# 119-sres-167: A resolution recognizing the importance of the Arctic Council and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the Arctic Council.

119-sres-167, A resolution 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 Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-167
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing the importance of the Arctic Council and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the Arctic Council.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-09
- Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Reaffirms U.S. commitment to active leadership in the Arctic Council.** This bill would press for sustained U.S. engagement, stronger funding for Arctic work, and a stable Arctic Ambassador-at-Large as climate change and geopolitical competition remake the region. - Recognizes Indigenous peoples as central participants and urges that traditional knowledge guide Council efforts and policy recommendations. - Backs increased resources for U.S. agencies involved in Arctic Council activities and urges the executive branch to avoid prolonged vacancies in the Arctic Ambassador-at-Large post. - Commends the Council’s scientific assessments and pushes the Council to prioritize environmental protection, sustainable development, and responses to pollution and biodiversity threats. - Flags security risks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and closer Russia–China ties and calls for U.S. attention to growing strategic competition and military activity in the Arctic.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-2431: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-4976: Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2026
- 119-s-1968: Working Waterfronts Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-167 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/167)

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- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-4976: Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4976)
- [119-s-1968: Working Waterfronts Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1968)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-167 (as of 2025-12-21).