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Rep. Thomas Massie Files House Bill to Withdraw U.S. From NATO

The bill would start the Article 13 exit clock, halting U.S. payments to NATO.

Overview

  • Massie introduced HR 6508 to end U.S. NATO membership, arguing the alliance is a Cold War relic that burdens taxpayers and risks foreign entanglements.
  • The text orders the president to give Article 13 denunciation within 30 days of enactment, beginning a one-year withdrawal timeline.
  • The measure bans U.S. funding for NATO’s common budgets, including the civil budget, military budget, and the Security Investment Program.
  • The House proposal mirrors Sen. Mike Lee’s companion bill, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said she will co-sponsor.
  • The bill awaits committee review with no floor timetable, as reporting cites NATO diplomats saying allies have no plan for a U.S. exit.