Bills/H.R. 5543

Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025

Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025

In CommitteeForeign AffairsHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 would require a comprehensive security assessment of the Baltic nations (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania). If passed, the bill would mandate an official evaluation of the military capabilities, security threats, and defense needs of these three countries, likely including recommendations for how the U.S. and its allies should support their defense and security. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects U.S. foreign policy toward Eastern Europe and NATO allies. It would impact the three Baltic states directly, as well as U.S.

military and diplomatic personnel involved in assessing their security situations. It may also influence defense spending and military cooperation between the U.S. and these countries. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Wesley Bell (D-Missouri) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The specific provisions and detailed requirements of the assessment have not been publicly detailed in this summary.

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Latest Action

September 23, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor

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72 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
September 23, 2025
Last Updated
September 23, 2025
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