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Baltic Security Initiative: $1.05 Billion Authorization for Regional Defense.

This Act establishes the Baltic Security Initiative to deepen security cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It authorizes the appropriation of $350 million annually to the Secretary of Defense for fiscal years 2024 through 2026 (totaling $1.05 billion). The initiative aims to achieve U.S. national security objectives by deterring Russian aggression, implementing NATO’s strategic concept, and enhancing regional defensive and cyber capabilities.
Key points
Authorizes $1.05 billion ($350 million annually for FY 2024-2026) to the Secretary of Defense for the initiative.
Primary objectives include deterring Russian aggression, implementing NATO strategy, and enhancing regional planning.
Funds are intended for capabilities such as long-range precision fires, integrated air defense, land forces development, and cyber resilience.
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Print number: 118_HR_2922
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2023-04-27