A resolution calling upon the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

This resolution urges the U.S. Senate to give its advice and consent for the United States to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), a 1994 treaty currently ratified by 170 nations including all major maritime powers. The U.S. is not a party to UNCLOS despite being a signatory to related 1958 conventions, which limits its ability to participate in international ocean governance forums and defend its maritime interests. Ratification would allow the U.S. to formally participate in disputes over Exclusive Economic Zones, Arctic resource claims, and South China Sea activities, while strengthening legal standing in cases like the 2016 South China Sea arbitration. It does not alter current U.S. military operations, as officials confirm the Navy already aligns with UNCLOS provisions.