Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “United States-Turkey Relations Review Act of 2019”.
United States-Turkey Relations Review Act of 2019
A BILL
To require a review of United States-Turkey relations, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Findings
Congress finds the following:
The Republic of Turkey has been a longstanding ally of the United States, not only bilaterally, but also through the NATO alliance.
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.
The United States remains concerned with patterns of antidemocratic behavior espoused by the Government of Turkey under the leadership of President Erdogan.
The United States is concerned with the Government of Turkey’s decision to acquire the S–400 surface-to-air missile system from Russia.
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.
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
Sec. 4 Review of United States-Turkey relations
In general— The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Secretary of Energy, shall—
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;
review America’s bilateral relationship with Turkey; and
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.
Report to Congress—
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 diplomatic assessment of relocating American military personnel and assets from Turkey.
The security of United States and NATO assets based at Incirlik Air Base, Adana, Turkey.
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:
RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
Romanian Air Force Base 71st Air Base, Câmpia Turzii, Romania.
Air fields located in Larissa, Greece.
Bezmer Air Base, Yambol, Bulgaria.
Vaziani Military Base, Gamarjveba, Georgia.
Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy.
Naval Air Station Sigonella, Lentini, Italy.
The feasibility and strategic advantages of expanding cooperation with each of the bases specified in subparagraph (C).
The feasibility and strategic advantages of reallocating United States and NATO assets from Turkey to each of such bases.
A cost assessment of relocating United States and NATO assets to each of such bases.
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.
Definitions— In this section, the term “appropriate congressional committee” means—
in the House of Representatives—
the Committee on Armed Services;
the Committee on Foreign Affairs Committee; and
the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; and
in the Senate—
the Committee on Armed Services;
the Committee on Foreign Relations; and
the Select Committee on Intelligence.