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To strengthen security and deterrence in Europe and to hold the Russian Federation accountable for violations of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3025| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2017
Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (21)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Madeleine Z. Bordallo (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Robert A. Brady (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Colleen Hanabusa (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fostering Unity Against Russian Aggression Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Russian Federation should return to verifiable compliance with the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (INF) Treaty, (2) concerns persist over the growing sophistication of unconventional and hybrid state-sponsored Russian threats, and (3) maritime capabilities should be enhanced. The Department of Defense (DOD) shall: (1) develop a strategy to counter Russian threats; (2) develop a strategy to increase conventional precision strike weapon stockpiles in the U.S. European Command's areas of responsibility, including increases to enhance deterrence and fighting capability of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; (3) develop a plan to counter Russian military capabilities; (4) develop a plan to train the national security forces of U.S. allies and partners to counter Russian cyberspace and information operations; (5) report to Congress regarding DOD's strategy to expand the forward presence of U.S. military forces in Europe; (6) submit a plan to Congress that includes options to reduce the risk of miscalculation and unintended consequences that could precipitate a nuclear war; and (7) report to Congress regarding the location and capacities of training areas in the European Command's areas of responsibility. The President shall submit a plan to Congress to impose sanctions against Russia for non-compliance with the INF Treaty. Such sanctions should include expanding asset freezes and travel bans and prohibiting financial transactions and government-to-government contracts.
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Jun 22, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2017
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.
  • June 22, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 22, 2017
    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.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
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To strengthen security and deterrence in Europe and to hold the Russian Federation accountable for violations of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3025| House 
| Updated: 6/22/2017
Fostering Unity Against Russian Aggression Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Russian Federation should return to verifiable compliance with the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (INF) Treaty, (2) concerns persist over the growing sophistication of unconventional and hybrid state-sponsored Russian threats, and (3) maritime capabilities should be enhanced. The Department of Defense (DOD) shall: (1) develop a strategy to counter Russian threats; (2) develop a strategy to increase conventional precision strike weapon stockpiles in the U.S. European Command's areas of responsibility, including increases to enhance deterrence and fighting capability of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; (3) develop a plan to counter Russian military capabilities; (4) develop a plan to train the national security forces of U.S. allies and partners to counter Russian cyberspace and information operations; (5) report to Congress regarding DOD's strategy to expand the forward presence of U.S. military forces in Europe; (6) submit a plan to Congress that includes options to reduce the risk of miscalculation and unintended consequences that could precipitate a nuclear war; and (7) report to Congress regarding the location and capacities of training areas in the European Command's areas of responsibility. The President shall submit a plan to Congress to impose sanctions against Russia for non-compliance with the INF Treaty. Such sanctions should include expanding asset freezes and travel bans and prohibiting financial transactions and government-to-government contracts.
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Timeline
Jun 22, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 22, 2017
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.
  • June 22, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 22, 2017
    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.
Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (21)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Madeleine Z. Bordallo (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Robert A. Brady (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Colleen Hanabusa (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlliancesArms control and nonproliferationComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDefense spendingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeForeign and international bankingForeign propertyGovernment information and archivesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMilitary command and structureMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentNuclear weaponsRussiaSanctionsSubversive activitiesTravel and tourismVisas and passports