Bill > HR1743

This bill, the Allied Burden Sharing Report Act of 2021, would require the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress on the defense spending and military contributions of key U.S. allies, including NATO member states, members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and other major partners like Australia, Japan, and South Korea. The report would provide information on each country's defense budget, their involvement in military or stability operations with the U.S., any limitations they place on the use of their contributions, and actions taken to address such limitations. The purpose is to ensure Congress is informed about allied burden sharing to properly assess U.S. readiness and the collective defense commitments of its partners.