A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

Bill: 117-sjres-44
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2022-03-30
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bahrain

Congressional oversight

Foreign aid and international relief

Middle East

Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Trade restrictions
Latest action: action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-03-30
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This joint resolution disapproves of the proposed sale of specified defense articles and services to Bahrain.</p>

tv_txt: IIA 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 44 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 30, 2022 Mr. Paul introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations JOINT RESOLUTION Relating to the disapproval of the proposed sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services.

That the following proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain is prohibited: (1) The sale of the following defense articles and services, described in the certification Transmittal No. 22–04, submitted to Congress and published in the Congressional Record on March 24, 2022: upgrades to nine (9) M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) to a M270 A1 minimum configuration, including— (A) the Common Fire Control System (CFCS); Improved Launcher Mechanical System (ILMS); 600h Engine and associated engine compartment modifications; Improved Electronics Distribution Box (IEDB); fan speed control valve; cables and mounting hardware, Power Take Off (PTO) and BOO series transmission; the Digital Communication Systems (DCOMMS); and Vehicular Intercom System (AN/VIC–3); and (B) two (2) years spare parts; Operator and Maintenance Training Course Contractor Logistics Support; U.S. Government engineering support; support and test equipment; integration and test support, software delivery and support; publications and technical documentation; technical and logistics support services; storage; and other related elements of logistical and program support.