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Baltic Security Initiative Act
Sponsored By: Senator Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would create a Department of Defense Baltic Security Initiative to deepen security cooperation with Baltic militaries and deter Russian aggression. It would focus on long-range fires, integrated air and missile defense, maritime awareness, and cyber and hybrid resilience.
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- Baltic militaries. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania would get targeted DoD support for planning, equipment, cyber defenses, and readiness, including long-range precision fires and stockpiling large-caliber ammunition.
- NATO deterrence and regional ties. The Initiative would strengthen deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank and improve coordination with Poland and other allies to deny opportunities for aggression.
- Funding and oversight. The bill would authorize $350 million per year for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 to carry out the Initiative and would require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy report within one year.
*If fully funded, the bill would authorize about $1.1 billion in defense funding for FY2026–2028 and increase federal outlays.*
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Bill Overview
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New Baltic security program and funding
If enacted, the bill would create a Baltic Security Initiative at the Department of Defense. The Initiative would deepen military cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to deter Russian aggression. It would support projects like long-range fires, air and missile defense, maritime awareness, cyber defenses, and land force stockpiles. The bill would authorize $350 million for each fiscal year 2026, 2027, and 2028 to carry out the Initiative. Congress would still need to appropriate the money before it could be spent. The Defense Secretary would submit a strategy to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees within one year. The strategy must consider existing aid, threats from Russia, and security risks tied to China. The bill would urge, but not require, seeking matching funds from the Baltic partners.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
IL • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
IA • R
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
ME • I
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]
MI • D
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
NV • D
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
MN • D
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 3/12/2025
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
CT • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
CO • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/9/2025
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
VT • D
Sponsored 6/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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