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Baltic Reassurance Act

12/29/2022, 12:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9120

Bill 117 hr 9120, also known as the Baltic Reassurance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide reassurance and support to the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, who are members of NATO and have expressed concerns about Russian aggression in the region.

The Baltic Reassurance Act aims to enhance the security and defense capabilities of the Baltic countries by increasing US military presence in the region, conducting joint military exercises, and providing military assistance and training. The bill also calls for the establishment of a permanent US military presence in the Baltic region to deter potential Russian aggression.

Additionally, the Baltic Reassurance Act seeks to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the US and the Baltic countries, as well as promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in the region. The bill emphasizes the importance of NATO's collective defense commitment and reaffirms the US's commitment to the security and stability of the Baltic countries. Overall, the Baltic Reassurance Act is aimed at bolstering the security and defense capabilities of the Baltic countries in the face of potential Russian aggression, while also strengthening US-Baltic relations and promoting stability in the region.

Congressional Summary of HR 9120

Baltic Reassurance Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress an assessment of the military requirements of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members and countries in the Baltic region that would allow such countries to deter and resist Russian aggression.

Current Status of Bill HR 9120

Bill HR 9120 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2022. Bill HR 9120 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2022.  Bill HR 9120's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber. as of September 30, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9120

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9120

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9120

Baltic Reassurance Act
Baltic Reassurance Act
To require a comprehensive military assessment of the needs of Baltic countries to deter and resist aggression by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

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