Armed Services & International Affairs

Background

Congressman Bell believes our national security depends on the United States strengthening our alliances, maintaining a strong global force posture, and supporting our democratic allies and partners around the world.

Congressman Bell serves as a member of both the House Armed Services Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee. 

Legislative Actions

• Introduced the Baltic Security Assessment Act, a bill aimed at assessing emerging military, cyber, hybrid, and political threats to the Baltic nations, also identifying opportunities to strengthen U.S.-Baltic defense cooperation, reinforce the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) collective defense posture, bolster cybersecurity infrastructure, and enhance democratic resilience in the region.
• Led an Armed Services letter calling for the Department of Defense to take measures to protect the well-being of servicemembers aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group.
• Serves as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Bosnia Caucus, advocating for the sovereignty and security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including introducing the Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act.