Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services.
- Bill Number
- H.J.Res. 200
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-07-02: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T19:29:38Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.J. Res. 200
Purpose
This joint resolution seeks to block a specific proposed sale of U.S. defense equipment and related support to Turkey. It exercises Congress's authority under existing law to disapprove arms transfers.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the foreign military sale described in Transmittal No. 24-051, submitted to Congress on June 24, 2026.
- The blocked items include defense articles, defense services, and technical data needed to integrate, install, modify, qualify, certify, assemble, and test F110-GE-129E/F engines for the TF-X aircraft.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No broad changes to statutes; the resolution uses the disapproval mechanism in section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(c)) to prevent this individual transaction.
- It directly halts one proposed sale rather than altering general arms export rules.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Limits the executive branch's ability to complete this defense transfer, requiring coordination between Congress and agencies handling foreign military sales.
- International relations: May affect U.S. relations with Turkey, a NATO member, by restricting access to U.S. engine technology for its TF-X fighter program.
- Citizens and industry: Could reduce opportunities for U.S. defense manufacturers involved in the engine integration work.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. Congress (as the body initiating the disapproval).
- Executive branch agencies responsible for arms sales oversight.
- Turkish government and its defense programs.
- U.S. companies providing the engines and technical support.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Reinforces Congress's constitutional role in foreign commerce and national security through the Arms Export Control Act.
- Highlights ongoing legislative checks on executive decisions regarding military exports to allies.
- May influence future arms sale notifications by signaling congressional willingness to intervene in specific cases.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (10)
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]
Recent Actions
- 2026-07-02: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2026-07-02: Introduced in House
- 2026-07-02: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services. — issued 2026-07-02 — PDF (2 pages)