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A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.

USA118th CongressS-821| Senate 
| Updated: 3/15/2023
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the position of Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region within the Department of State. The Ambassador shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Ambassador is authorized to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to Arctic affairs and shall be responsible for all matters, programs, and related activities pertaining to the Arctic region in the conduct of foreign policy by the State Department. The Ambassador is also authorized to observe and coordinate various matters related to foreign policy in the Arctic, including energy, environment, trade, and infrastructure development and maintenance, as indicated by the State Department.
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Timeline
Mar 15, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 19, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7727
Introduced in House
  • March 15, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 15, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 19, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7727
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7727: To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.

A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.

USA118th CongressS-821| Senate 
| Updated: 3/15/2023
This bill authorizes the position of Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region within the Department of State. The Ambassador shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Ambassador is authorized to represent the United States in matters and cases relevant to Arctic affairs and shall be responsible for all matters, programs, and related activities pertaining to the Arctic region in the conduct of foreign policy by the State Department. The Ambassador is also authorized to observe and coordinate various matters related to foreign policy in the Arctic, including energy, environment, trade, and infrastructure development and maintenance, as indicated by the State Department.
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Timeline
Mar 15, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 19, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7727
Introduced in House
  • March 15, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 15, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • March 19, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7727
    Introduced in House
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7727: To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted