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

USA119th CongressS-1000| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2025
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs within the Department of State. This new position would be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to represent the United States in all matters relevant to the Arctic region. The Ambassador would be responsible to the Secretary of State for coordinating foreign policy, programs, and related activities pertaining to the Arctic. The Ambassador's duties would include continuous observation and coordination of issues such as energy, environment, trade, infrastructure, law enforcement, and political-military affairs in the Arctic. Key areas of responsibility encompass national security , strengthening cooperation among Arctic countries, promoting responsible natural resource management, protecting the Arctic environment, involving indigenous peoples, and supporting scientific research. The Ambassador would also lead the coordination of relevant programs carried out by other U.S. Government agencies abroad.

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Timeline
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3328
Introduced in House
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 30, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 231.
  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3328
    Introduced in House


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 30, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 231.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3328: To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.

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

USA119th CongressS-1000| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2025
This bill proposes to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs within the Department of State. This new position would be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to represent the United States in all matters relevant to the Arctic region. The Ambassador would be responsible to the Secretary of State for coordinating foreign policy, programs, and related activities pertaining to the Arctic. The Ambassador's duties would include continuous observation and coordination of issues such as energy, environment, trade, infrastructure, law enforcement, and political-military affairs in the Arctic. Key areas of responsibility encompass national security , strengthening cooperation among Arctic countries, promoting responsible natural resource management, protecting the Arctic environment, involving indigenous peoples, and supporting scientific research. The Ambassador would also lead the coordination of relevant programs carried out by other U.S. Government agencies abroad.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3328
Introduced in House
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 30, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 231.
  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3328
    Introduced in House


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 30, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 231.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3328: To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted