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US SR199

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Coons

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Senate resolution expressing support for Romania and Moldova's efforts to defend democracy and combat Russian interference in eastern Europe

  • Romania spent 2.2% of GDP on defense in 2024, exceeding NATO requirements, and has provided energy, economic, humanitarian, and military assistance to Ukraine since February 24, 2022

  • Moldova applied for EU membership in March 2022, received candidate status in June 2022, began accession negotiations in June 2024, and aims to join by 2035

  • Russia targeted both countries' 2024 elections through digital campaigns, fake bomb threats, vote-buying schemes, cyber operations, and weaponized energy supplies by halting natural gas to Transnistria

  • Urges the U.S. government to strengthen bilateral and multilateral engagement with both countries and support election integrity ahead of Romania's May 2025 presidential election and Moldova's parliamentary elections after July 2025

Legislative Description

A resolution expressing support and appreciation for the efforts of the Republic of Romania and the Republic of Moldova to defend democracy and combat malign Russian interference.

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2740-2741: 3)

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations5/1/2025

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