{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-highlights-first-100-days-congress", "Congressman Begich Highlights First 100 Days in Congress", "2025-04-13", "2025", "2025-04", "Republican", "House", "AK", "Nicholas J. Begich III", "B001323", "begich.house.gov", "begich", "https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON\u2014April 13, 2025 - In his first 100 days in office, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) has delivered for Alaska and brought innovative thinking and leadership to the halls of Congress. With legislative achievements, strategic committee roles, and extensive travel across the state, Congressman Begich is not wasting a moment in serving the people of Alaska.\n\n\u201cIn just the first 100 days, we\u2019ve set a strong foundation - passing legislation, advocating for Alaska\u2019s right to develop our resources, and making the case for Alaska in Washington, D.C. From advancing Alaska Native sovereignty to championing digital innovation and standing up for resource development, our team is working every angle to deliver for Alaskans. That is what I came here to do - tell Alaska\u2019s story in the halls of Congress, and I will continue that mission as I serve the people of our great state. This is just the beginning,\u201d said Congressman Begich.\n\nHIGHLIGHTS OF CONGRESSMAN BEGICH'S STRONG FIRST 100 DAYS:\n\nFirst freshman to pass legislation out of the House\n\nThree bills successfully passed by the House, including landmark Alaska Native legislation\n\nOne of the few members to be appointed to two Vice Chair positions\n\nIntroduced a comprehensive Bitcoin bill to enhance innovation and financial freedom in the United States.\n\nReturned over $460k to constituents through casework and closed over 100 cases\n\n50 meetings and visits in Alaska\n\n100 meetings with constituents and companies in Washington, D.C.\n\n27 hearings and briefings for committees and subcommittees\n\nCommittee Assignments\n\nIn his first term, Congressman Begich was appointed to three committees which have critical impacts for Alaska: House Committee on Natural Resources, House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, and the House Committee on Science, Space, & Technology.\n\nThese committee assignments directly impact Alaska\u2019s resources, economy, and infrastructure.\n\nIn addition to his committee assignments, Congressman Begich was appointed to eight House subcommittees:\n\nHouse Committee on Natural Resources\n\nVice Chair, Subcommittee on Energy & Mineral Resources\n\nSubcommittee on Oversight & Investigations\n\nHouse Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure\n\nSubcommittee on Aviation\n\nVice Chair, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials\n\nSubcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation\n\nHouse Committee on Science, Space, & Technology\n\nSubcommittee on Oversight & Investigations\n\nSubcommittee on Energy\n\nSubcommittee on Environment\n\nLegislation\n\nCongressman Begich hit the ground running from day one and has championed Alaska\u2019s future by introducing legislation that strengthens Alaksa native communities, invests in innovation, supports veterans, and secures long-term economic growth.\n\nOn day one after being sworn in, Congressman Begich introduced his first two pieces of legislation - H.R. 42, the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, and H.R. 43, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025. These landmark bills restore equity and access for Alaska Native communities, securing long-overdue recognition and empowering local governance over ancestral lands. The House passed both H.R. 42 and H.R. 43.\n\nBuilding on his commitment to Alaska\u2019s veterans, Congressman Begich introduced H.R. 410, the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act, extending the opportunity for eligible Native veterans to claim land promised to them decades ago.\n\nUnderstanding the importance of innovation to Alaska\u2019s future, Congressman Begich introduced H.R. 1368, the DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act, to foster collaboration between federal agencies and strengthen U.S. leadership in science and technology. The House passed H.R. 1368.\n\nIn March, he introduced H.R. 2032, the BITCOIN Act of 2025, landmark legislation to provide a regulatory framework for digital assets while promoting economic freedom and technological growth. This legislation will establish the U.S. as a leader in financial innovation while protecting personal freedoms.\n\nRecognizing the urgent need to address youth mental health, Congressman Begich also introduced bipartisan legislation with Congresswoman Gillen (NY-04). H.R. 2630, the Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act, which will bolster federal research and expand resources aimed at preventing youth suicide.\n\nTogether, these bills reflect Congressman Begich\u2019s determination to lead with action and ensure that Alaska\u2019s priorities are front and center in Congress.\n\nCongressman Begich has co-sponsored several key pieces of legislation:\n\n\u201cProtecting American Energy Production Act\u201d, which prevents the federal government from banning hydraulic fracturing without Congressional authorization.\n\n\u201cSuperior National Forest Restoration Act of 2025\u201d, which rescinds Public Land Order 7917, reinstates mineral leases and permits, and ensures timely review of Mine Plans of Operations in the Superior National Forest.\n\n\u201cFix Our Forests Act\u201d, which stablishes requirements for managing forests on federal land, including reducing wildfire threats and expediting review of forest management projects.\n\n\u201cNo Iranian Energy Act\u201d, legislation that imposes sanctions on entities involved in Iraq's importation of natural gas from Iran.\n\n\u201cHALT Fentanyl Act\u201d, which classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs and increases penalties for trafficking.\n\n\u201cVeterans\u2019 ACCESS Act of 2025\u201d, legislation that improves veterans' access to healthcare by expanding eligibility, reducing wait times, and increasing service availability.\n\n\u201cDisabled Veterans Housing Support Act\u201d, which excludes service-connected disability compensation when determining eligibility for certain housing assistance programs\n\n\u201cSecretary of the Coast Guard Act\u201d, legislation that would establish a Cabinet-level Secretary of the Coast Guard to oversee all Coast Guard operations and activities.\n\n\u201cUnited States Reciprocal Trade Act\u201d, which authorizes the President to impose reciprocal duties or restrictions on foreign goods equivalent to those imposed on U.S. goods.\n\n\u201cBorn-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act\u201d, which requires healthcare practitioners to provide the same care to infants born alive after an attempted abortion as to any other newborn.\n\n\u201cPreventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act\u201d, which prevents violence against women by individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. by imposing stricter penalties and enhancing enforcement measures.\n\n\u201cREMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025\u201d, which requires the Department of Homeland Security to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols, mandating that certain asylum seekers wait in Mexico during their immigration proceedings.\n\n\u201cHearing Protection Act\u201d, which removes firearm silencers from the list of items regulated under the National Firearms Act.\n\n\u201cConstitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act\u201d, which allows individuals with valid concealed carry permits from one state to carry concealed firearms in other states that permit concealed carry.\n\n\u201cChiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025\u201d, which provides Medicare coverage for all physicians' services furnished by chiropractors within the scope of their license.\n\nHighlights From the 119th Congress First 100 Days\n\nIn the first 100 days, Congressman Begich and his Republican Colleagues in the House have championed the America-First mandate:\n\nThe Laken Riley Act was signed into law\n\nPassed the Budget Resolution - laying the framework for the budget reconciliation process\n\nSlashed countless Biden-era energy regulations that locked up Alaska\n\nCongressman Begich is only getting started. With a commitment to Alaska\u2019s people and values, he continues to fight for resource development, economic opportunity, and constitutional freedoms.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:06:22Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-highlights-first-100-days-congress"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9220731444656849, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}