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HR 6508

NATO Act

119th Congress Introduced by Anna Luna and 1 co-sponsor

Requires President to issue notice of denunciation within 30 days, withdrawing the U.S. from NATO; bars funding NATO budgets; alters alliance status and burden-sharing.

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Bill Summary · HR 6508

Summary of H.R. 6508 — NATO Act (Not A Trusted Organization Act)

Overview

  • Bill Number: H.R. 6508
  • Title: Not A Trusted Organization Act (NATO Act)
  • Introduced: December 9, 2025
  • Sponsor/Introduced By: Mr. Massie (House)
  • Status: Introduced and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to formally require the President to give notice of denunciation of the North Atlantic Treaty (the Washington Treaty) with the aim of withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The introductory language frames NATO as an increasingly misaligned or unwanted alliance from the perspective of the bill’s sponsors, arguing that Europe’s security aims can be managed without U.S. membership in NATO.

Key Provisions

  1. Short Title

    • Referred to as the “Not A Trusted Organization Act” or the “NATO Act.”

  2. Findings

    • Provides congressional findings about NATO’s origins, expansion, and evolving security dynamics.
    • Highlights historical assurances (e.g., about eastern expansion) and argues that the post-Cold War security environment has changed.
    • Contends that U.S. security interests may not require ongoing U.S. engagement in Europe through NATO, and notes concerns about burden-sharing and defense spending among member states.

  3. Denunciation and Withdrawal (Section 3)

    • Requires, not later than 30 days after enactment, the President to give notice of denunciation of the North Atlantic Treaty for purposes of withdrawing the United States from NATO, in line with Article 13 of the treaty.

  4. Fulfillment of NDAA FY2024 Section 1250A (Section 4)

    • States that the Act satisfies the requirement of Section 1250A of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act for congressional authorization of suspension, termination, denunciation, or withdrawal from NATO.

  5. Prohibition on Funding (Section 5)

    • Prohibits using any funds appropriated or otherwise made available to fund contributions to NATO’s common-funded budgets (civil budget, military budget, or Security Investment Program).

  6. Severability (Section 6)

    • Provides that if any provision is held unconstitutional, the rest of the Act remains in effect to the maximum extent permissible.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Executive Branch: Obligates the President to notify NATO of denunciation within 30 days of enactment; alters ongoing U.S. engagement with NATO.
  • Funding Authorities: Blocks appropriated funds from being used to support NATO budgets.
  • NATO and Member States: Potential withdrawal implications for alliance structure, defense commitments, and budget dynamics.
  • Congress: Aligns with Section 1250A NDAA framework, asserting congressional authorization considerations for withdrawal actions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Timeline for Denunciation: Not later than 30 days after the enactment of the bill.
  • Legislative Process: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs (as of introduction).
  • Relation to NDAA: References and purportedly satisfies a statutory NDAA requirement (Section 1250A, FY2024) for congressional authorization related to withdrawal actions.

Observations

  • The bill envisions a unilateral withdrawal from NATO, backed by findings that question U.S. strategic priorities and burden-sharing within Europe.
  • It includes explicit prohibitions on funding NATO budgets, which would have broad implications for U.S. defense and security cooperation.
  • The bill’s ultimate passage would depend on further committee action, floor consideration, and the political consensus around U.S. participation in NATO.

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

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