Wesley Bell (D-MO)

Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025

H.R. 5543 · House bill International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 31 Republican cosponsors · See all 101 cosponsors

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

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025," focuses on the security of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It requires the Secretary of State to work with the Secretary of Defense to create a specific report. This report must address emerging military, cyber, hybrid, and political threats facing these Baltic countries. Additionally, the report will examine the roles of various nations and actors in these threats. Finally, it seeks to identify ways to improve defense cooperation and deterrence in the region.

Yes

  • Scored +6

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill focuses on enhancing bilateral and multilateral defense cooperation and strategic partnerships with Baltic nations.

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    The bill requires recommendations for strengthening the cybersecurity infrastructure of the Baltic countries.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.