NATO UP Act

This bill, S 3624 (NATO UP Act), restricts U.S. government spending to prevent unilateral military actions against NATO allies' territories. It prohibits using Defense Department funds for blocking, occupying, annexing, or controlling a NATO ally's sovereign territory - except with that ally's consent or North Atlantic Council authorization. Similarly, State Department funds cannot support plans for such actions without authorization. The bill explicitly allows U.S. defense against armed attacks or imminent threats. It directly affects Pentagon and State Department budgeting and planning for military operations involving NATO members.