Bill · H.R. 2000· House(119-HR-2000)
Arctic Watchers Act
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- William Keating
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Arctic Watchers Act establishes a new program called the "Arctic Watcher Program" within the Department of State. This program is designed to monitor the Arctic region across various sectors, including military, economic, and cyber interests. It specifically aims to combat malign influence from the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation. To do this, the Secretary of State will assign specialized individuals known as "Arctic Watchers" to specific posts in Europe and North America. The program also seeks to strengthen United States energy security and protect the region for future generations.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+3
The bill explicitly aims to strengthen United States cybersecurity interests in the Arctic region.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+3
The bill establishes specialized diplomatic posts (Arctic Watchers) to monitor and engage in the region.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The program aims to increase engagement with foreign countries and international mechanisms in the Arctic.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security and Stability: The program aims to monitor and combat foreign influence campaigns that pose a threat to United States, European, and Indo-Pacific security (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Economic and Resource Security: The program is intended to strengthen United States energy security, cyber security, and economic interests, specifically within the natural resources and critical minerals sectors (Section 3(a)(4)).
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Environmental Stewardship: The program seeks to protect the Arctic region for future generations (Section 3(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3Improves International Alliances+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 6/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mark AmodeiRepublican · Nevada
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York