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117th Congress · House

Expressing support for the sovereign decision of Finland and Sweden to apply to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as well as calling on all members of NATO to ratify the protocols of accession swiftly.

Subjects: Alliances · Collective security · Defense spending · Europe · Finland · Russia · Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status · Sweden

In plain language

  • House resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Expresses support for Finland and Sweden's historic decision to apply to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
  • House passed it on Jul 19, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution expresses support for Finland and Sweden's historic decision to apply to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The resolution also opposes any attempt by the Russian government to act in an adverse way in response to Finland and Sweden's decision to apply to join NATO. Finally, the resolution calls on the member states of NATO to formally support the accession of Finland and Sweden into NATO.

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