Honors Jens Stoltenberg with Gold Medal

Official: Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg for his leadership and contributions to NATO's security and unity.

If you support NATO's efforts, this bill honors Jens Stoltenberg for strengthening the alliance and increasing defense spending commitments.

Affects: This bill affects NATO member countries and their citizens, particularly those in the United States and Europe.

Summary

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg in recognition of his contributions to the security, unity, and defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

What changes is this bill making?

1. Jens Stoltenberg served as Secretary General of NATO, leading the organization for over nine years. 2. Under his leadership, NATO increased defense spending commitments from four to 23 member countries by 2024. 3. Stoltenberg played a key role in NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, maintaining unity among member nations. 4. He has also expanded NATO's partnerships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region to address global challenges.

Who is affected?

This bill affects NATO member countries and their citizens, particularly those in the United States and Europe.