Arctic Security and Diplomacy Act

The Arctic Security and Diplomacy Act establishes a new framework to counter espionage and influence operations by foreign adversaries, specifically targeting Russia and China, in the Arctic region. It requires the Secretary of State to create a national strategy and mandates that foreign scientists obtain prior U.S. government approval before conducting marine scientific research in U.S. waters. The law also prohibits the U.S. from approving research applications for vessels owned or operated by foreign adversaries, with limited exceptions for national interest, and requires regular reports to Congress on these security threats.