DemocratBill · S. 3624· Senate(119-S-3624)

NATO UP Act

Rep. Shaheen
Age: 79 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
1/13/2026
Last activity
1/13/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by
Jeanne Shaheen
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``NATO Unity Protection Act,'' aims to limit how the United States uses its money regarding NATO members. It restricts Department of Defense funds from being used to blockade, occupy, annex, or conduct military operations against the sovereign territory of a NATO member state unless authorized by that state or the North Atlantic Council. Similarly, it restricts Department of State funds from being used to develop or implement such plans. The bill finds that unauthorized actions against a NATO ally could weaken the alliance and serve the interests of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. However, it does not prevent the United States from defending itself or an ally from an armed attack or a credible threat of an imminent attack.

Yes

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5

    The bill seeks to protect the unity of the NATO alliance by preventing unilateral U.S. actions that could conflict with member states.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-2

    The bill restricts the use of Department of Defense funds for certain military operations against NATO member territories.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill restricts how Department of Defense and Department of State funds can be utilized for specific military and diplomatic operations.