GRASSLEY, DURBIN INTRODUCE THE BALTIC SECURITY ASSESSMENT ACT TO STRENGTHEN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS, SECURITY COOPERATION BETWEEN U.S. AND BALTIC STATES

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following news release:

Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Co-Chairs of the Senate Baltic Freedom Caucus, introduced the Baltic Security Assessment Act, legislation requiring the Departments of State and Defense to submit a report to relevant congressional committees on emerging threats posed to the Baltic countries. The report would also include the Baltic region's current deterrence posture and opportunities to enhance defense cooperation.

"The United States, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are all united by the principles of democracy and the free market. For decades, these Baltic nations have contributed to the region's security and stability, and it's critical ...