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S 821 118th Congress Senate International Affairs

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

Introduced: March 15, 2023 Introduced by: Murkowski, Lisa Republican · Alaska See on congress.gov
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Mar 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 15, 2023
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 15, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 7727 Identical bill To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 3 Republican 3 Independent 1
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · May 10, 2023
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Mar 15, 2023
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Mar 15, 2023
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Mar 15, 2023
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Mar 15, 2023
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Mar 15, 2023
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · Mar 15, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 821: A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-821/
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"S. 821: A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-821/.
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