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To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.
To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.
Summary
This bill establishes a new position of Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs within the State Department to represent the United States in Arctic matters and coordinate U.S. foreign policy in the region. The Ambassador is appointed by the President with Senate confirmation and reports to the Secretary of State. The Ambassador's responsibilities include observing and coordinating matters pertaining to energy, environment, trade, infrastructure, law enforcement, and political-military affairs in the Arctic, and leading coordination of relevant programs across U.S. government agencies. Key focus areas include national security, cooperation among Arctic countries, responsible natural resource management, environmental protection, Arctic indigenous peoples' involvement in decisions affecting them, and scientific research and monitoring. The Arctic region is defined to include the geographic area north of 66.56 degrees latitude, U.S. northern and western territories, contiguous seas including the Arctic Ocean and Beaufort, Bering, and Chukchi Seas, and the Aleutian Chain.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA)
3 cosponsors
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Top reported contributors to Ami Bera’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- THORN RUN PARTNERS $8,500
- CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS $7,250
- APERCEN PARTNERS $6,600
- PEARL THERAPEUTICS $5,800
- GOLDMAN SACHS LLC $5,800
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Actions (2)
- May 13, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- May 13, 2025 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 13, 2025
Mr. Bera (for himself, Mr. Amodei of Nevada, and Mr. Larsen of Washington) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
A BILL
To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS.
Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
“SEC. 65. UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS.
“(a) Establishment.—There is authorized within the Department of State an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs, appointed under subsection (b).
“(b) Appointment.—The Ambassador shall be appointed by the President, by, and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
“(c) Duties.—The Ambassador is authorized to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to Arctic affairs and shall be responsible to the Secretary of State for all matters, programs, and related activities pertaining to the Arctic region in the conduct of foreign policy by the Department, including, as appropriate, leading the coordination of programs carried out by United States Government agencies abroad, and such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate.
“(d) Areas of Responsibility.—The Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs is authorized to maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters indicated by the Secretary of State, including those pertaining to energy, environment, trade, and infrastructure development and maintenance, and, in consultation with the heads of other relevant departments and agencies, those pertaining to law enforcement and political-military affairs in the conduct of foreign policy in the Arctic, including programs carried out by other United States Government agencies when such programs pertain to the following matters, to the extent directed by the Secretary of State:
“(1) National security.
“(2) Strengthening cooperation among Arctic countries.
“(3) The promotion of responsible natural resource management and economic development.
“(4) Protecting the Arctic environment and conserving its biological resources.
“(5) Arctic indigenous peoples, including by involving them in decisions that affect them.
“(6) Scientific monitoring and research.
“(e) Additional Duties.—In addition to the duties and responsibilities specified in subsections (c) and (d), the Ambassador- at-Large for Arctic Affairs shall also carry out such other relevant duties as the Secretary may assign.
“(f) Definitions.—In this section:
“(1) Arctic region.—The term ‘Arctic region’ means—
“(A) the geographic region north of the 66.56083 parallel latitude north of the equator;
“(B) all the United States territory north and west of the boundary formed by the Porcupine, Yukon, and Kuskokwim Rivers;
“(C) all contiguous seas, including the Arctic Ocean and the Beaufort, Bering, and Chukchi Seas; and
“(D) the Aleutian Chain.
“(2) Arctic countries.—The term ‘Arctic countries’ means the permanent members of the Arctic Council, namely the United States, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.”. <all>
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