Eastern European Security Act This bill authorizes the President to make direct loans to countries that joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after March 1, 1999, for the purchase of U.S. defense articles. The President may (1) make such loans with lower interest rates than required by statute, and (2) charge fees associated with such loans. Before making such a loan, the Department of State shall certify to Congress that the receiving country is (1) making demonstrable progress toward meeting its NATO defense-spending obligations, and (2) respecting the country's constitution and upholding democratic values.
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Eastern European Security Act
USA116th CongressHR-2444| House
| Updated: 1/13/2021
Eastern European Security Act This bill authorizes the President to make direct loans to countries that joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after March 1, 1999, for the purchase of U.S. defense articles. The President may (1) make such loans with lower interest rates than required by statute, and (2) charge fees associated with such loans. Before making such a loan, the Department of State shall certify to Congress that the receiving country is (1) making demonstrable progress toward meeting its NATO defense-spending obligations, and (2) respecting the country's constitution and upholding democratic values.
AlliancesArms control and nonproliferationCollective securityCongressional oversightEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign loans and debtInterest, dividends, interest ratesMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status