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| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/12/23/2018/murkowski-statement-on-partial-government-shutdown | Murkowski Statement on Partial Government Shutdown | 2018-12-23 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.23.18 Murkowski Statement on Partial Government Shutdown U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement on the current partial government shutdown: Shutting down the government, even partially, is no way to govern. It is disruptive, harmful, wasteful, and could leave hundreds of thousands of federal employees and contractors without paychecks over Christmas, Senator Murkowski said. This year we worked hard to return to regular order in the appropriations process, voting bills out of committee and the Senate with strong bipartisan support. The Appropriations Committee did its work, but the votes are clearly not present in the Senate to provide $5 billion for the border wall and changing filibuster rules would only come back to haunt us in the future. We have to accept those realities and reopen the government as soon as possible. I remain committed to working with my colleagues on a solution to end this partial shutdown and fund the government. Both chambers of Congress have approved, and the President has signed, five of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2019, which together account for approximately 75 percent of the federal budget. The bills not yet enacted are for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Financial Services and General Government; Homeland Security; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Impacts of the Partial Shutdown: Programs that have been funded for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2019 will continue to operate. Examples include Veterans Affairs and Defense. Federal employees whose agency or program has not yet been funded for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2019 will be designated by their agency as essential or non-essential. Only essential employeesgenerally those who do work related to life safety, property protection, health… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-statement-on-partial-government-shutdown | Going into Partial Government Shutdown | 2018-12-22 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.22.18 Murkowski Statement on Partial Government Shutdown Senate Votes to Proceed to Funding Legislation U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to proceed to legislation to fund the remaining appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2019, including an announcement from Senate Majority Leader McConnell on a commitment to working with the White House on an agreement that can pass both houses of Congress and receive the president's signature: I'm disappointed we could not reach an agreement tonight. Funding the government is a fundamental part of our responsibility to govern. We all should commit to end this partial shutdown as soon as possible, Senator Murkowski said. I am encouraged that the Majority Leader, along with the Minority Leader in the Senate, made a public commitment tonight to keep working to find a solution to funding the government and addressing border security in a manner the President will accept. We owe it to the American people to do our jobs, and govern. Both chambers of Congress have approved, and the President has signed, five of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2019, which together account for approximately 75 percent of the federal budget. The bills not yet enacted are for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Financial Services and General Government; Homeland Security; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-responds-to-withdrawal-of-us-troops-from-syria | Murkowski Responds to Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Syria | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.21.18 Murkowski Responds to Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Syria Today U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement in reaction to an announcement that the United States will remove all U.S. troops from Syria, including 7,000 troops from Afghanistan. Senator Murkowski's statement also follows the announcement of the resignation of James N. Mattis as Secretary of Defense: Secretary Mattis is a strong, respected leader with a wealth of knowledge about the issues and challenges facing our national security. He has consistently been forward thinking, focused, and clear minded. He restored critical gaps in our nation's defense budget that stood in the way of desperately needed modernization. The departure of Secretary James Mattis leaves a big hole in the cabinet leadership. His resignation letter showed tremendous courage. I thank Secretary Mattis for his leadership and service to our nation. While I do not support American troops being stationed in Syria indefinitely, I find the administration's abrupt withdrawal troubling and shortsighted. ISIS was waiting for a power vacuum to fill, and we are handing them exactly that. This action will also empower Iran, and the absence of U.S. forces in the area potentially opens a path for Iranian fighters and their proxies to launch attacks on Israel. We are also abandoning our longest ally in the region the Kurds.I am equally alarmed by reports of an abrupt reduction in forces from Afghanistan where Alaskans have fought and died. Our nation has benefited from the wise and sober viewpoints expressed by General Kelly and General Mattis, both of whom are unfortunately leaving the White House. My advice to the President is that he reconsider the Syrian withdrawal, and take a pause in bold shifts in our military posture as he gets his new senior military team in place. Print Email … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399253 | ICYMI: Congressman Young Had Sixth Bill Signed Into Law | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | On