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This bill establishes a new diplomatic position called the Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs within the U.S. Department of State. The Ambassador will be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, with responsibilities spanning a wide range of Arctic-related issues including national security, international cooperation, economic development, environmental protection, indigenous peoples' rights, and scientific research. The Ambassador will represent the United States in Arctic affairs and coordinate programs across different government agencies, with a specific mandate to maintain continuous observation of matters related to energy, environment, trade, infrastructure, law enforcement, and political-military affairs. The bill defines the Arctic region as the geographic area north of the 66.56083 parallel latitude, including specific U.S. territories in Alaska, surrounding seas, and the Aleutian Chain. It also identifies the eight "Arctic countries" as the permanent members of the Arctic Council: the United States, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The Ambassador will report directly to the Secretary of State and can be assigned additional duties as needed, with a broad mandate to advance U.S. interests in this strategically important and environmentally sensitive region.

Military Affairs and Security

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