Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2005
Last action on May 17, 2006Referred to the House Committee on Science.
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Summary
The Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2005 (S. 879) updates the rules governing the Arctic Research Commission, a federal body that advises the President and Congress on Arctic research priorities. The bill specifically increases the number of days per year for which the Commission’s chairperson can be paid for their work. By allowing for more compensated work days, the bill aims to ensure the Commission has the leadership capacity necessary to coordinate national scientific research and environmental policies in the Arctic region.
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