 2026 by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT). It can be taken to the floor for a vote five days after introduction.
Related legislation: Arms Export Control Act of 1976, as amended. See also previous S.J.Res JRDs
Bill Summary: This Joint Resolution of Disapproval (JRD) would block the sale to Israel of 10,000 BLU-111 general purpose bombs worth $209 million.
Context: March 12, 2026, the Trump administration approved $658 million in munitions sales to Israel under the Foreign Military Sales program, first reported by A New Policy. This resolution targets one tranche of that package. BLU-111 500-pound general purpose bombs are high-impact munitions used in airstrikes, including in urban environments, where even lower-yield variants can cause significant civilian harm. This sale will be funded by the U.S. taxpayer.
American Values Analysis: This resolution aligns with American values by opposing the transfer of weapons during an ongoing war in which U.S.-provided munitions to Israel are credibly alleged to cause mass civilian harm and international targeting of civilian infrastructure. Israeli operations have led to plausable genocide in Gaza, potential war crimes in Lebanon, and strikes on critical civilian infrastructure in Iran.
American Interest Analysis: This resolution advances U.S. interests by preventing Israel from utilizing American weapons in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran against civilian targets that deepen U.S. entanglement in a prolonged war against American interests and jeopardize the global economy.
A New Policy’s Recommendation: SUPPORT
A New Policy supports this resolution as continued arms transfers risk deepening U.S. entanglement in a widening regional war and increasing the likelihood of prolonged conflict against American interests.
For more information please contact: Josh Paul, info@anewpolicy.org, (202) 770-0055
