Subcommittee Hearing: The United States as an Arctic Nation: Opportunities in the High North

Chairman Rohrabacher on the hearing: “The appointment of Admiral Robert Papp to serve as the US Special Representative for the Arctic earlier this year was a long awaited and positive development for US diplomacy in the high north. As the US prepares to assume the Chairmanship of the Arctic Council there are a wide range of topics that need to be tackled. As Arctic ice recedes and opens up new areas of ocean for commerce and exploration it will be important for the United States to protect the environment, but also put in place the infrastructure to responsibly use the natural resources, conduct scientific exploration, and safeguard our national security. This hearing will be the first time Special Representative Papp is testifying in his new role and will provide Members a valuable opportunity to learn key details about the Arctic Council agenda for the next two years.”

WITNESSES:

Admiral Robert Papp, Jr., USCG, Retired
U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic
U.S. Department of State

***Any changes to witness list will be reflected above.