S 3624

The NATO Unity Protection Act (NATO UP Act) restricts the use of U.S. Department of Defense and Department of State funds to prevent the United States from taking actions that could be interpreted as asserting control over the territory of any NATO member state. The bill emphasizes the importance of NATO’s strength to U.S. national security and aims to avoid actions that would harm the alliance. It specifically prohibits using funds for activities like blockades, occupations, or military operations against NATO countries without their explicit authorization. The bill also clarifies that the U.S. can still defend itself or its allies from attack.