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This Joint Resolution supports the completion of two significant rail projects in Alaska: the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension and the Northern Rail Extension, which are crucial for developing critical Arctic infrastructure. It also advocates for increased defensive capabilities at Fort Greely, a military base that currently lacks rail access, recognizing the strategic importance of Alaska's Arctic location and the need for efficient transportation to support military operations and economic activities like mining and agriculture. The resolution encourages the Alaska Railroad to adopt a community-focused approach to future rail expansions, ensuring that affected communities have a voice in the planning process, and urges Alaska's representatives in Congress to secure funding for these rail extensions to enhance the state's defense readiness.