Bill Summary
This legislation, known as the "Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies Act", establishes a regional center within the Department of Defense specifically focused on security issues in the Arctic region. This center is to be named after the late Senator Ted Stevens and will be located in Alaska. It also allows for the acceptance of gifts and donations to support the center's activities. This legislation amends existing laws to include the Ted Stevens Arctic Center as the sixth regional center for security studies in the Department of Defense.
Possible Impacts
1. The establishment of the Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies could create job opportunities for people living in Alaska, as the center will be located there and will require staff and personnel to run its operations.
2. The designation of the center as the "Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies" could honor the legacy of former Senator Ted Stevens and his contributions to national security, potentially affecting his family and close associates.
3. The acceptance of gifts and donations for the center could allow individuals and organizations to contribute to its funding and support, potentially impacting the center's resources and operations. This could also create opportunities for individuals or businesses to gain recognition and influence through their contributions.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 2707 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2707
To provide for a regional center for security studies for the Arctic in
the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 24, 2019
Ms. Murkowski (for herself and Mr. Sullivan) introduced the following
bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed
Services
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A BILL
To provide for a regional center for security studies for the Arctic in
the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TED STEVENS ARCTIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES.
(a) Establishment Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
and administer for purposes of section 184 of title 10, United
States Code, and other applicable provisions of law, a
Department of Defense Regional Center for Security Studies for
the Arctic.
(2) Designation.--The Regional Center for Security Studies
established and administered pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be
known as the ``Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security
Studies''.
(3) Location.--The Regional Center for Security Studies
established and administered pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be
located in such location in Alaska as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(b) Sixth Regional Center for Security Studies.--Section 184(b)(2)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(F) The Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies,
located in Alaska.''.
(c) Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.--Section 2611(a)(2) of such
title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(F) The Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security
Studies.''.
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