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The bill prevents U.S. funding and execution of offensive invasions of NATO/Article 5 territories—reducing risk of unilateral aggressive action and potential fiscal liability—while trading off military flexibility, allied planning options, and legal clarity about deployments near covered areas.
Taxpayers and service members: bans federal funding for invasions of NATO members or other Article 5 territories, reducing the risk that U.S. forces will initiate unilateral offensive invasions.
Federal employees and military personnel: creates a legal prohibition that prevents U.S. officers and employees from executing an invasion order against covered countries or territories, limiting the risk of unlawful or unilateral aggressive military action.
Taxpayers: reduces potential fiscal costs and liabilities by forbidding federal spending on invasions of NATO members or Article 5 territories.
Policymakers and the military: constrains U.S. ability to respond militarily in extreme or emergent scenarios, reducing executive and operational flexibility even when Congress or allies may request action.
U.S. and allied forces: may limit allied burden‑sharing arrangements and contingency planning that rely on a U.S. presence in or near covered territories, complicating NATO defense posture and coordination.
Federal employees, military units, and state governments: creates legal uncertainty about the scope of permitted activities (for example, large deployments, exercises, or logistical support) near Article 5 territories because the statute does not clearly define exceptions or boundaries.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Introduced January 12, 2026 by William R. Keating · Last progress January 12, 2026
Prohibits the United States from using federal funds or directing federal personnel to carry out invasions of NATO member countries or territories covered by Article 5 of the Washington Treaty. Also provides a short title for the law; it includes no dollar amounts, deadlines, or specific enforcement mechanics.