Monday, December 17, 2018 President Donald Trump signed H.R. 3398, the REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act authored by Alaska Congressman Don Young. I thank President Trump for his signature on this legislation and what it means for the future of Freely Associated States (FAS) citizens, said Congressman Young. This bill provides a common-sense solution to a burdensome issue for law abiding FAS citizens. With this bill now signed into a law, an oversight has been corrected which will provide more stability for these residents. I appreciate the support from the FAS leaders, my colleagues in Congress and this Administration. President Donald Trump signed into law H.R.3398, the REAL ID Modification Act for the Freely Associated States Act, an important legislation that allows Marshallese living in the United States and its Territories to receive real compliant Identification cards and driver licenses, said President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Hilda C. Heine. On behalf of the Marshallese People, and in particular those that have made the United States and its Territories their second home, I wish to convey my sincere gratitude to Congressman Young for his tireless efforts in championing this important legislation. The legislation will further allow the Marshallese People to productively participate in communities where they reside. Thank you Congressman Young, a lasting friend of the Marshall Islands who fully understands and recognizes the special and unique relationship that exists between the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the United States. On behalf of the citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia living in the United States of America, I extend to President Trump, the sponsors and supporters of the REAL ID modification bill in both the House and the Senate our sincere appreciation and warm thank you, said President of the Federated States of Micronesia Peter M. Christian. The signing of this bill into law will make life much easier for our citizens to obtain st… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-congressional-delegation-applauds-land-transfer-for-being-signed-into-law | Alaska Congressional Delegation Applauds Land Transfer for Being Signed into Law | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.18 Alaska Congressional Delegation Applauds Land Transfer for Being Signed into Law U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young (all R-AK) today commended President Trump for signing S. 825, the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium land Transfer Act, into law. This legislation transfers to Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) a parcel of federal land in Sitka, Alaska, allowing the organization to further improve health care services for the region. I'm encouraged to know that this legislation will allow SEARHC to renovate one of the oldest and largest Native run hospitals in our country and to ensure access to more advanced healthcare opportunities, said Senator Murkowski. I thank my colleagues for supporting this bill to allow SEARHC to plan for the future and to continue to provide quality care for Southeast Alaska I thank President Trump for signing this legislation into law and helping us continue to transfer federal lands in Alaska for good use, said Senator Sullivan. SEARHC provides vital medical services to Sitka, and our remote and rural communities in Southeast Alaska. This legislation will allow them torenovate and improve Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital, and expand critical healthcare critical services to the people of the region. This federal land transfer is critical to SEARHC and I applaud President Trump for signing this legislation into law, said Congressman Young. The services that the Consortium provides are truly pivotal for communities across Southeast Alaska. With these updates to Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka, patients will have improved access to the high quality of care already delivered. I appreciate the support of Congress and this Administration to help this deserving community. The SEARHC Board of Directors and I, along with our Executive Leadership Team and staff throughout Southeast Alaska are grateful to our Alaska representatives in Washington. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young have shown… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-commends-milestone-for_responsible-energy-development-on-the-coastal-plain- | Alaska Delegation Commends Milestone for Responsible Energy Development on the Coastal Plain | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.18 Alaska Delegation Commends Milestone for Responsible Energy Development on the Coastal Plain BLM Releases Draft EIS for Oil and Gas Leasing Program U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, Rep. Don Young, and Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy (all R-Alaska) today issued the following statements after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the oil and gas leasing program on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). One year ago, Congress directed the Department of the Interior to open the Coastal Plain for responsible energy development, and today marks a major step forward to making this a reality, Murkowski said. I appreciate the extensive time and attention the Department has dedicated to gather and consider feedback from all Alaskans, particularly the Inupiat and other stakeholders in the Alaska Native community. This input and cooperation will ensure we build a strong leasing program that helps us realize our tremendous energy potential without harming our environment or way of life. I appreciate all the hard work and diligence the Department of Interior undertook to produce this draft Environmental Impact Statement in line with Congress's statutory mandate from last year's tax bill, Sullivan