Expressing the sense of the Senate that member countries of NATO must commit at least 2 percent of their national gross domestic product to national defense spending to hold leadership or benefit at the expense of those countries who meet their obligations.

Summary

States findings about NATO defense spending and urges NATO members to meet the agreed minimum of 2% of GDP for defense or present a plan to do so before the NATO Summit in The Hague in June 2025. Notes that NATO treats 2% as a floor, that allies have discussed raising the target, that 23 of 31 members reached 2% in 2024, and that failing to meet targets has reduced collective defense capability since 2000 by nearly $2 trillion. The resolution is declaratory (non-binding): it records facts and timelines intended to encourage greater defense investment and planning among NATO members ahead of the 2025 summit, but it does not authorize spending or create legal requirements.

• Declares findings about NATO defense spending and the importance of reaching 2% of GDP on defense.
• Notes NATO treats the 2% target as a floor and that leaders have discussed increasing the commitment.
• Reports that 23 of 31 NATO members met the 2% target in 2024.
• States an estimated $2 trillion loss in mutual defense spending capability since 2000 due to some members missing targets.
• Urges members to meet the 2% minimum or have a plan before the opening session of the NATO Summit in The Hague in June 2025.
• Is a non-binding, declaratory resolution—no new spending or legal mandates are created.
• Intended to increase diplomatic pressure and public attention on allied defense burden-sharing.