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US S3080

US S3080
Strategic Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019


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Introduced
12/18/2019
In Committee
12/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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. 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.

AI Summary

This bill states the policy of the United States regarding the need for strategic placement of military assets in the Arctic. Specifically, it establishes that 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 due to the region's increasing strategic importance. The bill also requires the Department of Defense, in consultation with the Coast Guard, to submit a report on the development and execution of a strategic plan to address U.S. Arctic policy, including the creation of a Department of Defense Strategic Arctic Port, the establishment of a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Arctic, the procurement of ice-hardened Navy vessels, and the permanent stationing of icebreaking vessels in the Arctic by 2035.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 12/18/2019)

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