A couple days ago, the “NATO Edge Act” was introduced by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE).
- H.R.2010 - To prevent the President of the United States from withdrawing from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Excerpt from the press release:
Today, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the bipartisan NATO Edge Act that would reaffirm the United States’ ironclad commitment to NATO and prevents any administration from unilaterally withdrawing from the alliance. Rep. Panetta introduced this bill with Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02). The United States has long stood for freedom, democracy, and the defense of our allies against aggression. That commitment is being tested as Ukraine continues its fight for sovereignty against Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion. Recent developments in Washington and across the Atlantic have reinforced why our leadership on the global stage is more important than ever. Supporting Ukraine is not just about standing with an ally, it’s about defending the principles that keep us safe and secure.
You can read the rest of the press release for more information on how this relates to similar pro-NATO legislation passed in the previous Congress.
Please consider contacting your Representative in the House and asking them to support this crucial legislation (H.R.2010), which would reassert Congress’s role in shaping US foreign policy and reaffirm support for America’s allies in Europe and Canada.
Originally Posted By u/Epidemon
At 2025-03-12 12:45:05 PM
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Does it really matter if the president can formally withdraw or not? Nato is build on trust, and if that is eroded at a scale like it is done right now, then to me that has the same effect.
A law! That’ll stop the guy who keeps doing illegal things from breaking the law!
A vote against this bill is a vote towards war.