# 119-hres-135: Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty.

119-hres-135, Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-09-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-135
- Congress: 119
- Title: Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-27

## 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. - 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).

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] (D-MD), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2025-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH), 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2763: American Family Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-135 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/135)

## Related
- [119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2913)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-135 (as of 2026-09-27).