House Joint Resolution 72
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Relating to the disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Kenya of Air Tractor aircraft with weapons, and related support.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
72
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This joint resolution prohibits the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to any of the following proposed sales to the government of Kenya, as described in the certification Transmittal No. 16-79 sent to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act on January 19, 2017:
- twelve Air Tractor AT-802L;
- two AT-504 trainer aircraft; and
- weapons package, technical support, and program management.
February 14, 2017
02/14/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/14/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:14 PM