Requires the Secretary of State, working with the Secretary of Defense, to report to Congress within 180 days on emerging military, cyber, hybrid, and political threats to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Official title: Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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Introduced 23-SEP-2025

Referred 23-SEP-2025

Approved by committee 22-APR-2026

Key points

Due within 180 days after enactment, prepared by the Secretary of State with the Secretary of Defense and sent to four House and Senate committees
Covers threats from Russia, Belarus, China, Iran, and other malign actors, plus current U.S. and NATO force posture in the region
Includes options for expanded defense cooperation and recommendations on deterrence, cybersecurity, and democratic resilience
Must be unclassified, though it may include a classified annex

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Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Wesley Bell (D-MO) Cosponsors · 101

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