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116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4694 
To require a review of United States-Turkey relations, and for other purposes. 
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 
A BILL 
To require a review of United States-Turkey relations, and 
for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives 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: 
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(1) The Republic of Turkey has been a long-
standing ally of the United States, not only bilat-
erally, but also through the NATO alliance. 
(2) The United States is concerned with the in-
creasing cooperation between Recep Erdogan, the 
President of Turkey, and Vladimir Putin, the Presi-
dent 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 Presi-
dent 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 as-
sets. 
SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 
It shall be the policy of the United States to— 
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(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 coordi-
nation with the Secretary of Defense, the Director of Na-
tional 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 De-
fense, Director of National Intelligence, and the Sec-
retary of Energy, shall submit to the appropriate 
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congressional committees a report, based on the ac-
tions 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, Caˆmpia Turzii, Romania. 
(iii) Air fields located in Larissa, 
Greece. 
(iv) Bezmer Air Base, Yambol, Bul-
garia. 
(v) Vaziani Military Base, Gamarj-
veba, Georgia. 
(vi) Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy. 
(vii) Naval Air Station Sigonella, 
Lentini, Italy. 
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(D) The feasibility and strategic advan-
tages of expanding cooperation with each of the 
bases specified in subparagraph (C). 
(E) The feasibility and strategic advan-
tages 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 para-
graph (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 ‘‘appro-
priate 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 
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(C) the Select Committee on Intelligence. 
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