said. I am particularly pleased to see the serious and necessary considerations for the porcupine caribou that migrate through the region, as well as the abundant level of stakeholder input including from the Alaska Natives in the area, the vast majority of whom support responsible drilling in the 1002. This Draft EIS brings us that much closer to unleashing America's energy potential, filling up the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, boosting our economy, and providing good jobs for Alaskans, all while protecting the ecosystem in ANWR's 1002 as we've done on the rest of Alaska's North Slope for over 40 years. I've fought for a long time to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/carper-murkowski-introduce-bill-to-help-americans-transition-to-more-efficient-wood-heaters-reduce-air-pollution | Carper, Murkowski Introduce Bill to Help Americans Transition to More Efficient Wood Heaters, Reduce Air Pollution | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.18 Carper, Murkowski Introduce Bill to Help Americans Transition to More Efficient Wood Heaters, Reduce Air Pollution Bipartisan legislation reduces toxic air pollution, protects public health, supports American jobs Earlier this week, U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), top Republican on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR), introduced a bill (S. 3779) that would establish a grant program at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to incentivize the removal and replacement of old, inefficient residential wood heaters with efficient, clean-burning heaters. The Wood Heaters Emissions Reduction Act (WHERA) reduces toxic air pollution, protects public health, and supports the expansion of American jobs. WHERA also requires that Indian tribal and rural communities are fairly represented in funding allocations. I've long said that there are ways to clean up our environment and grow our economy at the same time and the Wood Heaters Emissions Reduction Act is an example of how we can do just that, said Senator Carper. This bipartisan legislation builds off of the successes we continue to see with the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act one of the most cost effective federal clean air programs with an average of $13 in health and economic benefits for every $1 put into the program. The Wood Heaters Emissions Reduction Act ensures communities that rely on wood heaters have access to cleaner, more affordable ones, reduces toxic pollution in the air we all breathe, and creates jobs here at home. At a time when our country is looking for ways to grow our economy, reduce health care costs and clean up the environment, this legislation stands out as an opportunity we should capitalize on. It's a true win-win. Many Alaskans, along with millions of families across the country, rely on wood as an abundant, afford… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/quantum-science-legislation-heads-to-the-presidents-desk | Quantum Science Legislation Heads to the Presidents Desk | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.18 Quantum Science Legislation Heads to the President's Desk U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6227, the National Quantum Initiative Act, a bipartisan bill to accelerate research in the field of quantum science. The possibilities of quantum information science are tremendous, with the potential to transform the speed and scale at which we process data, allowing for breakthroughs in almost every facet of our lives, Murkowski said. A National Quantum Initiative will provide much needed focus and direction to help us stay ahead of the curve. Quantum Information Science (QIS) is a wide-ranging area of research that can harness quantum physics phenomena for application in sensing, communications, and computing, which could enable computers to go beyond today's physical limits to store and process far more data faster than ever thought possible. H.R. 6227 is sponsored by retiring House Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith, R-Texas, and cosponsored by 36 other members. Earlier this month, the Senate unanimously passed H.R. 6227 with an amendment, sending it back to the House for final consideration. Murkowski is chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The committee held an oversight hearing on QIS in September 2018. Related Issues: Energy Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/alaska-delegation-commends-milestone-for_responsible-energy-development-on-the-coastal-plain- | Alaska Delegation Commends Milestone for Responsible Energy Development on the Coastal Plain | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.18 Alaska Delegation Commends Milestone for Responsible Energy Development on the Coastal Plain WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, Rep. Don Young, and Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy (all R-Alaska) today issued the following statements after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the oil and gas leasing program on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). One year ago, Congress directed the Department of the Interior to open the Coastal Plain for responsible energy development, and today marks a major step forward to making this a reality, Murkowski said. I appreciate the extensive time and attention the Department has dedicated to gather and consider feedback from all Alaskans, particularly the Inupiat and other stakeholders in the Alaska Native community. This input and cooperation will ensure we build a strong leasing program that helps us realize our tremendous energy potential without harming our environment or way of life. I appreciate all the hard work and diligence the Department of Interior undertook to produce this draft Environmental Impact Statement in line with Congress's statutory mandate from last year's tax bill, Sullivan said. I am particularly pleased to see the serious and