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H.R. 3564 (104th)

NATO Enlargement Facilitation Act of 1996

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Introduced

4 June 1996

Last action

24 July 1996 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.

Sponsors

Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Kim, Jay [R-CA-41], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Martini, William J. [R-NJ-8], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]

Subjects

Defence, Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Transport

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Summary

NATO Enlargement Facilitation Act of 1996 - Declares that it should be the policy of the United States to: (1) assist the transition to full membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) of emerging democracies in Central and Eastern Europe; and (2) work to construct a political and security relationship between an enlarged NATO and the Russian Federation. Expresses the sense of the Congress that in order to promote security in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Albania, Moldova, and Ukraine: (1) the United States should support the full and active participation of these countries in activities that will qualify them for NATO membership; (2) the U.S. Government should press the European Union to admit as soon as possible any country qualifying for membership; and (3) the United States and NATO should support military and peacekeeping initiatives between and among such countries, NATO countries, and Russia. Designates Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic as eligible to receive certain assistance for transition to full membership in NATO. Requires the President to designate as eligible for such assistance other emerging democracies in Central and Eastern Europe that meet specified criteria. Authorizes appropriations for NATO enlargement assistance. Declares that the transfer of excess defense articles to countries intending to participate in NATO (including countries of NATO's southern flank) shall be given priority, to the maximum extent feasible, over the delivery of such articles to other countries, except certain countries specified under the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1995. Declares that the Congress endorses U.S. efforts to modernize the defense capability of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and any other countries the President designates under the NATO Participation Act of 1994, by exploring options for the sale or lease to such countries of weapons systems compatible with those used by NATO members, including air defense systems, advanced fighter aircraft, and telecommunications infrastructure. Amends the NATO Participation Act of 1994 to establish a presidential and congressional procedure for termination of eligibility for assistance for Partnership for Peace countries which: (1) no longer meet certain eligibility criteria; (2) are hostile to the NATO alliance; or (3) pose a national security threat to the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 4 June 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 June 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 June 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 June 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 July 1996

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 July 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 July 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 July 1996

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 353 - 65 (Roll No. 338).

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 July 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 353 - 65 (Roll No. 338).

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 July 1996

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8116-8125)

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 July 1996

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 July 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 July 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  14. 24 July 1996

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.

    Source: Calendars

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