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This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report by March 1st each year to specific congressional committees regarding the contributions of allied countries to collective defense and international security. The report must cover defense spending details (including budget figures and spending as a percentage of GDP), military and stability operations participation, and any limitations placed on contributions for a comprehensive list of countries including NATO members, Gulf Cooperation Council members, Rio Treaty signatories, and key Pacific allies like Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. The bill recognizes that current security threats extend beyond the global war on terror and include "near-peer threats," and it emphasizes the importance of allies accepting international security responsibilities consistent with their defense agreements. The report will be primarily unclassified but may include a classified annex, and it must be made available to any Member of Congress upon request. The underlying motivation is to help Congress better assess the readiness of the United States and its allies in responding to evolving global security challenges.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2152/all-info