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This bill proposes withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), citing several strategic and geopolitical concerns. The bill requires the President to provide official notice of denunciation of the North Atlantic Treaty within 30 days of the Act's enactment, effectively initiating the United States' withdrawal from NATO. The bill provides extensive findings explaining the rationale for withdrawal, including NATO's original purpose as a counterbalance to the Soviet Union, its eastward expansion despite previous assurances, and the argument that European NATO members have not adequately shared defense burden costs. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of any federal funds to support NATO's common-funded budgets, including civil, military, and security investment programs. The legislation argues that continued U.S. membership in NATO is inconsistent with national security interests, noting that European NATO members have sufficient military and economic capacity to manage regional security without U.S. involvement. The bill includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the Act is found unconstitutional, the remainder of the legislation would remain in effect. The bill satisfies congressional requirements for authorizing withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty and is officially titled the "Not A Trusted Organization Act" or "NATO Act".

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6508/all-info