Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 135
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Urging North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries to meet or exceed the two percent gross domestic product commitment to spending on defense.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 16, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 16, 2017
Latest Action
Feb 16, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
135
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
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New York
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New York
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North Carolina
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Oklahoma
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Pennsylvania
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Texas
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Calls on North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries to meet or exceed: (1) the 2% gross domestic product commitment to defense spending, and (2) the 20% commitment to defense expenditures on major equipment spending.

Text (1)
February 16, 2017
Actions (2)
02/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/16/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:53 PM