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Version 25 · 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.
People & committees
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · R–ID
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2625)
Introduced in Senate
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