S.Res. 344 · 118th Congress · Senate

A resolution urging all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to spend a minimum of 2 percent of gross domestic product on defense.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4530-4531)
Introduced
Sep 14, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution expresses that a lack of sufficient progress by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries in achieving a minimum of 2% of gross domestic product on defense spending is politically and economically unsustainable. The resolution also (1) commends certain NATO member countries for contributing to 10% or more of NATO's direct funding and programs budget, (2) commends certain NATO member countries for meeting or exceeding their defense spending commitment, and (3) commends certain NATO member countries for contributing significant weapons and equipment to Ukraine.

Action Timeline

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  1. SEP 14, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. SEP 14, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

    (text: CR S4530-4531)

    4530Yea
    4531Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Sep 14, 2023

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