Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 202
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 16, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 16, 2017
Latest Action
Mar 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
202
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.
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States reaffirms its commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as the foundation of transatlantic security and defense, (2) NATO serves as a critical coalition in preserving transatlantic peace and stability, and (3) NATO's continuing development of new capabilities and technologies to combat terrorism and a changing international security environment are crucial to enhancing national security and strengthening the ability of the United States to combat security threats.

Encourages each NATO member country to meet or exceed the commitment to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on defense.

Text (1)
March 16, 2017
Actions (2)
03/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
03/16/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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