H.R. 3565 · 119th Congress · House

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

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Introduced
May 21, 25
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

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. 

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 21, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  2. MAY 21, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 21, 2025

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