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119-sres-763119th Congress

A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners.

Sponsored By: Senator Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

Introduced

Summary

Strategic importance of the Arctic. This resolution would reaffirm the Arctic as a core U.S. strategic concern and push for continued cooperation with allies, partners, federal agencies, and Indigenous peoples to protect security, infrastructure, and scientific interests.

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  • Indigenous peoples: It elevates Indigenous peoples as essential partners and calls for their meaningful engagement and use of traditional knowledge in Arctic governance and policy development.
  • U.S. military and federal agencies: It urges closer coordination of the Armed Forces and Federal agencies to strengthen homeland defense, domain awareness, maritime capabilities, and regional preparedness.
  • Allies and multilateral forums: It supports working alongside NATO members and other Arctic partners to defend U.S. security interests and uphold a rules-based order in the High North.
  • Infrastructure and research: It backs efforts to improve critical infrastructure, telecommunications resilience, maritime shipping capacity, and scientific research through sustained cooperation and investment.
  • Congressional engagement: It encourages continued congressional exchanges, delegations, and cooperative initiatives with Arctic allies and partners to advance shared priorities.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

AK • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 6/9/2026

  • Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/9/2026

  • Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 6/9/2026

  • Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 6/9/2026

  • Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 6/9/2026

  • Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 6/9/2026

  • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 6/9/2026

Roll Call Votes

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