Arctic Security in an Era of Global Competition: Safeguarding U.S. Interests in Frigid Waters

House Committee on Homeland Security · March 27, 2026

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Chair opening statement: purpose and threats

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Chairman Jimenez opened the hearing saying its purpose is to examine U.S. Arctic readiness, interagency capabilities, and strategic investments. He warned that melting ice and new shipping routes increase competition for critical minerals, described expanded Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic, and cited a recent federal funding package intended to strengthen Coast Guard icebreaking and polar capabilities.

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Experts and lawmakers at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing warned that the United States is underinvested in Arctic security, urged faster icebreaker procurement and improved allied coordination, and highlighted threats to undersea infrastructure, domain awareness gaps, and climate-driven risks to Arctic infrastructure.

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