Introduced
June 9, 2026
Ms. Murkowski (for herself, Mrs. Shaheen, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Lummis, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, and Mrs. Britt) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners.
- (1) reaffirms the strategic importance of the Arctic region to the national security and economic interests of the United States and its allies and partners;
- (2) recognizes the need for continued cooperation with Arctic allies and partners to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region;
- (3) supports efforts to strengthen Arctic security, infrastructure, maritime capabilities, scientific research, domain awareness, telecommunications resilience, and regional preparedness;
- (4) underscores the importance of working alongside allies and partners in multilateral fora, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, to defend United States national security interests and uphold our shared values;
- (5) affirms the importance of meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples in Arctic governance and policy development; and
- (6) encourages continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners on shared Arctic priorities, including through intergovernmental exchanges, delegations, and cooperative initiatives.