Search Results: keywords:"global security"

  • S. RES. 630 — Supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 75 years of accomplishments.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:650

    S. RES. 630 is a Senate resolution that acknowledges the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for its 75 years of promoting safety, security, and democracy among its member countries. The resolution cheers NATO's successful role in maintaining peace and prosperity in the...

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    This resolution is a big thank you note from the U.S. Senate to NATO, celebrating its 75 years of working together to keep member countries safe and peaceful. It also cheers on Finland and Sweden for joining the group and mentions the importance of working with friends from other parts of the world to solve global problems.

  • S. 4726 — To require the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:996

    S. 4726, also known as the “NATO Burden Sharing Report Act,” requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense to submit yearly reports to Congress about the contributions of allied countries to shared defense efforts. The bill emphasizes the importance of understanding these...

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    The "NATO Burden Sharing Report Act" is a rule that says every year, the U.S. Secretary of Defense has to tell Congress how much help the U.S.'s friends around the world give to help keep everyone safe, like how much money they spend on defense and how they help with military activities. This helps make sure everyone is doing their fair share to stay safe.

  • H. R. 4681 — An Act To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to illicit captagon trafficking.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:2,276

    H. R. 4681, known as the “Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act of 2023,” directs the U.S. government to impose sanctions on foreign individuals and groups involved in the illegal production and distribution of captagon, a dangerous stimulant commonly made in Syria. It holds...

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    The "Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act" is a plan to stop people in other countries from making and selling a bad drug called captagon, mostly coming from Syria, by punishing those involved, like blocking their stuff and not letting them visit the U.S. It also makes sure there are special rules to help people if they really need it.