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To prohibit the issuance of licenses for the exportation of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 2059 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
36
Latest action
Mar 11, 2025

What it does

HR.2059 would prohibit the President from issuing export licenses for certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates until the President certifies to Congress that the UAE is not providing materiel support to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. The bill applies to defense articles listed in specific categories of the U.S. Munitions List, including firearms, ammunition, military vehicles, and related equipment. It affects the executive branch’s authority to approve arms exports and requires congressional certification before any such licenses can be granted to the UAE or its agencies. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs for further…

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  1. Introduced (Done)

    Mar 11, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 11, 2025

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