S 3080
Strategic Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019
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The Strategic Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019 establishes the United States’ policy to prioritize Navy and Coast Guard activities in the Arctic region due to increasing strategic importance and competition from Russia and China. The bill directs the Department of Defense to develop and submit a strategic plan to address Arctic challenges, including establishing a strategic Arctic port, procuring ice-hardened vessels, and increasing military presence. It also mandates a report on the implementation of this plan to Congress.
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