U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10586: NATO Shield Act
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
To require the President to consult with Congress regarding withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to provide for procedures to terminate such withdrawal, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To require the President to consult with Congress regarding withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to provide for procedures to terminate such withdrawal, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A BILL To require the President to consult with Congress regarding withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to provide for procedures to terminate such withdrawal, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the NATO Shield Act . SECTION 2. Findings and purpose (a) Findings Congress finds that: (1) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization constitutes a cornerstone of United States national security and collective defense. (2) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization creates binding mutual defense obligations that directly affect the likelihood and scope of armed conflict involving the United States. (3) Withdrawal from such a treaty would substantially alter United States exposure to hostilities, deterrence posture, and global military commitments. (4) Under article I of the Constitution, Congress retains authority to declare war and to regulate and govern the Armed Forces. (5) The War Powers Resolution reflects Congress intent to ensure collective judgment in decisions that may lead to hostilities. (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to clarify that withdrawal from a mutual defense treaty constitutes a decision with direct war powers implications requiring congressional participation. SECTION 3. Procedures regarding treaty withdrawal actions (a) Congressional notification for withdrawal action (1) Consultation requirement The President shall consult with Congress not later than 72 hours after-- (A) considering a withdrawal action; (B) determining …
Sponsors
- Jimmy Panetta (D) · primary sponsor
- Joe Wilson (R, HD-SC-2)
- Eugene Vindman (D, HD-007)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is HB10586?
- HB10586 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): NATO Shield Act.
- What does HB10586 do?
- In its own words: To require the President to consult with Congress regarding withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to provide for procedures to terminate such withdrawal, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB10586?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10586?
- Jimmy Panetta (D), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB10586?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10586
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