S.Res. 646 · 117th Congress · Senate

A resolution expressing the Senate's support for Finland and Sweden's accession into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the expedited ratification of accession protocols.

Active· Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
Introduced
May 19, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution welcomes Finland and Sweden's decision to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The resolution acknowledges that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dramatically changed the security situation in Europe, and that the reform and expansion of NATO is key to ensuring a safe and prosperous future for the United States and its critical allies and partners.

The resolution also calls on the President to move expeditiously to complete all documents and reports needed to support the Senate's approval of the accession protocols.

Finally, the resolution calls on all NATO members to move rapidly to complete their ratification processes.

Previous Versions

00May 19, 2022

This resolution welcomes Finland and Sweden's decision to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The resolution acknowledges that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dramatically changed the security situation in Europe, and that the reform and expansion of NATO is key to ensuring a safe and prosperous future for the United States and its critical allies and partners.

The resolution also calls on the President to move expeditiously to complete all documents and reports needed to support the Senate's approval of the accession protocols.

Finally, the resolution calls on all NATO members to move rapidly to complete their ratification processes.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 14, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

  2. JUN 14, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

  3. JUN 14, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.

  4. JUN 09, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  5. MAY 19, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  6. MAY 19, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2625)

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Jun 14, 2022

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Jun 9, 2022

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: May 19, 2022

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