,,iii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #bci ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #ba1 #bjbe ,mr4 ,cramer 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,king1 ,mr4 ,crapo1 ,mrs4 ,blackburn1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 ,ms4 ,murkowski1 ,ms4 ,hassan1 ,ms4 ,collins1 ,mr4 ,rounds1 and ,mr4 ,welch7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,,resolution ,reaffirming the deep and steadfast partnership between the ,united ,states and ,canada and the ties that bind the #b countries in support of economic and national security4 ,whereas strengthening and deepening ,united ,states alliances is critically important1 and the ,senate is called upon not only to protect1 but to advance1 ,united ,states partnerships2 ,whereas the ,united ,states enjoys the great fortune of having one of its closest allies next door at a time when countries around the world are facing existential threats from their neighbors2 ,whereas1 in ,june #bjbc1 the bipartisan and bicameral ,american-,canadian ,economy and ,security ,caucus was established in the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 which presents an opportunity to fortify and advance the indispensable economic and security partnership between the ,united ,states and ,canada2 ,whereas the ,united ,states and ,canada can together reinforce their shared interest in #d critical areas1 which are-- 7#a7 economic security2 7#b7 energy and critical minerals security2 7#c7 national security2 and 7#d7 global security2 ,whereas the prosperity of the citizens of the ,united ,states and ,canada are supported by their mutually beneficial economic relationship and resilient and integrated supply chains2 ,whereas the ,agreement between the ,united ,states of ,america1 the ,united ,mexican ,states1 and ,canada1 done at ,mexico ,city on ,december #aj1 #bjai 7commonly known as the ,,usmca71 forms the foundation of the economic competitiveness of the #c countries2 ,whereas the ,united ,states and ,canada-- 7#a7 share one of the largest trading relationships in the world1 with nearly #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1jjj in bilateral trade in goods and services in #bjbc1 supporting nearly #h1jjj1jjj jobs in the ,united ,states and more than #b1djj1jjj jobs in ,canada2 and 7#b7 understand the importance of secure and resilient supply chains1 and have established formal mechanisms to further strengthen economic integration and minimize the dependency of the ,united ,states on foreign adversaries2 ,whereas ,canada is the largest single export market for the ,united ,states1 and ,canada was the number one customer for #cf of the #ej ,states in #bjbc2 ,whereas1 in #bjbc1 more than #ccj congressional districts each exported more than #bej1jjj1jjj in goods to ,canada1 and more than congressional #ajj districts each exported more than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj in goods to ,canada2 ,whereas bilateral trade in agriculture between ,canada and the ,united ,states reached #gb1ejj1jjj1jjj in #bjbc and ,canada is the number one agricultural export market for #bg ,states2 ,whereas trade between ,canada and the ,united ,states is built on long-standing binational supply chains1 whereby roughly #gj percent of ,canadian goods exported to the ,united ,states are used by manufacturers in the ,united ,states to produce higher value goods2 ,whereas ,canada purchases more than #bb1jjj1jjj1jjj worth of automotive parts and approximately #cc1fjj1jjj1jjj worth of vehicles from the ,united ,states each year2 ,whereas1 in #bjbd1 the ,united ,states imported #ec1jjj1jjj1jjj worth of motor vehicles and parts from ,canada1 while ,united ,states exports of motor vehicles and parts to ,canada totaled #ee1jjj1jjj1jjj1 including #ah1jjj1jjj1jjj worth of automotive parts2 ,whereas the ,united ,states lumber industry produces approximately #gj percent of the lumber needed every year in the ,united ,states and ,canadian lumber makes up most of the shortfall1 helping to meet the needs of ,united ,states consumers2 ,whereas the ,united ,states and ,canada-- 7#a7 are global leaders in science1 technology1 and innovation1 and can secure the future of ,north ,america as the most competitive region in the world2 and 7#b7 are working together to deepen cooperation in developing and protecting emerging technologies1 including artificial intelligence and quantum technologies2 ,whereas ,canada-- 7#a7 is the world's fourth-largest petroleum producer and is the largest foreign supplier of energy1 including oil1 uranium1 natural gas1 and electricity1 to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 supports ,united ,states energy dominance by providing safe and reliable natural gas1 electricity1 crude oil1 and uranium for nuclear power2 