Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners.
A Republican resolution with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2702)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the strategic importance of the Arctic region to the United States and supports continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners. It notes that the United States is an Arctic nation through Alaska and maintains key interests in homeland defense, national security, economic, environmental, and scientific affairs. The text highlights the inclusion of Sweden and Finland in NATO and points out increasing strategic competition with China and Russia. It emphasizes the vital role of Indigenous peoples in Arctic governance and acknowledges a recent joint statement by Arctic allies for a safe and peaceful Arctic. Finally, the Senate resolves to support cooperation, security, infrastructure development, and meaningful Indigenous engagement in the region.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The resolution explicitly encourages ongoing congressional engagement and intergovernmental exchanges with international partners.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution strengthens partnerships with Arctic allies and NATO members to maintain peace and stability in the region.
- Scored +5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The resolution affirms the vital role and meaningful engagement of Indigenous peoples in Arctic governance and policy development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthened National Security and Defense: The Senate supports efforts to strengthen Arctic security, infrastructure, maritime capabilities, domain awareness, and regional preparedness, which reinforces United States homeland defense as outlined in resolved clause (3).
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Support for Indigenous Peoples: The resolution affirms the importance of meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples in Arctic governance and policy development, recognizing their traditional knowledge as essential to sustaining the region's future, as found in resolved clause (5) and the preamble.
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International Cooperation and Stability: The text supports continued cooperation with Arctic allies and partners to promote peace, stability, and sustainable development, which helps maintain a stable and rules-based order according to resolved clause (2) and the preamble.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Strategic Competition: The text notes increasing strategic competition with the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation in the Arctic region, which presents challenges to maintaining a stable and secure order as stated in the preamble.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The resolution explicitly encourages ongoing congressional engagement and intergovernmental exchanges with international partners. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution strengthens partnerships with Arctic allies and NATO members to maintain peace and stability in the region.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution affirms the vital role and meaningful engagement of Indigenous peoples in Arctic governance and policy development. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution supports regional preparedness, infrastructure, and telecommunications development that directly benefit northern and remote residents.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution supports critical infrastructure and telecommunications resilience development in the Arctic, benefiting northern regions.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution supports scientific research initiatives and domain awareness capabilities in the Arctic region.
- 6/9/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2702)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Maggie HassanDemocrat · New Hampshire
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire