A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that member countries of NATO must commit at least 2 percent…

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that member countries of NATO must commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product to national defense spending to hold leadership or benefit at the expense of those countries who meet their obligations.

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What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 12, 2025

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that any NATO member country that does not meet its commitment to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on national defense should not be allowed to host certain NATO meetings that provide substantial economic benefits and international recognition, such as the NATO Summit and NATO Parliamentary Assembly sessions. The resolution also expresses that citizens of such countries should not be allowed to hold NATO leadership positions, such as Secretary General or military positions at the two-star level or above.

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Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that member countries of NATO must commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product to national defense spending to hold leadership or benefit at the expense of those countries who meet their obligations.

Latest action (Feb 12, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S931)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 12, 2025

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No recorded floor vote found.