7#c7 bolsters the position of the ,united ,states as the world's number one exporter of liquified natural gas by supplying border ,states with ,canadian natural gas2 7#d7 enables the growth of ,united ,states artificial intelligence technology by supplying the critical fuels required by the ,united ,states power industry2 and 7#e7 is a reliable source of energy and resources for the ,united ,states1 producing more than #fj minerals and metals1 and is a leading global producer of critical minerals on the critical minerals list the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 ,whereas ,canada is-- 7#a7 committed to ensuring ,north ,american competitiveness and the success of workers and communities in ,canada and the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 taking steps to address nonmarket practices of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 notably by screening inbound investment into ,canada and applying a surtax on products imported from the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 such as electric vehicles1 steel1 and aluminum2 ,whereas the ,united ,states and ,canada-- 7#a7 have a deeply interconnected electricity sector1 with more than #ce active electricity transmission connections between the #b countries1 many of which enable bidirectional flows of electricity1 helping to ensure the security and reliability of the ,north ,american grid2 7#b7 have committed to work together to protect biodiverse areas that span their shared border1 including in collaboration with ,indigenous and ,tribal partners1 benefitting shared species like migratory birds2 and 7#c7 have jointly collaborated for more than #ajj years under the ,treaty relating to the ,boundary ,waters and ,questions arising along the ,boundary between the ,united ,states and ,canada1 signed at ,washington ,january #aa1 #aiji 7#cf ,stat4 #bddh2 #ab ,bevans #cai7 7commonly known as the ,boundary ,waters ,treaty7 to manage and conserve their shared waters for the benefit of both countries1 including almost #ej years under the ,agreement on ,great ,lakes ,water ,quality1 #aigh1 with ,annexes and ,terms of ,reference1 signed at ,ottawa ,november #bb1 #aigh 7commonly known as the ,great ,lakes ,water ,quality ,agreement72 ,whereas the ,united ,states and ,canada-- 7#a7 share #c oceans and the world's longest border1 and safely oversee the movement of about #djj1jjj people and more than #b1ejj1jjj1jjj worth of goods and services across that border each day2 7#b7 cooperate to keep the border open to legitimate trade and travel but closed to illegal migration1 terrorists1 criminals1 and threats to the health and safety of citizens2 7#c7 are committed to jointly protecting the security of their citizens1 including though ,canada's recent actions and significant investments to strengthen border security by-- 7,a7 fighting sources of illegal migration at the border1 and keeping deadly drugs like fentanyl and its precursors from entering2 7,b7 securing border crossings by maintaining #bd_/g eyes on the border using new surveillance technology and increased personnel2 7,c7 combating fentanyl trafficking through the appointment of a fentanyl czar1 listing cartels as terrorist entities1 and launching a ,canada-,united ,states ,joint ,strike ,force detecting and disrupting the fentanyl trade with more technology1 tools1 and intelligence2 7,d7 reinforcing a one border1 one team approach through more cross-border information and intelligence sharing2 and 7,e7 keeping people safe through joint emergency readiness and creating a joint emergency management partnership similar to the ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command 7commonly referred to as ,,norad72 7#d7 are united in fighting a fentanyl crisis that is indiscriminately affecting citizens on both sides of the border and is fueled by the actions of malign actors abroad2 7#e7 work together to secure the border between the ,united ,states and ,canada through the ,cross ,border ,crime ,forum1 the ,integrated ,border ,enforcement ,teams1 the ,beyond the ,border ,initiative1 the ,united ,states-,canada ,,nexus ,trusted ,traveler ,program1 the ,border ,enforcement ,security ,task ,forces1 the ,integrated ,cross-,border ,maritime ,law ,enforcement ,operations 7commonly known as the ,shiprider71 and the ,united ,states preclearance operations conducted at airports in ,canada1 all of which enhance joint security efforts2 7#f7 have an ,integrated ,border ,enforcement ,charter that allows border enforcement agencies to jointly identify national security threats1 disrupt organized criminal activities1 seize drugs and weapons1 and intercept criminal networks trying to smuggle people across the border2 and 7#g7 both understand that a threat to the security of one country is a threat to the