H.R. 3328

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · May 13, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Bera · Committee: Committee on Foreign Affairs

Table of contents

• H.R. 3328
  • SEC. 1. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs

SEC. 1. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs

• Title I of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 () is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 22 U.S.C. 2651a et seq.
  • (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:
      • National security.
      • Strengthening cooperation among Arctic countries.
      • The promotion of responsible natural resource management and economic development.
      • Protecting the Arctic environment and conserving its biological resources.
      • Arctic indigenous peoples, including by involving them in decisions that affect them.
      • 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:
      • The term Arctic region means—
      • The term Arctic countries means the permanent members of the Arctic Council, namely the United States, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.