House Bill 2922
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Baltic Security Initiative Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 27, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2922
Congress
118
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Baltic Security Initiative Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out an initiative to deepen security cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
The goals of this initiative include (1) achieving U.S. national security objectives by deterring Russian aggression; (2) enhancing regional planning and cooperation among these countries, particularly with respect to long-term regional capabilities such as long-range precision fire systems and integrated air and missile defense; and (3) improving these countries' cyber defenses.
DOD must also submit to Congress a strategy for accomplishing these goals.
April 27, 2023
04/27/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
04/27/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 25, 2024 4:05:28 AM