security of both countries2 ,whereas the ,united ,states and ,canada-- 7#a7 are ,pacific1 ,atlantic1 and ,arctic countries2 7#b7 are unequivocally committed to playing a leadership role in protecting global security and promoting democracy around the world2 7#c7 recognize that collective security is a shared responsibility1 and are committed to expanding cooperation on continental defense and in the ,arctic1 including by increasing investments in continental defense and modernizing ,,norad1 the world's only binational military command2 7#d7 share the desire for a peaceful1 stable1 and predictable ,arctic region1 including for the benefit of ,arctic and ,northern peoples and communities2 7#e7 work together to advance democratic principles1 human rights1 and free trade policies through the ,group of #g1 the ,group of #bj1 the ,united ,nations1 the ,organization for ,security and ,co-operation in ,europe1 the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development1 the ,world ,trade ,organization1 and at the ,organization of ,american ,states2 7#f7 cooperate extensively through a ,tri-,command ,framework comprised of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 the ,canadian ,joint ,operations ,command1 and ,,norad2 7#g7 work together as the only ,north ,american members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7commonly referred to as ,,nato7 to ensure peace and security in the transatlantic region2 7#h7 support ,,nato's deterrence and defense efforts1 and allies in ,europe1 through their roles as the ,framework ,nations for the ,,nato brigades in ,latvia and ,poland2 and 7#i7 share a long and storied history of civil space partnership between the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration 7commonly referred to as ,,nasa7 and the ,canadian ,space ,agency1 and a ,canadian will fly on the historic ,artemis ,,ii mission around the ,moon with ,,nasa2 ,whereas ,canada has been a committed ally in upholding the rules-based international order by promoting peace1 resilience1 and security in the ,indo-,pacific region through an augmented and diversified military presence2 ,whereas ,canada has been a reliable and engaged partner of the ,united ,states in the ,indo-,pacific region by collaborating extensively with the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 including through bilateral and multilateral exercises1 regional security cooperation and defense engagements1 involvement in regional defense forums1 and ultimately1 through unwavering support of free1 open1 and inclusive ,indo-,pacific region2 ,whereas ,canada is in consultation with the ,united ,states1 ,australia1 and the ,united ,kingdom to identify collaborative projects on advanced capabilities under ,pillar ,,ii of the enhanced trilateral security partnership between ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states2 and ,whereas history1 geography1 commerce1 security1 and shared democratic values underpin a close relationship between the ,united ,states and ,canada3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 recognizes that the relationship between the ,united ,states and ,canada is-- 7,a7 an essential strategic asset to the ,united ,states and the people of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 critical to promoting peace1 expanding global economic opportunity1 and being prepared to respond to unforeseen events2 7#b7 reaffirms its full commitment to maintain and grow the critical partnership between the ,united ,states and ,canada2 7#c7 recognizes that the security of either the ,united ,states or ,canada is dependent on the security of the other1 and welcomes greater collaboration in the areas of defense1 cyber and technology security1 and ,arctic security2 7#d7 reaffirms its commitment to the bilateral and international alliance between the #b countries1 which allows both countries to face common threats together and uphold common values1 including democracy1 human rights1 and the rule of law2 7#e7 recognizes the strategic importance of one of the most secure borders in the world1 the co-management of which facilitates trade and serves as a trusted corridor for the supply chains of both countries2 7#f7 recognizes that bolstering the supply chains of both countries will make both countries more competitive and more resilient in the face of economic aggression from hostile countries2 7#g7 supports an increased focus on energy security through greater cross-border energy infrastructure1 including infrastructure for oil1 natural gas1 nuclear1 renewable energy1 and resilient electricity transmission1 and through diversifying supply chains for critical minerals2 and 7#h7 is fully committed to the creation of more well-paying ,united ,states jobs through continued trade and investment with ,canada4