It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
International AffairsArctic and polar regionsChinaCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEspionage and treasonGeography and mappingIranMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsNorth KoreaRussiaSanctionsSubversive activities
Why This Matters
This bill improves security in the Arctic by limiting foreign espionage and requiring cooperation on counterespionage activities.
If you live in an Arctic country, this bill aims to enhance security against foreign espionage activities.
Who this affects
Arctic nations · U.S. government agencies · Allied countries
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires the Federal Government to limit foreign espionage activities in the Arctic.
2It conditions support for marine surveys on cooperation with counterespionage efforts.
3The bill mandates informing allied countries about foreign espionage activities in the Arctic.
