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Baltic Security Initiative Act
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2922
The Baltic Security Initiative Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2922, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing security cooperation between the United States and the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The bill seeks to strengthen the defense capabilities of these nations and promote stability in the region.
Specifically, the Baltic Security Initiative Act calls for increased military assistance to the Baltic countries, including the provision of equipment, training, and support for joint military exercises. The bill also emphasizes the importance of NATO's commitment to collective defense and the need for continued US engagement in the region.
Additionally, the legislation highlights the importance of cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and the Baltic countries, recognizing the growing threat of cyber attacks and the need for enhanced collaboration in this area. The bill also calls for increased diplomatic efforts to address regional security challenges and promote democratic values in the Baltic region. Overall, the Baltic Security Initiative Act aims to strengthen the partnership between the United States and the Baltic countries, enhance security cooperation, and promote stability in the region. The bill underscores the importance of US support for the defense and security of its Baltic allies and reaffirms the commitment to upholding shared values and interests in the region.
Specifically, the Baltic Security Initiative Act calls for increased military assistance to the Baltic countries, including the provision of equipment, training, and support for joint military exercises. The bill also emphasizes the importance of NATO's commitment to collective defense and the need for continued US engagement in the region.
Additionally, the legislation highlights the importance of cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and the Baltic countries, recognizing the growing threat of cyber attacks and the need for enhanced collaboration in this area. The bill also calls for increased diplomatic efforts to address regional security challenges and promote democratic values in the Baltic region. Overall, the Baltic Security Initiative Act aims to strengthen the partnership between the United States and the Baltic countries, enhance security cooperation, and promote stability in the region. The bill underscores the importance of US support for the defense and security of its Baltic allies and reaffirms the commitment to upholding shared values and interests in the region.
Congressional Summary of HR 2922
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 2922
Bill HR 2922 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill HR 2922 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2023. Bill HR 2922's most recent activity was 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. as of April 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2922
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2922
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2922
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