To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.
This bill establishes a new U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region within the State Department, appointed by the President with Senate approval. The Ambassador coordinates U.S. foreign policy across Arctic issues including energy, environment, trade, indigenous affairs, scientific research, and security, reporting directly to the Secretary of State. The position covers the defined Arctic region (north of 66.56°N latitude, U.S. Arctic territories, and surrounding seas) and oversees cooperation with the eight Arctic Council nations (U.S., Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia). The role focuses on integrating federal agency efforts and advancing U.S. interests in the region through diplomatic coordination.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2024
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Mar 19, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mar 19, 2024
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Mary Sattler Peltola
DDemocratic
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James R. Baird
RRepublican
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Mark E. Amodei
RRepublican
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Rick Larsen
DDemocratic
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