A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that member countries of NATO must commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product to national defense spending to hold leadership or benefit at the expense of those countries who meet their obligations.

2/20/2025, 11:56 AM

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that any NATO member country that does not meet its commitment to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on national defense should not be allowed to host certain NATO meetings that provide substantial economic benefits and international recognition, such as the NATO Summit and NATO Parliamentary Assembly sessions. The resolution also expresses that citizens of such countries should not be allowed to hold NATO leadership positions, such as Secretary General or military positions at the two-star level or above.

Bill 119 sres 75 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that calls on member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product (GDP) to national defense spending. The resolution emphasizes the importance of all NATO members meeting their obligations to contribute to collective defense efforts.

The resolution expresses the Senate's belief that countries who fail to meet the 2 percent GDP commitment are not fulfilling their responsibilities within the alliance. It also highlights the unfair burden placed on countries that do meet their obligations, as they may be shouldering a disproportionate share of the defense costs.

The resolution aims to hold member countries of NATO accountable for their defense spending commitments and ensure that all countries are contributing their fair share to the alliance. By urging countries to meet the 2 percent GDP target, the resolution seeks to strengthen NATO's capabilities and ensure the security and stability of member countries. Overall, Bill 119 sres 75 underscores the importance of NATO members fulfilling their defense spending commitments and working together to maintain a strong and effective alliance.
Congress
119

Number
SRES - 75

Introduced on
2025-02-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/12/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that any NATO member country that does not meet its commitment to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on national defense should not be allowed to host certain NATO meetings that provide substantial economic benefits and international recognition, such as the NATO Summit and NATO Parliamentary Assembly sessions. The resolution also expresses that citizens of such countries should not be allowed to hold NATO leadership positions, such as Secretary General or military positions at the two-star level or above.

Bill 119 sres 75 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that calls on member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product (GDP) to national defense spending. The resolution emphasizes the importance of all NATO members meeting their obligations to contribute to collective defense efforts.

The resolution expresses the Senate's belief that countries who fail to meet the 2 percent GDP commitment are not fulfilling their responsibilities within the alliance. It also highlights the unfair burden placed on countries that do meet their obligations, as they may be shouldering a disproportionate share of the defense costs.

The resolution aims to hold member countries of NATO accountable for their defense spending commitments and ensure that all countries are contributing their fair share to the alliance. By urging countries to meet the 2 percent GDP target, the resolution seeks to strengthen NATO's capabilities and ensure the security and stability of member countries. Overall, Bill 119 sres 75 underscores the importance of NATO members fulfilling their defense spending commitments and working together to maintain a strong and effective alliance.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that member countries of NATO must commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product to national defense spending to hold leadership or benefit at the expense of those countries who meet their obligations.

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Latest Summary4/8/2025

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that any NATO member country that does not meet its commitment to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on national defense should not be allowed to host certain NATO meetings that provide substan...


Latest Action2/12/2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S931)