A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners.
Arctic Region: Strategic Importance and Partnerships
This resolution is currently in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. It was recently submitted and is waiting for the committee to decide on the next steps. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Very likely to pass
This resolution has strong bipartisan support and deals with a non-controversial topic of national security. Since it does not require spending or change laws, it is very likely to pass.
Key Points
This resolution states that the Arctic is vital to the national security and economy of the United States. It highlights that because of Alaska, the U.S. is an Arctic nation with a major stake in what happens in the far north.
The plan calls for closer work with allies like Canada, Norway, and new NATO members Finland and Sweden. This cooperation aims to keep the region peaceful and stable while pushing back against influence from Russia and China.
It supports spending more on things like better internet, shipping routes, and scientific research in the Arctic. It also emphasizes that the government must listen to and work with Indigenous people who live in the region.
This is a non-binding resolution, which means it expresses the Senate's opinion but does not create new laws or spend money. It serves as a signal to other countries about where the U.S. stands on Arctic issues.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
1 milestone2 actions
Jun 9, 2026Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2702)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 9, 2026
Submitted in Senate
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners.
Bill NumberSRES 763
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2702)
