S.Res. 763

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 763 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 763

Recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and 
supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and 
partners.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

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

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RESOLUTION

Recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and 
supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and 
partners.

Whereas the United States is an Arctic nation by virtue of Alaska;
Whereas the United States maintains a number of key interests in the Arctic 
region, from homeland defense and national security matters to economic, 
environmental, and scientific affairs;
Whereas the Arctic region is governed through a framework of international law, 
norms, and institutions, including the Arctic Council, which promote 
peaceful cooperation, sustainable development, environmental 
responsibility, and respect for Indigenous peoples;
Whereas the accession of new Arctic allies the Kingdom of Sweden and Finland to 
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) reinforces the region's 
strategic importance to the United States and its allies;
Whereas cooperation among Arctic nations and partners has historically 
contributed to stability, transparency, and confidence-building in the 
region;
Whereas Indigenous peoples are vital to Arctic governance and decision-making 
and possess traditional knowledge essential to sustaining the region's 
future;
Whereas the Arctic faces significant opportunities and challenges related to 
critical infrastructure, telecommunications, maritime shipping, 
scientific research, energy systems, and regional connectivity, 
requiring sustained investment and collaboration with allies and 
partners;
Whereas increasing strategic competition with the People's Republic of China and 
the Russian Federation in the Arctic region underscores the importance 
of maintaining a stable, secure, and rules-based order to help maintain 
peace and stability throughout the region;
Whereas the coordination of the United States Armed Forces and Federal agencies 
with allied partners in the High North reinforces United States homeland 
defense;
Whereas, on May 22, 2026, at the NATO Foreign Ministerial in Sweden, the Arctic 
allies, consisting of Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, 
the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden, and the United States, 
issued a joint statement in support of increased cooperation ``to 
achieve our common goal of a safe, prosperous and peaceful Arctic''; and
Whereas Congress plays a critical role in shaping Arctic policy and engaging 
with international partners to advance shared priorities in the region: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(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.
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