Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty.

This House resolution expresses strong bipartisan support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the alliance’s Article 5 collective defense commitment. It reinforces the United States’ unwavering role in NATO, underscores the importance of allied unity and deterrence against threats from Russia, China, Iran, and other adversaries, and reiterates the right of states to determine their own security arrangements (including Ukraine) under the open-door principle (Article 10). The resolution also calls for continued allied burden-sharing—specifically urging all NATO members to devote at least 2 percent of their GDP to defense—and promotes cooperation on advanced defense technologies, counter-intelligence, and cybersecurity, including the DIANA initiative. It highlights ongoing support for Ukraine, and notes recent NATO expansions by Finland and Sweden. In short, the bill is a formal statement of policy affirming NATO’s value, encouraging continued investment and modernization among allies, and reaffirming openness to new members and flexibility in security arrangements.