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S. 4530 — To authorize an exception to the restriction on construction of Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards for certain construction in shipyards in North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries, and for other purposes.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:472
S. 4530, also known as the "Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act," aims to allow certain exceptions to the current ban on building Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards. This would apply to shipyards located in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries or...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about letting Coast Guard boats be built in certain friendly countries instead of just in America. But the rule says they can't be made in places owned by companies from China unless Congress says it's okay.
S. RES. 642 — Urging all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to oppose confirmation of a new Secretary General, if the candidate was a former leader of a member country which did not spend 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) on defense.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:365
The resolution, S. RES. 642, calls on the members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to oppose the appointment of a new Secretary General if the candidate previously led a country that did not meet the requirement of spending 2% of its gross domestic product on defense. The...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a rule saying that people in a special club called NATO shouldn't pick someone to be the boss if their country didn't spend enough money on defense, like buying equipment for protection. The people who made this rule think it's really important for every country in the club to spend a certain amount to keep everyone safe together.

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