NATO Shield Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10586, the "NATO Shield Act," would require the President to consult with Congress within 72 hours of considering or planning to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). If a withdrawal action is formally initiated, the President would need to submit a report to Congress within 48 hours detailing the legal and strategic justifications, as well as the expected effects.
The bill affects the President's authority regarding withdrawal from NATO. Under its provisions, any withdrawal action would automatically terminate after 30 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution approving it. Additionally, Congress could pass a joint resolution to end the withdrawal action sooner. The bill also outlines expedited procedures for Congress to consider such joint resolutions, including specific timelines for committee reporting and floor votes. Members of Congress would be able to bring legal action if the bill's provisions are violated.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Rules. Its next steps depend on those committees.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10586 do?
- H.R. 10586, the "NATO Shield Act," would require the President to consult with Congress within 72 hours of considering or planning to withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). If a withdrawal action is formally initiated, the President would need to submit a report to Congress within 48 hours detailing the legal and strategic justifications, as well as the expected effects. The bill affects the President's authority regarding withdrawal from NATO. Under its provisions, any withdrawal action would automatically terminate after 30 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution approving it. Additionally, Congress could pass a joint resolution to end the withdrawal action sooner. The bill also outlines expedited procedures for Congress to consider such joint resolutions, including specific timelines for committee reporting and floor votes. Members of Congress would be able to bring legal action if the bill's provisions are violated. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Rules. Its next steps depend on those committees.
- Has H.R. 10586 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10586. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10586?
- H.R. 10586 was sponsored by Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10586?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (24 Sep 2026).
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