Enhancing Arctic Readiness Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3203

119th Congress

Enhancing Arctic Readiness Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Elissa Slotkin

D - MI

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The Enhancing Arctic Readiness Act requires the Secretary of the Army to report to Congress on potential locations for establishing or expanding Arctic training facilities. The report must identify sites for cold weather courses and examine tactical, technical, and logistical challenges unique to extreme cold weather operations.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Enhancing Arctic Readiness Act requires the Secretary of the Army to report to Congress on potential locations for establishing or expanding Arctic training facilities. The report must identify sites for cold weather courses and examine tactical, technical, and logistical challenges unique to extreme cold weather operations.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires Army report on Arctic training location options by January 2026
Identifies sites for Cold Weather Orientation, Leader, and Isolation Survival courses
Examines challenges unique to extreme cold weather military operations
Assesses how additional training locations would impact military readiness
Responds to growing strategic importance of Arctic region

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Military personnel, particularly Army soldiers, would benefit from expanded Arctic training opportunities. Communities near potential training sites could see economic impacts. The report informs decisions about infrastructure investment as Arctic competition with Russia and China intensifies. Alaska and other cold-weather states may be candidates for expanded facilities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3203, 119th Congress (2025). "Enhancing Arctic Readiness Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3203