A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should prioritize bilateral security partnerships over multilateral security partnerships and institutions.

United States119th CongressSRES-672Senate
Updated: Apr 15, 2026

Summary

This resolution conveys the sense of Congress that the United States should fundamentally shift its foreign policy strategy by prioritizing bilateral security partnerships and agreements over multilateral security partnerships and institutions. It asserts that bilateral arrangements offer stronger outcomes, provide the U.S. with more leverage, and are more adaptable to evolving security environments and national interests. The resolution suggests that the significant financial and security contributions made by the U.S. to multilateral bodies have not adequately served its interests or provided sufficient returns on investment for American taxpayers. The resolution criticizes various multilateral institutions, including the United Nations and the World Health Organization, for allegedly not aligning with U.S. values, protecting adversaries' interests, or having outlived their original objectives. It specifically raises concerns about ideologies within the UN and the WHO's perceived influence by the Chinese Communist Party. Consequently, the resolution calls for the U.S. to actively use its power and influence to encourage other states to choose it as a preferred bilateral partner. Furthermore, it determines that the United States should withdraw support from any multilateral security agreements or institutions deemed to undermine its national interests.

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  1. Submitted in Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1787-1788)

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  3. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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