Congress·In Progress·H.R. 5543

Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025

Security Assessment for Baltic Nations

9 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Key Points

This bill, introduced by Rep. Bell, requires the government to study the dangers facing Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. These three countries are important U.S. allies and members of NATO that sit near Russia's border.
The report must look at military, cyber, and political threats from countries like Russia, Belarus, China, and Iran. It focuses on how Russia's war in Ukraine and China's economic pressure might hurt these smaller nations.
Within 180 days, officials must give Congress recommendations on how to better protect the region. This includes ways to improve computer security, keep their democracies strong, and help the U.S. and its allies work together to prevent attacks.

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Milestones

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Apr 22, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Apr 22, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Sep 23, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sep 23, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 5543

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.

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D: 61R: 26

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