Recognizing and honoring the relationship between Canada and Alaska; and recognizing the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiated by President Donald J. Trump in October of 2018.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 9) is a symbolic resolution recognizing the longstanding relationship between Alaska and Canada, including shared environmental, economic, and cultural ties. It also acknowledges the importance of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaced NAFTA and supports bilateral trade. The resolution has no legal effect - it serves only to formally honor these connections, not to create new policies or alter existing laws. It does not directly affect any individuals or organizations, as it is purely declarative.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) RETURNED TO RLS COMMITTEE UC
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Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved SJR 9 Out of Committee
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Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ARCTIC AFFAIRS at 01:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)
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