H.R. 3328 would create a new position of Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs within the U.S. State Department, appointed by the President with Senate confirmation. This ambassador would coordinate U.S. foreign policy efforts related to Arctic matters, overseeing issues including national security, energy and natural resource development, environmental protection, scientific research, indigenous peoples' rights, and cooperation among Arctic nations. The ambassador would report directly to the Secretary of State and work across multiple federal agencies to align their Arctic-related activities with overall foreign policy goals. The bill defines the Arctic region to include areas north of the Arctic Circle, U.S. Arctic territories, surrounding seas, and the Aleutian Chain, and identifies eight Arctic Council members—including the United States, Canada, and northern European and Nordic countries—as the relevant Arctic nations. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is specified in the legislation.
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