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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.

USA117th CongressSRES-646| Senate 
| Updated: 6/14/2022
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (18)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Ron Johnson (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
May 19, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2625)
Jun 9, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jun 14, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 14, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
  • May 19, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2625)


  • June 9, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • June 14, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • June 14, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.

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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.

USA117th CongressSRES-646| Senate 
| Updated: 6/14/2022
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.

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Timeline
May 19, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2625)
Jun 9, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jun 14, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 14, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
  • May 19, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2625)


  • June 9, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • June 14, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • June 14, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (18)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Ron Johnson (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesCollective securityConflicts and warsCongressional oversightEuropeFinlandMilitary operations and strategyRussiaSenateSwedenUkraine