United States-Turkey Relations Review Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress an assessment of Turkey. The report shall include (1) an assessment conducted with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states as to Turkey's ability and willingness to fulfill its NATO obligations, (2) a review of the bilateral U.S.-Turkey relationship, and (3) an assessment of the posture of U.S. forces in Turkey and the surrounding region.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 4694 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4694
To require a review of United States-Turkey relations, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 16, 2019
Mr. Kinzinger (for himself, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Rooney of Florida, Mr.
Allred, Mr. Stanton, Mr. Hill of Arkansas, Mr. Fitzpatrick, and Mr.
Gonzalez of Texas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on
Armed Services, 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
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A BILL
To require a review of United States-Turkey relations, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Turkey Relations
Review Act of 2019''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The Republic of Turkey has been a longstanding ally of
the United States, not only bilaterally, but also through the
NATO alliance.
(2) The United States is concerned with the increasing
cooperation between Recep Erdogan, the President of Turkey, and
Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation.
(3) The United States remains concerned with patterns of
antidemocratic behavior espoused by the Government of Turkey
under the leadership of President Erdogan.
(4) The United States is concerned with the Government of
Turkey's decision to acquire the S-400 surface-to-air missile
system from Russia.
(5) The United States is concerned with President Erdogan's
order on October 9, 2019, to send forces into northeastern
Syria to attack the Syrian Democratic Forces, America's
partners in combating ISIS.
(6) The United States is gravely concerned that, in the
event of regional upheaval, American forces cannot guarantee
the safety of strategic assets.
SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY.
It shall be the policy of the United States to--
(1) promote democratic reforms to counter the deteriorating
political situation in Turkey; and
(2) encourage NATO member states to protect democratic
values, civil rights, and human rights not only globally, but
internally and amongst themselves.
SEC. 4. REVIEW OF UNITED STATES-TURKEY RELATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the
Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, and the
Secretary of Energy, shall--
(1) work with NATO member states to assess and address the
Republic of Turkey's aptitude and willingness to fulfill its
duties and obligations to the NATO alliance;
(2) review America's bilateral relationship with Turkey;
and
(3) conduct an assessment of American force posture in the
Republic of Turkey, as well as the surrounding region, to
protect American service members and critical technology.
(b) Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, Director of
National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Energy, shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report,
based on the actions carried out under subsection (a),
detailing the following:
(A) A diplomatic assessment of relocating American
military personnel and assets from Turkey.
(B) The security of United States and NATO assets
based at Incirlik Air Base, Adana, Turkey.
(C) The current capability to host United States
military assets, as well as current United States
basing rights and required upgrades to infrastructure
at the following bases:
(i) RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
(ii) Romanian Air Force Base 71st Air Base,
Campia Turzii, Romania.
(iii) Air fields located in Larissa,
Greece.
(iv) Bezmer Air Base, Yambol, Bulgaria.
(v) Vaziani Military Base, Gamarjveba,
Georgia.
(vi) Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy.
(vii) Naval Air Station Sigonella, Lentini,
Italy.
(D) The feasibility and strategic advantages of
expanding cooperation with each of the bases specified
in subparagraph (C).
(E) The feasibility and strategic advantages of
reallocating United States and NATO assets from Turkey
to each of such bases.
(F) A cost assessment of relocating United States
and NATO assets to each of such bases.
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) may be
submitted in classified form. If such report is so submitted,
such report shall include an unclassified summary.
(c) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``appropriate
congressional committee'' means--
(1) in the House of Representatives--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services;
(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee; and
(C) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence;
and
(2) in the Senate--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services;
(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations; and
(C) the Select Committee on Intelligence.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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