Bill · S.Res. 291· Senate(119-SRES-291)
A resolution celebrating the June 2025 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in the Hague, the Netherlands, and reaffirming priorities pertaining to transatlantic security and our commitment to NATO.
- Introduced
- 6/18/2025
- Last activity
- 6/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3475)
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution celebrates the upcoming June 2025 NATO Summit in the Hague, Netherlands. It addresses the summit occurring during the fourth year of Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine. The text notes a potential increase in defense spending targets for NATO Allies from 2 percent to 5 percent of gross domestic product. It also highlights NATO's role in maintaining stability in the Western Balkans. Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to NATO's collective defense under Article 5. Finally, it expresses support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
The bill reaffirms the United States' commitment to NATO and collective defense.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The resolution supports continued assistance to Ukraine through various defense packages.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4
The resolution celebrates a major multilateral summit designed to coordinate international responses.
The opposite
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-5
The bill actively encourages increasing military spending to a target of 5% of GDP.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill anticipates a significant increase in government spending to meet higher defense targets.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Defense Spending Targets: The resolution welcomes the ambition to increase the defense and defense-related spending target to 5 percent of gross domestic product, which includes a commitment to spend 1.5 percent on investments in defense-related infrastructure and capabilities (Whereas, following calls from the United States Government...).
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Support for Ukraine: The resolution welcomes NATO's continued support for Ukraine through the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and the Compressive Assistance Package for Ukraine (Resolved, (6)).
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Regional Stability: NATO is recognized for its role in promoting peace and stability in the Western Balkans (Resolved, (5)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Financial Burden on Allies: The summit expects a revision of the defense spending pledge from 2 percent of each country's gross domestic product to a reported target of 5 percent of each country's gross domestic product (Whereas, following calls from the United States Government...).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+7Increases Foreign Aid+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3Reduces Military Spending-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 6/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3475)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina