Bill · S. 2152· Senate(119-S-2152)
Allied Burden Sharing Report Act
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Allied Burden Sharing Report Act requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress. This report must detail the defense spending and military contributions of several specific allied countries. The goal is to inform Congress about how much allies are contributing to the common defense. This includes data on defense spending as a percentage of gross domestic products and details on military or stability operations. The report should also note any limitations allies place on their contributions.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill increases transparency by requiring detailed annual reports on allied defense spending.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The act seeks to strengthen alliances by monitoring and encouraging shared security responsibilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency for Congress: According to Section 2(a)(1), providing this information helps Congress properly assess the readiness of the United States and its allies for ever-changing threats.
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Better Oversight of Defense Spending: Section 2(c)(1)(A) requires the report to include annual defense spending by specific countries, including budget figures and spending as a percentage of their gross domestic products.
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Insight into Military Operations: Section 2(c)(1)(B) mandates a description of activities used to contribute to military or stability operations where the United States is a participant.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 6/24/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Rand PaulRepublican · Kentucky