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Bill117th CongressFiled May 19, 2022International Affairs
S.Res. 646

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.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jun 14, 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.

What just happenedJun 14, 2022

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
18 cosponsors10 D7 R1 I
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  1. Jun 14, 2022Calendars

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

  2. Jun 14, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Jun 14, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Jun 9, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. May 19, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. May 19, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateJun 14, 202225

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.

Introduced in SenateMay 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.

A resolution expressing the Senate's support for Finland and Sweden's accession into the N… — Informed