necessary considerations for the porcupine caribou that migrate through the region, as well as the abundant level of stakeholder input including from the Alaska Natives in the area, the vast majority of whom support responsible drilling in the 1002. This Draft EIS brings us that much closer to unleashing America's energy potential, filling up the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, boosting our economy, and providing good jobs for Alaskans, all while protecting the ecosystem in ANWR's 1002 as we've done on the rest of Alaska's North Slope for over 40 years. I've fought for a long time to open the 1002 Area for oil and gas development, and this is a critical step toward reaching that goal. I want to thank Secretary Zinke… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-statement-on-secretary-of-defense-mattis | Sullivan Statement on Secretary of Defense Mattis | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.18 Sullivan Statement on Secretary of Defense Mattis WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to news that Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis will retire in February 2019. I'm disheartened by the impending resignation of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis. His decades of service to our nation from a Marine Corps second lieutenant to our 26th Secretary of Defense embodies all that makes this country truly great. I would like to personally thank Secretary Mattis for his unwavering voice on the importance of allies, his resolute dedication to rebuilding our under-resourced military, and inspiring the next generation of American warriors who wear our nation's uniform. America is stronger and our military is more capable and lethal because of Secretary Mattis. And though he would never acknowledge it, history will one day record that Secretary Mattis was a once-in-a-generation Secretary of Defense. Semper Fidelis, Mr. Secretary. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-statement-on-us-withdrawal-of-troops-from-syria | Sullivan Statement on U.S. Withdrawal of Troops from Syria | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.18 Sullivan Statement on U.S. Withdrawal of Troops from Syria WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in reaction to the United States decision to withdraw troops for Syria: I have supported the Trump administration's foreign policy across a number of areas: its tougher approach on China and Russia, its strategy to counter malign Iranian influence in the Middle East, and its robust military strategy to defeat ISIS. Yesterday's abrupt about-face to withdraw our limited force presence in Syria, however, is a decision I do not support. It could lead to the resurgence of ISIS a major national security threat to the United States. It will likely create a vacuum in the region that will be filled by Russian and Iranian forces, or their proxies, increasing their influence in the Middle East at America's expense. There are no easy answers to the many national security challenges throughout the Middle East. Our troops should not be in Syria indefinitely. What is most troubling about yesterday's decision however, is that it undermines the Trump administration's own very effective Iran strategy which has put tremendous pressure on the leaders of Iran the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. I fear that this decision will increase Iran's arc of influence, from Iraq and Syria to Lebanon, which will enhance its ability to threaten our national security interests, and those of our allies, including Israel. Going forward, the President should, at minimum, consider establishing a small U.S. counter-terrorism force in the region that can defend America's national security interests against ISIS or Iranian threats should the need arise, which it likely will. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399252 | Congressman Young Gets Fifth Bill Signed Into Law | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | On Monday, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1417, the National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act which Alaska Congressman Don Young authored. This marks Congressman Young's fifth piece of legislation to be signed into law during the 115th Congress. The National Law Enforcement Museum is striving to tell the story of American law enforcement officers and help foster the relationship between law enforcement and communities, said Congressman Young. Our law enforcement officers answer the call to serve and protect communities across the country, and the Museum honors the many sacrifices of these brave men and women. I'm proud to have introduced this legislation which supports the Museum in their mission and I appreciate President Trump signing this bill into law. H.R. 1417,the National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act amends the National Law Museum Enforcement Act to allow the National Law Enforcement Museum (NLEM) to acquire, possess, collect, ship, transport, import, and display firearms only for use in the NLEM. In 2000, Congress passed the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to establish the NLEM. The Museum, which opened in Fall 2018, was established to honor and commemorate the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers in the United States. The NLEM showcases interactive exhibits to allow visitors to experience the life of law enforcement officers. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-votes-against-first-step- | Murkowski Votes Against FIRST STEP | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.18 Murkowski Votes Against FIRST STEP U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after voting no on the final version of the FIRST STEP Act, criminal justice reform to American's prison and sentencing system. I supported amendments that defended victims' rights and would have tightened-up exclusions that unfortunately were not included in the final version of the bill, said Senator Murkowski. Reforming our nation's criminal justice system is no small task and one that needs to be fully thought out and vetted. In Alaska we attempted criminal justice reform in the course of a rising drug epidemic. There is concern that we did too much, too quickly, at the wrong time. I want to ensure we don't make the same mistake with our federal corrections system. With the limited time we had to consider this significant reform, I was unable to support the legislation. Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senate-passes-murkowski-udall-legislation-honoring-native-women | Senate Passes Murkowski, Udall Legislation Honoring Native Women | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.18 Senate Passes Murkowski, Udall Legislation Honoring Native Women The Senate recently passed S.Res.444, legislation recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tom Udall (D-NM) introduced this legislation to celebrate the accomplishments and call attention to the interests of indigenous women across the nation. It's important that we specifically recognize Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian women for their unique contributions that helped shape our country. Alaska Native women have not only played an integral role in leading their communities forwardfighting to defend the sovereignty for Alaska's tribal nationsbut have also been a key factor in preserving their history, heritage, and culture, said Senator Murkowski. The very first anti-discrimination law in the United States, the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, was signed into law 19 years before the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This was accomplished, in large part, because of a Tlingit woman named Elizabeth Peratrovich who spoke to assembled lawmakers arguing for equality. I commend my Senate colleagues for supporting this legislation to honor the influence of Indigenous women as civil rights activists, warriors, community leaders, and so much more. Generations of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian women have shaped every aspect of the American experience and helped pave the way for the leaders, teachers, artists, professionals, activists, thinkers, scientists, and public servants who continue to build on their proud legacy, said Senator Udall. I am so proud to see the Senate come together to pass this resolution, which honors the achievements of these groundbreaking women and recognizes their countless contributions to Indian Country and the U.S. as a whole. It should serve as reminder to Members of Congress that we must recommit ourselves to ensuring that all Nati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senate-passes-schatz-murkowski-legislation-to-expand-amber-alert-system-to-all-us-territories_help-find-missing-children | Senate Passes Schatz-Murkowski Legislation to Expand AMBER Alert System to All U.S. Territories, Help Find Missing Children | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.18 Senate Passes Schatz-Murkowski Legislation to Expand AMBER Alert System to All U.S. Territories, Help Find Missing Children The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation authored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, that will expand the AMBER Alert system to include all U.S. territories. The national AMBER Alert network distributes alerts on highway billboards, TVs, radio, and cellular phones to mobilize the public when a child is missing or abducted. It has helped rescue more than 900 children. The AMBER Alert system has saved hundreds of children over the past 15 years, which is why it's so important that we expand access to this essential service to all U.S. territories, Murkowski said. I am hopeful that the House of Representatives will pass this bipartisan bill quickly and send it to the president for his signature. AMBER Alerts have helped save hundreds of children. There's no good reason for U.S. territories to be excluded from this system, Schatz said. With this bill now one step closer to becoming law, we can help children and their families quickly end the nightmare that is child abduction. First established in 2003, the original legislation authorizing the program did not include grant funding to help all U.S. territories implement the system. In addition to all 50 states, only the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico were eligible for grant funding. The Schatz-Murkowski legislation will direct the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide federal grant funding to help all U.S. territories implement the AMBER Alert program on a voluntary basis. Specifically, it will: Reauthorize DOJ's AMBER Alert grant program and make all five U.S. territories American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands eligible for funding; Integrate territorial law enforcement agencies into the national AMBER Alert system, including state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans; … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-votes-against-first-step-act | Sullivan Votes Against FIRST STEP Act | 2018-12-18 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.18 Sullivan Votes Against FIRST STEP Act WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting against the FIRST STEP Act. The legislation would reform the federal prison system and modify several federal sentencing provisions which may allow certain violent and drug criminals to be eligible for early release, and would reduce sentences for serious repeat drug traffickers. Sullivan Outlines His Vote Against the FIRST STEP Act (click here or image to watch). While I support some of the broadertenets of criminal justice reform, I could not in good conscience vote for this bill, said Senator Sullivan. Given the complexities Alaska is facing with criminal justice reform, collectively known as SB91 in Alaska, along with skyrocketing crime rates and an evolving opioid and drug crisis, I cannot ignore the harsh realities Alaskans are facing by voting to reduce prison time for offenders who are compounding this crisis. BACKGROUND: Senator Sullivan has made addressing Alaska's opioid epidemic and crime wave a top priority. In August 2016, Sullivan convened the Alaska Wellness Summit: Conquering the Opioid Crisis, an important gathering of federal, state and local community leaders dedicated to tackling the many challenges associated with the growing opioid and heroin epidemic. That summit, which largely focused on issues of addiction, recovery and community, was very productive with hundreds of Alaskans gathering to listen, gain inspiration, learn and exchange ideas. Federal officials from several different agencies attended to hear the many obstacles Alaskans face when in recovery, as well as witness the indomitable spirit of Alaskans who have overcome those obstacles. In August 2018, Sullivan held another Wellness Summit this time focused not only on Alaska's addiction epidemic, but on drug trafficking and the associated crime wave that is victimizing so many Alaskans. The Alaska Wellness Summit 2.0: Confronting Alaska's Crime Wav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399251 | Congressman Youngs Statement on Secretary Zinkes Departure | 2018-12-17 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | Alaska Congressman Don Young issued the following statement after Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced his departure from the Department: Secretary Zinke has been a great friend to Alaska. I had the pleasure of serving with him on the House Natural Resources Committee and fully supported his mission since he took over at Interior, said Congressman Young. From finally allowing the community of King Cove to build a life-saving road, to overseeing the work to begin opening the 1002 Area of ANWR for development, his time as Interior Secretary has been critical to Alaska. Secretary Zinke's leadership and service has allowed Alaska to shine as an example of how to responsibly develop and manage natural resources. I want to, once again, thank Secretary Zinke for his work and passion as head of the Department of the Interior and I wish him all the best going forward. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-comments-on-zinkes-departure | Murkowski Comments on Zinkes Departure | 2018-12-15 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.15.18 Murkowski Comments on Zinke's Departure U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement about Secretary Ryan Zinke, who will step down from the Department of the Interior at the end of the year. I was disappointed to learn that Secretary Zinke is stepping down. He has been a strong partner for western states and for Alaska, in particular. After years of frustration with the Department, he came in and took a very different approach he listened to us, built a great team, and worked with us to advance our priorities. From responsible development in the 1002 Area and a life-saving road for the people of King Cove, to his efforts to secure energy dominance and eliminate the maintenance backlog at our National Parks, Secretary Zinke has accomplished a lot of good things for our country. We will miss him but wish him the best." Murkowski is chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee. Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-committed-to-protections-for-pre-existing-conditions-and-access-to-care | Murkowski Committed to Protections for Pre-existing Conditions and Access to Care | 2018-12-15 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.15.18 Murkowski Committed to Protections for Pre-existing Conditions and Access to Care U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Judge Reed O'Connor ruled in favor of Texas and its partner states, deeming the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional: In Alaska and across the nation healthcare remains a priority and concern. I have heard that loud and clear, said Senator Murkowski. This ruling has no immediate impact, and I am confident higher courts will review the decision. Regardless, we must preserve the provisions of the Affordable Care Act that have benefited so many, such as protections for pre-existing conditions that prevent insurers from arbitrarily denying coverage. I want to give Alaskans, and all Americans, the certainty they need that protections for those with pre-existing conditions will remain intact, which is why I support legislation to make certain no one loses coverage based on health status. I do not support pulling the rug out from under people. The importance of access to healthcare cannot be understated, and I am committed to ensuring that all Alaskans have access to affordable, quality healthcare. Background: In August 2018, Senator Murkowski and Senate colleagues introduced the Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act, legislation that would guarantee Americans have equal health care coverage, regardless of their health status or pre-existing conditions. Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-statement-on-secretary-of-interior-zinke | Sullivan Statement on Secretary of Interior Zinke | 2018-12-15 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 12.15.18 Sullivan Statement on Secretary of Interior Zinke ANCHORAGE, AK U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement in response to news that Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke will be stepping down at the end of the year. Over the past two years, Alaska has had no better friend than Ryan Zinke. He joins the ranks of Gov. Wally Hickel as one of the great Secretaries of Interior. From assembling an all-star leadership team led by talented Alaskans, to unleashing American energy dominance by reversing the previous Administration's illegal lock ups of Alaska lands which hurt thousands of working men and women and their families, and approving the King Cove Road, Secretary Zinke's impact at the Department of Interior has been immense. He epitomizes a federal government that is willing to work with Alaska, instead of creating obstacles. I am very sad to see him leave. His service to our nation, including multiple combat tours as a Navy Seal, has been exceptional. I have no doubt his contributions to our country will continue. