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Congress·In Committee·about 2 months ago

Congress Proposes Ban on Using Federal Funds to Invade NATO Allies

Also known as: No Funds for NATO Invasion Act

Legislative Progress

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Active-duty troops could not be ordered to invade NATO allies, protecting them from being sent into conflict against partner nations.

Key Points

  • This bill, introduced in Congress, would make it illegal to use any federal money to plan or carry out an invasion of a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
  • The proposal also forbids any government official or military leader from taking action to invade these allied territories, which include most of Europe, Canada, and parts of the Atlantic.
  • This action aims to protect the long-standing alliance between the United States and its partners by ensuring that American resources are never used against the countries the U.S. has promised to defend.
  • By cutting off funding and legal authority for such an attack, the bill seeks to prevent any sudden shifts in foreign policy that could lead to conflict with traditional allies.
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Milestones

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Jan 12, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 12, 2026

Introduced in House

Related News

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The Hill·about 2 months ago

Bacon joins Democrats to introduce No Funds for NATO Invasion Act

Republican Rep. Don Bacon joined House Democrats to introduce the No Funds for NATO Invasion Act, a bipartisan measure intended to block federal funding for any U.S. military action against NATO member territories, specifically in response to rhetoric regarding Greenland.

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Politico·about 2 months ago

Keating Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Block NATO Invasion Funding

Rep. Bill Keating (D-Mass.) introduced the No Funds for NATO Invasion Act to ensure no federal dollars are used for military action against allies. Keating stated the bill 'takes a clear stand' against unilateral military decisions against NATO partners.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

No Funds for NATO Invasion Act

Bill NumberHR 7016
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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D: 89R: 2

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