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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 21, 2016International Affairs
S.Res. 506

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the NATO summit to be held in Warsaw, Poland from July 8-9, 2016, and in support of committing NATO to a security posture capable of deterring threats to the Alliance.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jul 6, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the men and women who have served to safeguard the freedom and security of the United States and the transatlantic alliance.

Encourages alliance members at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Warsaw Summit to promote unity and ensure a robust security posture in the face of the complex and changing security environment confronting NATO.

Urges all NATO members to invest at least 2% of GDP in defense spending and carry an equitable burden in supporting NATO's resource requirements and defense capabilities, including an increased forward defense posture in NATO frontline states.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to NATO's collective security.

Welcomes the progress of NATO's ballistic missile defense mission and the achievement of recent U.S. milestones in this area through the partnership of allies, including Romania and Poland.

Recognizes:

  • Georgia's troop contributions to missions abroad and its ongoing efforts to strengthen its democratic and military institutions for NATO accession; and
  • the ongoing work of NATO's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan and the significant commitment NATO allies and coalition partners have dedicated to Afghanistan since 2001, including the 1,134 troops who have lost their lives in that conflict.

What just happenedJul 6, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4836-4837; text as passed Senate: CR S4836-4837; text as reported in Senate: CR S4836)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN](R-TN)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Jul 6, 2016Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4836-4837; text as passed Senate: CR S4836-4837; text as reported in Senate: CR S4836)

  2. Jul 6, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4836-4837; text as passed Senate: CR S4836-4837; text as reported in Senate: CR S4836)

  3. Jun 27, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 529.

  4. Jun 27, 2016Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jun 27, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Jun 23, 2016Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Jun 21, 2016IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4413-4414)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Jun 21, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedJul 6, 201635

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the men and women who have served to safeguard the freedom and security of the United States and the transatlantic alliance.

Encourages alliance members at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Warsaw Summit to promote unity and ensure a robust security posture in the face of the complex and changing security environment confronting NATO.

Urges all NATO members to invest at least 2% of GDP in defense spending and carry an equitable burden in supporting NATO's resource requirements and defense capabilities, including an increased forward defense posture in NATO frontline states.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to NATO's collective security.

Welcomes the progress of NATO's ballistic missile defense mission and the achievement of recent U.S. milestones in this area through the partnership of allies, including Romania and Poland.

Recognizes:

  • Georgia's troop contributions to missions abroad and its ongoing efforts to strengthen its democratic and military institutions for NATO accession; and
  • the ongoing work of NATO's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan and the significant commitment NATO allies and coalition partners have dedicated to Afghanistan since 2001, including the 1,134 troops who have lost their lives in that conflict.
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 27, 20161

Recognizes the men and women who have served to safeguard the freedom and security of the United States and the transatlantic alliance.

Encourages alliance members at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Warsaw Summit to promote unity and ensure a robust security posture in the face of the complex and changing security environment confronting NATO.

Urges all NATO members to invest at least 2% of GDP in defense spending and carry an equitable burden in supporting NATO's resource requirements and defense capabilities, including an increased forward defense posture in NATO frontline states.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to NATO's collective security.

Welcomes the progress of NATO's ballistic missile defense mission and the achievement of recent U.S. milestones in this area through the partnership of allies, including Romania and Poland.

Recognizes:

  • Georgia's troop contributions to missions abroad and its ongoing efforts to strengthen its democratic and military institutions for NATO accession; and
  • the ongoing work of NATO's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan and the significant commitment NATO allies and coalition partners have dedicated to Afghanistan since 2001, including the 1,134 troops who have lost their lives.
Introduced in SenateJun 21, 2016

Recognizes the men and women who have served to safeguard the freedom and security of the United States and the transatlantic alliance.

Encourages alliance members at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Warsaw Summit to promote unity and ensure a robust security posture.

Urges all NATO members to invest at least 2% of GDP in defense spending and carry an equitable burden in supporting NATO.

Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to NATO's collective security.

Recognizes: (1) Georgia's troop contributions to missions abroad and its ongoing efforts to strengthen its democratic and military institutions for NATO accession, and (2) the ongoing work of NATO's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.

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