Bills · HRES 135
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 135International Affairs
Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty.
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this resolution because it reaffirms a foundational element of U.S. foreign policy and global security. NATO's collective defense clause (Article 5) means that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all, a principle that has underpinned peace in Europe for decades and was invoked after the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. This resolution, while not legally binding, sends a strong signal to both allies and adversaries about the unwavering nature of America's commitment to this alliance, especially in a time of increased global instability, like the ongoing war in Ukraine.
If this resolution passes, it reinforces the message that the House of Representatives values collective security and strong alliances. If it doesn't pass, or if there's significant opposition, it could be interpreted as a weakening of U.S. support for NATO, which might destabilize international relations, embolden adversaries, and create uncertainty among allies about America's reliability as a partner. It highlights the importance of international cooperation in an era of complex global threats.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reaffirms the United States' full commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its Article 5 collective defense pledge.
This provision reassures allies and signals to adversaries that the U.S. stands by its core commitment to mutual defense.
PROVISION 02
Reaffirms NATO's 'open door policy,' meaning new countries can join, and states that every nation, including Ukraine, has the right to choose its own security arrangements.
This supports the expansion of the alliance and the sovereignty of nations to decide their own future, especially relevant for countries like Ukraine seeking to join.
PROVISION 03
Calls on all NATO allies to dedicate at least 2 percent of their national income (GDP) to defense or establish clear plans to meet this spending target.
This emphasizes burden-sharing among allies and aims to ensure all members contribute sufficiently to collective security.
PROVISION 04
Highlights the importance of collaboration among NATO allies in advanced defense technologies, intelligence, and cybersecurity programs.
This provision addresses modern threats by pushing for joint efforts in cutting-edge defense areas, like cyber warfare.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 13
Submitted in House
FEB 13
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 135
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
House Res.HRES 135International Affairs
Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty.
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
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