H.R.5543

Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025

Introduced·9/23/25

Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 requires a report on threats to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

The Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to submit a report to Congress on emerging threats to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The report must cover military, cyber, hybrid, and political threats, the roles of malign actors like Russia and China, the current U.S. and NATO presence in the region, and opportunities for enhanced defense cooperation. It also includes recommendations for bolstering the deterrence posture, cybersecurity infrastructure, and democratic resilience of the Baltic countries.

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Apr 22

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 22

House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.

Sep 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House