A resolution commending the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's adoption of regional plans and encouraging allies to align resources.

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

This resolution supports the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) implementation of regional defense plans adopted at the 2023 Vilnius Summit. The resolution also urges swift implementation and resourcing of regional defense plans and encourages NATO allies to align defense spending and resource allocation in accordance with those plans.

Bill 118 S.Res. 491 is a resolution that praises the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for adopting regional plans and urges member countries to align their resources to support these plans. The resolution highlights the importance of NATO in promoting peace and security in the North Atlantic region and beyond.

The resolution acknowledges the challenges facing NATO, including evolving security threats and the need for increased cooperation among member countries. It emphasizes the importance of NATO's regional plans in addressing these challenges and calls on allies to work together to strengthen the alliance.

Furthermore, the resolution encourages member countries to prioritize defense spending and invest in capabilities that support NATO's regional plans. It also calls on NATO to continue its efforts to enhance interoperability among member countries and improve coordination in response to security threats. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 491 underscores the significance of NATO in promoting stability and security in the North Atlantic region and urges member countries to support the alliance's efforts by aligning their resources and capabilities.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 491

Introduced on
2023-12-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/7/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) implementation of regional defense plans adopted at the 2023 Vilnius Summit. The resolution also urges swift implementation and resourcing of regional defense plans and encourages NATO allies to align defense spending and resource allocation in accordance with those plans.

Bill 118 S.Res. 491 is a resolution that praises the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for adopting regional plans and urges member countries to align their resources to support these plans. The resolution highlights the importance of NATO in promoting peace and security in the North Atlantic region and beyond.

The resolution acknowledges the challenges facing NATO, including evolving security threats and the need for increased cooperation among member countries. It emphasizes the importance of NATO's regional plans in addressing these challenges and calls on allies to work together to strengthen the alliance.

Furthermore, the resolution encourages member countries to prioritize defense spending and invest in capabilities that support NATO's regional plans. It also calls on NATO to continue its efforts to enhance interoperability among member countries and improve coordination in response to security threats. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 491 underscores the significance of NATO in promoting stability and security in the North Atlantic region and urges member countries to support the alliance's efforts by aligning their resources and capabilities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution commending the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's adoption of regional plans and encouraging allies to align resources.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/21/2024

This resolution supports the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) implementation of regional defense plans adopted at the 2023 Vilnius Summit. The resolution also urges swift implementation and resourcing of regional defense plans and encou...


Latest Action12/7/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5853-5854)