In CommitteeFiled May 14, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 14, 2026
Summary
The FORTIFY Act lets the three Baltic states share U.S. defense articles and services without needing presidential approval. It also requires the Defense Department to set up a common key for sharing ammunition. The goal is to boost deterrence against Russian aggression by making the Baltic militaries more interoperable.
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