A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from ordering military action against NATO members.
The bill would bar funding or personnel from being used to invade or attack any NATO country or territory.
The proposal follows comments from Trump officials weighing military options involving Greenland, a Danish territory.
Representative Bill Keating said the legislation is designed to protect shared security interests across the alliance.
This is about our fundamental shared goals and our fundamental security, not just in Europe, but in the United States itself.
Bill Keating said.
Keating is leading the effort alongside Representatives Don Bacon, Steny Hoyer and Brendan Boyle.
The lawmakers said restricting funding would be more effective than relying solely on war powers resolutions.
It’s hard to get around having no funds or not allowing personnel to do it.
Bill Keating said.
The bill comes as Democrats seek to limit further US military involvement abroad following recent actions in Venezuela.
A separate Senate war powers resolution on Venezuela could advance later this week but faces uncertainty in the House.
NATO’s Article V states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all members.
Lawmakers warned that any US military action against a NATO ally could threaten the alliance’s future.
Keating said the legislation was intentionally broad and did not name specific countries.
This isn’t just about Greenland. This is about our security.
Bill Keating said.