A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the NATO summit to be held in Warsaw, Poland from July 8-9, 2016, and in support of committing NATO to a security posture capable of deterring threats to the Alliance.
Latest action (6 Jul 2016): Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
What this bill does
S.Res. 506 is a Senate resolution expressing support for NATO and for the NATO summit held in Warsaw, Poland, on July 8-9, 2016. It states the Senate's view that Alliance members should maintain unity and a security posture capable of deterring threats facing NATO on its eastern, northern, and southern fronts. It urges all NATO members to meet the Alliance's target of spending at least two percent of GDP on defense and to share defense burdens equitably, including strengthening forward defenses in frontline states. It reaffirms the Senate's commitment to NATO's collective defense guarantee under Article 5, and it recognizes NATO's ballistic missile defense efforts, Georgia's contributions and progress toward eventual NATO membership, and the ongoing NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, including personnel losses suffered by NATO allies and coalition partners there.
As a "sense of the Senate" resolution, it does not create law, spend money, or impose binding requirements. It primarily affects how the Senate formally communicates its views—to the executive branch, NATO allies, and the public—regarding U.S. support for the alliance and expectations for member states' defense commitments. It does not directly regulate individuals, businesses, or government agencies.
The resolution was introduced on June 21, 2016, by Senator Bob Corker along with several cosponsors, referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, and reported out with amendments on June 27, 2016. The Senate agreed to it, as amended, by unanimous consent on July 6, 2016. Because simple resolutions are not sent to the President and do not require House action, this vote completed the legislative process for S.Res. 506.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 27, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes the men and women who have served to safeguard the freedom and security of the United States and the transatlantic alliance.
Encourages alliance members at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Warsaw Summit to promote unity and ensure a robust security posture in the face of the complex and changing security environment confronting NATO.
Urges all NATO members to invest at least 2% of GDP in defense spending and carry an equitable burden in supporting NATO's resource requirements and defense capabilities, including an increased forward defense posture in NATO frontline states.
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to NATO's collective security.
Welcomes the progress of NATO's ballistic missile defense mission and the achievement of recent U.S. milestones in this area through the partnership of allies, including Romania and Poland.
Recognizes:
• Georgia's troop contributions to missions abroad and its ongoing efforts to strengthen its democratic and military institutions for NATO accession; and
Timeline
6 Jul 2016
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
23 Jun 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 506 do?
- S.Res. 506 is a Senate resolution expressing support for NATO and for the NATO summit held in Warsaw, Poland, on July 8-9, 2016. It states the Senate's view that Alliance members should maintain unity and a security posture capable of deterring threats facing NATO on its eastern, northern, and southern fronts. It urges all NATO members to meet the Alliance's target of spending at least two percent of GDP on defense and to share defense burdens equitably, including strengthening forward defenses in frontline states. It reaffirms the Senate's commitment to NATO's collective defense guarantee under Article 5, and it recognizes NATO's ballistic missile defense efforts, Georgia's contributions and progress toward eventual NATO membership, and the ongoing NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan, including personnel losses suffered by NATO allies and coalition partners there. As a "sense of the Senate" resolution, it does not create law, spend money, or impose binding requirements. It primarily affects how the Senate formally communicates its views—to the executive branch, NATO allies, and the public—regarding U.S. support for the alliance and expectations for member states' defense commitments. It does not directly regulate individuals, businesses, or government agencies. The resolution was introduced on June 21, 2016, by Senator Bob Corker along with several cosponsors, referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, and reported out with amendments on June 27, 2016. The Senate agreed to it, as amended, by unanimous consent on July 6, 2016. Because simple resolutions are not sent to the President and do not require House action, this vote completed the legislative process for S.Res. 506.
- Has S.Res. 506 become law?
- Yes. S.Res. 506 has been enacted. Status last updated 6 Jul 2016.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 506?
- S.Res. 506 was sponsored by Sen. Bob Corker [R-TN, 2007-2018] (Republican-TN), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 506?
- Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (6 Jul 2016).
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