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SRES 346

A resolution urging all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to spend a minimum of 5 percent of gross domestic product on defense.

119th Congress Introduced by Marsha Blackburn and 6 co-sponsors

SRES 346 urges NATO members to spend at least 5% of their GDP on defense, enhancing military readiness and collective security across the alliance.

Introduced in Senate
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Bill Summary · SRES 346

Summary of SRES 346

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: SRES 346
  • Title: A resolution urging all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to spend a minimum of 5 percent of gross domestic product on defense.
  • Status: Introduced in Senate
  • Introduced Date: July 30, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SRES 346 is to urge member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to significantly increase their defense spending to a minimum of 5 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP). This resolution reflects a commitment to enhancing collective defense capabilities within the alliance and aims to strengthen NATO's overall readiness and effectiveness.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes several key provisions:

  1. Congratulatory Statement: It congratulates President Donald J. Trump and NATO leadership for their renewed commitment to defense investment and collective defense.

  2. Recognition of Current Spending: It lauds NATO members who have already committed to spending more than 2 percent of their GDP on defense prior to the Hague Summit.

  3. Urging Compliance: The resolution strongly urges NATO leadership to enforce adherence to the proposed 5 percent GDP commitment for defense spending among member nations.

  4. Alignment of Expenditures: It calls on all NATO allies to ensure that their non-traditional defense expenditures are aligned with legitimate defense objectives, promoting accountability and strategic alignment.

  5. Reaffirmation of NATO's Importance: The resolution reaffirms the significance of NATO and the United States Senate's commitment to maintaining a strong, capable, and united alliance.

Impact

If adopted, this resolution would primarily impact NATO member countries by encouraging them to increase their defense budgets significantly. The push for a 5 percent GDP commitment could lead to substantial increases in military spending, potentially affecting national budgets, defense procurement, and military readiness across member states.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Actions:
    • On July 30, 2025, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration.
    • The same day, it was introduced in the Senate.

This resolution represents a strategic move to bolster NATO's defense posture and ensure that all member nations contribute adequately to collective security efforts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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