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Strategic Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3080

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3080

Bill S 3080 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2019. Bill S 3080 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 18, 2019.  Bill S 3080's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of December 18, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3080

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3080

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3080

Strategic Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019
Strategic Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019
A 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.

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