Crow Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prohibit U.S. Invasion of NATO Member States
WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a combat veteran and member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation, the No Funds for NATO Invasion Act, to prohibit the use of federal funds for an invasion of any North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member state or NATO-protected territory.
Introducing the bill alongside Crow were Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Bill Keating (D-MA-09), Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05), and Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02).
“America is at our strongest when we honor our alliances and stand by our allies,” said Congressman Crow. “NATO has been a cornerstone of keeping Americans safe, and undermining our alliances through reckless military adventurism puts Americans at risk. The American people don’t want more foreign intervention. They want lower costs and a smart foreign policy to keep us safe.”
Congressman Crow’s No Funds for NATO Invasion Act would:
- Prohibit any federal funds from being made available for the invasion of a NATO member state or any territory protected by Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
- Prohibit any officer or employee of the United States from taking any action to execute an invasion of a NATO member state or any territory protected by Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Earlier this week, Crow called on the Trump Administration to abandon its attempts at nation-building abroad and instead focus on lowering costs and making life more affordable for Americans at home.
Crow also recently met with leaders from Denmark and Greenland, including Danish Ambassador to the United States Jesper Møller Sørensen and Head of Greenland Representation in the United States Jacob Isbosethsen.
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