Bill · S.Res. 346· Senate(119-SRES-346)
A resolution urging all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to spend a minimum of 5 percent of gross domestic product on defense.
- Introduced
- 7/30/2025
- Last activity
- 7/30/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4909)
- Sponsored by
- John Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- 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 urges all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to spend at least 5 percent of their gross domestic product on defense. The proposed spending is intended to be split between military spending and non-traditional defense spending like infrastructure and cyber security. The resolution seeks to enhance NATO's military readiness and deterrence posture against evolving threats. It calls on NATO leadership to compel all member nations to adhere to this new spending commitment. Finally, it reaffirms the United States Senate's commitment to a strong and united Alliance.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
The resolution seeks to strengthen the NATO Alliance through shared burden and increased defense commitments.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6
The bill allocates 1.5 percent of GDP toward non-traditional defense spending including cyber security resilience.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
Increased military spending and readiness can lead to better resources and stability for the defense community.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5
The bill urges a significant increase in mandatory government spending to reach 5 percent of GDP.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Military Readiness: The 5 percent GDP spending commitment has the potential to significantly enhance NATO's military readiness, deterrence posture, and ability to respond to evolving threats such as cyber warfare. (Whereas clause regarding the 5 percent GDP spending commitment)
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Increased Security through Non-Traditional Spending: Allocating 1.5 percent of GDP toward non-traditional defense spending can focus on infrastructure and cyber security resilience. (Whereas clause regarding the 5 percent GDP spending commitment)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Questionable Use of Defense Funds: The inclusion of domestic infrastructure in the 1.5 percent non-traditional defense spending calculation is noted to contribute minimally to the Alliance's ability to address external threats. (Whereas clause regarding the inclusion of domestic infrastructure)
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+7Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+4
- 7/30/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4909)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi