H.R.8817

FORTIFY Act Facilitating Operational Readiness Through Inter-Baltics Flexibility Act

Introduced·5/14/26

Permits the transfer of U.S. defense articles and services among the Baltic states.

The FORTIFY Act allows the Baltic states to transfer U.S. defense articles and services among themselves without requiring prior Presidential consent. This aims to enhance deterrence against the Russian Federation by allowing the Baltic states to operate as a unified defense force. The Act also mandates the establishment of a common coalition key for sharing ammunition among the Baltic states.

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History

May 14

House

Introduced in House

May 14

House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.