# 119-hr-3328: To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.

119-hr-3328, To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3328
- Congress: 119
- Title: To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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."

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] (R-NV), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] (D-WA), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large] (D-DE), 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New U.S. Ambassador for Arctic Affairs: benefit, low. 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, enviro…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act
- 119-hr-9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-3328 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3328)

## Related
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- [119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4275)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8870)
- [119-hr-9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9497)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3328 (as of 2026-04-21).