Establishes a Senate Special Committee on Arctic Affairs to study Arctic-related issues.
The bill establishes a Senate Special Committee on Arctic Affairs to study issues relating to the Arctic, including economic, strategic, and environmental factors. The committee will focus on minerals, fish stocks, oil and gas reserves, military dominance, rare earth minerals, and shipping routes. The committee is tasked with exploring opportunities to highlight the state's strategic importance and identify advancements necessary to maintain its global position. The committee will be composed of five senators appointed by the President of the Senate, with two serving as co-chairs.
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