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New US Ambassador for Arctic Affairs: Strengthening Regional Presence

This act establishes a new position of US Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs, who will represent the United States in matters concerning the region. This aims to better coordinate US policy and strengthen its international role in Arctic issues, potentially impacting security and international cooperation.
Key points
Creation of a new Ambassador for Arctic Affairs to represent the US in dealings with other countries and international organizations.
The Ambassador will coordinate US Arctic policies and chair the Arctic Council when the US holds the Chairmanship.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9112
Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9112.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a new Ambassador for Arctic Affairs to represent the US in dealings with other countries and international organizations.
  • The Ambassador will coordinate US Arctic policies and chair the Arctic Council when the US holds the Chairmanship.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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