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Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3433| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2021
Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (12)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021 This bill establishes the position of Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs within the Department of State. The ambassador shall facilitate the development and coordination of U.S. foreign policy and activities related to the Arctic region, including policies and activities to (1) meet U.S. national security needs, (2) protect the environment, (3) increase cooperation among Arctic countries, (4) involve Arctic Indigenous people in relevant decisions, and (5) enhance scientific research and monitoring. Furthermore, the ambassador must establish an Arctic Region Security Policy. The policy must assess and implement plans and actions to (1) bolster U.S. diplomatic presence in Arctic countries, (2) enhance the resilience of Arctic countries to environmental change and increased civilian and military activity in the region, and (3) advance principles of good governance in the region.
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Timeline
May 20, 2021
Introduced in House
May 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 7, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2967
Introduced in Senate
  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • October 7, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2967
    Introduced in Senate

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-1201: United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3361: United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3524: EAGLE Act
  • S 117-1169: Strategic Competition Act of 2021

Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3433| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2021
Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021 This bill establishes the position of Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs within the Department of State. The ambassador shall facilitate the development and coordination of U.S. foreign policy and activities related to the Arctic region, including policies and activities to (1) meet U.S. national security needs, (2) protect the environment, (3) increase cooperation among Arctic countries, (4) involve Arctic Indigenous people in relevant decisions, and (5) enhance scientific research and monitoring. Furthermore, the ambassador must establish an Arctic Region Security Policy. The policy must assess and implement plans and actions to (1) bolster U.S. diplomatic presence in Arctic countries, (2) enhance the resilience of Arctic countries to environmental change and increased civilian and military activity in the region, and (3) advance principles of good governance in the region.
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Timeline
May 20, 2021
Introduced in House
May 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 7, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2967
Introduced in Senate
  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • October 7, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2967
    Introduced in Senate
Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (12)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 117-1201: United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3361: United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3524: EAGLE Act
  • S 117-1169: Strategic Competition Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted