Strategic Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019

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Strategic Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019

This bill articulates the policy of the United States with respect to the Arctic. Specifically, it shall be the policy of the United States to prioritize Navy and Coast Guard missions, infrastructure and capability development, training, and stationing of assets in the Arctic.

The Department of Defense, in consultation with the Coast Guard, shall submit a report on the development and execution of a strategic plan that focuses on addressing U.S. Arctic policy.

Congress
116
Number
S - 3080
Introduced on
2019-12-18
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/18/2019
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Strategic Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019

This bill articulates the policy of the United States with respect to the Arctic. Specifically, it shall be the policy of the United States to prioritize Navy and Coast Guard missions, infrastructure and capability development, training, and stationing of assets in the Arctic.

The Department of Defense, in consultation with the Coast Guard, shall submit a report on the development and execution of a strategic plan that focuses on addressing U.S. Arctic policy.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to state the policy of the United States regarding the need for strategic placement of military assets in the Arctic, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Alaska•
Arctic and polar regions•
Coast guard•
Congressional oversight•
Department of Defense•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Federal officials•
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries•
Marine pollution•
Military command and structure•
Military education and training•
Military operations and strategy•
Military procurement, research, weapons development•
Navigation, waterways, harbors

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Latest Summary8/4/2020

Strategic Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019

This bill articulates the policy of the United States with respect to the Arctic. Specifically, it shall be the policy of the United States to prioritize Navy and Coast Guard missio...

Latest Action12/18/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.