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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Baltic Security Assessment Amendment
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
A group of Senators has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that calls for a formal assessment of security threats to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The amendment requires the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to report on regional threats and opportunities for enhanced defense cooperation.
If enacted, this amendment would require the U.S. government to produce a comprehensive report within 180 days detailing military, cyber, and political threats to Baltic nations and identifying ways to strengthen U.S. defense partnerships in the region.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of State
The agency is required to lead the production of a security assessment report within 180 days.
Department of Defense
The agency is required to coordinate with the State Department on the security assessment report.
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Increased Focus on Multi-Domain Baltic Security
The amendment explicitly expands the scope of Baltic security reporting to include hybrid, cyber, and political threats alongside traditional military posture.
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