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Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2024

9/27/2024, 12:39 PM

Summary of Bill S 5081

The Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 s 5081, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to make amendments to existing laws related to Arctic research and policy in order to address the changing environmental and geopolitical landscape in the Arctic region.

Some key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for Arctic research initiatives, enhancing collaboration between federal agencies and international partners, and promoting sustainable development in the Arctic. The bill also seeks to strengthen the United States' presence in the region and ensure that US interests are protected.

Additionally, the Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2024 includes measures to address climate change impacts in the Arctic, such as melting sea ice and rising sea levels. The bill emphasizes the importance of understanding and mitigating these effects in order to protect the fragile Arctic ecosystem and the communities that rely on it. Overall, the Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2024 aims to enhance US leadership in Arctic research and policy, promote sustainable development in the region, and address the challenges posed by climate change. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

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Current Status of Bill S 5081

Bill S 5081 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2024. Bill S 5081 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 18, 2024.  Bill S 5081's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6146-6147) as of September 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5081

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5081

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5081

Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2024
Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2024
A bill to amend the Arctic Research Policy Act of 1984 to improve the Act.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5081

Lisa Murkowski
Lisa Murkowski
AlaskaRepublican

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