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119-hr-3328119th Congress

To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.

Sponsored By: Representative Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

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Summary

Creates an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs to centralize U.S. diplomacy and policy coordination across the Arctic region. The ambassador would be appointed by the President with Senate confirmation and report to the Secretary of State. The position would represent the United States on Arctic matters, lead coordination of federal programs abroad, and maintain continuous observation of issues the Secretary designates, including national security, energy, environment, trade, infrastructure, indigenous peoples, and scientific research. The bill also defines the Arctic region by latitude, specific U.S. territories and seas, and names the eight permanent Arctic Council members as "Arctic countries."

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New U.S. Ambassador for Arctic Affairs

This bill would create a State Department Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The ambassador would represent the U.S. on Arctic matters and coordinate programs abroad as directed by the Secretary of State. Duties would cover energy, environment, trade, infrastructure, national security, law enforcement, political-military issues, indigenous engagement, and scientific research. The Arctic region would include areas north of 66.56083°, parts of Alaska, the Arctic Ocean and nearby seas, and the Aleutian Chain. Arctic countries would be the United States, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]

    NV • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2025

  • Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2025

  • Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2025

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