What does Preamble of Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026 do?

This bill requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to submit a report. The report must address emerging threats posed to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026 do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress that supporting and strengthening the security of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania is in the national security interests of the United States. It emphasizes the importance of strengthening security cooperation with the Baltic countries to address ongoing threats from the Russian Federation, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine. The section recognizes the Baltic countries as valued members of NATO and contributors to NATO's collective security. It identifies improved economic ties between the United States and the Baltic countries as an opportunity to strengthen the strategic partnership and counter economic pressure from the People's Republic of China.

What does REPORT ON EMERGING THREATS TO THE BALTIC COUNTRIES. of Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates a report on emerging threats to the Baltic countries. The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, must submit this report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must address military, cyber, hybrid, and political threats, and the roles of actors like Russia, Belarus, China, and Iran. It also requires an assessment of the current U.S. and NATO presence in the Baltic region. The report must include recommendations for strengthening deterrence, cybersecurity, and democratic resilience in the Baltic countries. It should identify opportunities to enhance defense cooperation between the U.S. and the Baltic countries, referencing the Baltic Security Initiative. The report is to be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

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Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 3/18/2026

Author: Richard Durbin (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires the Secretaries of State and Defense to produce a report within 180 days detailing emerging threats to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, including military, cyber, hybrid, and political threats.
The report must assess the current U.S. and NATO presence in the Baltic region and provide recommendations for strengthening deterrence, cybersecurity, and democratic resilience.
Congress expresses its support for strengthening security cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, recognizing them as valued NATO members and identifying opportunities to counter economic pressure from China.

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