The NATO Shield Act would require the President to consult Congress within 72 hours after considering or planning a step to withdraw the United States from NATO. Within 48 hours after starting such a step, the President would have to report its legal basis, strategic reason, and expected military and alliance effects. A withdrawal action would end after 30 days unless Congress approves it by joint resolution. Congress could also direct the President to end the action during that period. Federal funds could not be used to carry out or continue an action that has ended under these rules. The bill sets deadlines for congressional consideration of related resolutions and allows members of Congress to seek expedited court review of violations. The bill was introduced and referred to House committees; it is in progress.
The bill would give Congress a role in decisions to withdraw the United States from NATO. It does not describe direct changes to individual services or benefits.
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The bill states that NATO is important to national security and collective defense, and that withdrawal could affect the risk of hostilities, deterrence, and military commitments. It says congressional participation is needed because withdrawal has implications for war powers.
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