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119-hres-135119th Congress

Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty.

Sponsored By: Representative Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

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Summary

This resolution would reaffirm the United States' full and unwavering commitment to NATO and its Article 5 collective defense. It would also emphasize NATO's open-door policy, allies' 2% defense target, and closer tech and cyber cooperation to deter malign actors.

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  • NATO allies: Would be urged to dedicate at least 2% of their gross domestic product to defense or set plans by the Washington Summit to meet that target.
  • Ukraine: Would be affirmed in its right to choose its own security arrangements and recognized for receiving allied military and non-security assistance that strengthens its ability to defend itself.
  • U.S. deterrence: Would frame Article 5 commitments as strengthening deterrence against adversaries such as Russia, China, and Iran.
  • Defense tech and cyber cooperation: Would promote coordination on advanced defense, cyber, and counterintelligence programs, including the Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

  • Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

  • Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 2/21/2025

  • Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 2/21/2025

  • Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 4/7/2025

  • Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/8/2025

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