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HR 3433 117th Congress House International Affairs

Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021

Introduced: July 19, 2021 See on congress.gov
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May 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 20, 2021
Introduced in House
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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.

What's happening now May 20, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HR 3361 Related bill United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2021
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  • S 1169 Related bill Strategic Competition Act of 2021
  • S 1201 Related bill United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 9 Republican 1
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Kim, Young
California · Jan 6, 2022
 D
Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Jul 27, 2021
Luria, Elaine
· Jul 19, 2021
 D
Case, Ed
Hawaii · Jul 9, 2021
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jun 30, 2021
 D
Bera, Ami
California · Jun 14, 2021
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 14, 2021
Gonzalez, Anthony
· Jun 14, 2021
 D
Jacobs, Sara
California · Jun 14, 2021
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jun 14, 2021
 D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Jun 14, 2021
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jun 14, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3433: Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3433/
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"H.R. 3433: Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3433/.
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H.R. 3433, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3433/.
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