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Senate Amendment Regarding NATO Defense Spending

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6221

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Kennedy has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that expresses the regarding NATO defense spending. The amendment encourages NATO members to increase their defense investments and reaffirms the United States' commitment to the alliance.

Why it matters

This amendment, if adopted, would establish an official Congressional position urging NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5 percent of their GDP.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

NATO member nations

The amendment formally urges these nations to increase their defense spending to 5 percent of their GDP.

Directly affected

United States Senate

The body is asked to adopt a formal position regarding the alliance's defense spending priorities.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment actually do?

It is a '' resolution, which expresses the formal opinion of the legislative body on a specific issue but does not change existing law.

What is the 5 percent spending goal mentioned?

The amendment urges NATO leadership to require member nations to spend at least 5 percent of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on defense.

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Increased Defense Spending Target

The amendment advocates for a 5 percent GDP defense spending target, which is significantly higher than the current NATO guideline of 2 percent.

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Connected Entities

NATO, 1229, Mr. Kennedy and 2 more

OrganizationNATO“The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the subject of the amendment.”Map →

other1229“The section number of the proposed amendment.”Map →

PersonMr. Kennedy“United States Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body considering the amendment.”Map →

PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States mentioned in the amendment's text.”Map →

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