# 119-hres-431: Recognizing the importance of the Arctic Council and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the Arctic Council.

119-hres-431, Recognizing the importance of the Arctic Council and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the Arctic Council., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-431
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the importance of the Arctic Council and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the Arctic Council.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**A renewed U.S. commitment to the Arctic Council** would push Washington to lead on Arctic science, Indigenous engagement, and diplomacy as climate change and geopolitics reshape the region. The resolution would call for more U.S. funding for Arctic work, highlight Indigenous knowledge in Council processes, and urge steady diplomatic leadership including an active Arctic Ambassador-at-Large. - Indigenous communities: Elevates Indigenous participation and traditional knowledge in Arctic Council work so their perspectives shape environmental and development policies. - Scientists and federal agencies: Encourages robust funding and resources for U.S. agencies and organizations that do Arctic research and represent the United States in Council activities. - Diplomats and security officials: Presses the executive branch to prioritize Arctic diplomacy, maintain the Arctic Ambassador-at-Large post, and respond to rising geopolitical competition in the region. - Environment and future generations: Calls on the Council to prioritize peace, security, and environmental stewardship to address climate-driven changes and support sustainable development.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] (R-NV), 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-431 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/431)

## Related
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- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-431 (as of 2025-12-21).