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-backs-diplomatic-solution-in-yemen-rejects-yemen-war-resolution- | Murkowski Backs Diplomatic Solution in Yemen, Rejects Yemen War Resolution | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.14.18 Murkowski Backs Diplomatic Solution in Yemen, Rejects Yemen War Resolution U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after voting against S.J. Res. 54, the Yemen War Powers Resolution, which passed the Senate by a vote of 56-41. Separately, the Senate passed by unanimous consent S.J. Res 69, a joint resolution supporting a diplomatic solution in Yemen and condemning the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The human rights abuses that are taking place in Yemen must stop, and the Kingdom must also be put on notice that assassinating journalists will not be blithely dismissed and ignored, said Senator Murkowski. I could not, however, support a resolution that would have undermined US strategic interests in the Middle East, emboldened Iran, and leave our country without immediate recourse should the Houthi rebels attack US defense assets and interests in the region. Ongoing peace negotiations are the right course of action towards bringing an end to the conflict in Yemen. Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-supports-congressional-harassment-policy-reform- | Murkowski Supports Congressional Harassment Policy Reform | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.14.18 Murkowski Supports Congressional Harassment Policy Reform U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after the Senate and House unanimously passed the Congressional Accountability Act Reform Act, legislation to overhaul how Congress handles sexual harassment claims, sending to the President's desk to be signed into law. If we as members of Congress are going to change the culture of harassment nationwide, we must lead by example. I have continued to push for action on comprehensive reform, because I have been appalled at the current policies and procedures in place regarding harassment claims in Congress, not to mention reports of settlement payouts with taxpayer dollars, said Senator Murkowski. I am proud of the progress we made today. By unanimously passing legislation to overhaul how sexual harassment complaints are handled in Congress, we are strengthening our own procedures to ensure everyone has a safe and protected workplace. This legislation improves transparency and more importantly, holds perpetrators accountable. Background: In March 2018, Senator Murkowski joined her female Senate colleagues by writing a letter to Majority Leader McConnell and Senator Schumer, calling for action to reform the Congressional Accountability Act, to update and strengthen procedures available to survivors of sexual harassment and discrimination in congressional workplaces. In May 2018, the Senate passed S.2952, the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act, sending it to the House for consideration. Senator Murkowski was an original cosponsor of the legislation that would overhaul the current reporting process for victims of harassment and discrimination, as well as require Congressional members found liable to pay settlements out of their own pocket. Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-joins-committee-in-addressing-missing-and-murdered-american-indian-and-alaska-native-epidemic- | Murkowski Joins Committee in Addressing Missing and Murdered American Indian and Alaska Native Epidemic | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.13.18 Murkowski Joins Committee in Addressing Missing and Murdered American Indian and Alaska Native Epidemic Confronting the Silent Crisis in Indian Country' U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and her colleagues on the Senate Indian Affairs Committee held an oversight hearing focused on missing and murdered indigenous people. During the hearing, the committee received testimony from two panels of witnesses, including Alaskan Patricia Alexander, representing Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. The hearing highlighted the extent of the epidemic of missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives and also shed light on what can be done at the federal level to help facilitate better data collection and ensure timely and thorough investigations. During the hearing Senator Murkowski discussed some of the challenges faced in rural Alaska in regards to law enforcement and emergency response. (Click the image above for video.) In Alaska we have what is called a VPSO or Village Public Safety Officer who are often the first and only responder in a community. The harsh reality we face in Alaska is that we have numerous rural communities that are hundreds of miles away from the nearest community with a VPSO or member of law enforcement, said Senator Murkowski. And you compound that with the fact that many of these communities don't have 911 service. In the event that you do, if you are to call 911 or local law enforcement, you're likely to get an answering machine, if you get anything at all. So, these are some things that we take for granted back here in a city and in our larger communities. But that is not the reality of far too many in the state that I represent. During Patricia Alexander's testimony, she spoke about the extent of the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women, particularly in Alaska. (Click the image above for video.) While violence against … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/shaheen-murkowski-lead-bipartisan-letter-urging-cdc-and-atsdr-to-prioritize-studies-on-health-effects-of-firefighters-exposure-to-pfas | Shaheen, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging CDC and ATSDR to Prioritize Studies on Health Effects of Firefighters Exposure to PFAS | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.13.18 Shaheen, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging CDC and ATSDR to Prioritize Studies on Health Effects of Firefighters' Exposure to PFAS Shaheen Established the First-ever Nationwide PFAS Health-Impact Study in the FY2018 Defense Bill Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) led a bipartisan group of 21 Senators in a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), requesting that the agencies take additional steps to ensure that the health effects of occupational exposure to per-and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), particularly in firefighters, are sufficiently studied. Senator Shaheen established the first-ever nationwide PFAS health impact study in the fiscal year (FY) 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will be conducted by ATSDR. Shaheen and Murkowski's letter is in response to ATSDR Director Patrick Breysse's announcement that firefighters will not be included in the ATSDR study. Firefighters, both military and civilian, work in environments that have higher exposure to PFAS, which are found in firefighting foam. The Senators wrote, As you are aware, PFAS chemicals are a byproduct of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), a fire suppressant agent, and have been linked to a number of adverse human health effects. The potential ties between PFAS and various forms of cancer are of particular concern to military and civilian firefighters across the country who may have experienced long-term occupational exposure to PFAS due to the use of AFFF in firefighting and fire training exercises. Several studies, including a multi-year study completed by CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), indicate that firefighters are at a higher risk of cancer compared to the general population in the U.S. Both NIOSH and ATSDR operate under the CDC. The PFAS health … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-outlines-opposition-to-yemen-war-resolution-on-senate-floor | Sullivan Outlines Opposition to Yemen War Resolution on Senate Floor | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 12.13.18 Sullivan Outlines Opposition to Yemen War Resolution on Senate Floor We all want a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen, and we all want an end to the humanitarian disaster in Yemen I do not believe that either of these goals will be made easier or advanced by less American involvement in the conflict. WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) outlined his opposition to S.J. RES 54, a resolution restricting U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen. S.J. RES 54 passed the Senate today by a vote of 56 to 41, with Sullivan voting in opposition. Senator Sullivan Outlines Opposition to S.J. RES. 54 (click here or image to watch). Key Highlights: (T)he heinous murderers of [Jamal Khashoggi] need to be held accountable. There is no doubt about that. We all want a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen , and we all want an end to the humanitarian disaster in Yemen. The reason I voted against the resolution today is because I do not believe that either of these goals will be made easier or advanced by less American involvement in the conflict. To the contrary, if the United States no longer has the ability to help guide the Saudis militarily in Yemen , I believe these two important goals--ending the humanitarian crisis and bringing a peaceful resolution--will actually be harder to reach. If we cut off U.S. military assistance to Riyadh and Yemen, you had better believe the one capital in the Middle East that will be cheering the loudest is Tehran--again, the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. Such an action would further embolden Iran and no doubt embolden its proxies, while at the same time our allies, including Israel, would feel less secure. There has been a lot of focus on the horrible death of Mr. Khashoggi. Any death is horrible, but let me talk about some other deaths. In the Middle East, in Iraq, we have h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399250 | Congressman Young Supports Five Year Reauthorization for Farm Bill | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passedH.R. 2, theAgriculture Improvement Act of 2018also referred to as the Farm Bill. With many important Alaska provisions included,Alaska Congressman Don Youngissued the following statement after its passage: This legislation is important for Alaskans because there are many provisions, which I fought for, that will support communities of all sizes across the state, saidCongressman Young. We know that food insecurity is a reality for many Alaskans and this year's Farm Bill prioritizes money to address this issue for both rural and urban areas. I'm pleased that this five year investment will also support water and sewer systems for rural and Alaska Native villages as well as rural broadband grants. While changes were made to this bill, there are many important programs that will help the future of Alaska. Alaska Specific Victories Traditional Foods Includes expanded liability protections for entities and organizations that serve traditional foods, based on an amendmentCongressman Youngoffered earlier this year. Rural Alaska Village Grant Program Authorizes $30 million to develop better drinking water and sanitation facilities in rural Alaska. Education Grants to Alaska Native Serving Institutions Authorizes $10 million to help the institutions to increase their self-sufficiency and capacity to serve students. Micro-Grants for Food Security Authorizes $4 million to be directed to Alaska to increase locally grown food in food insecure communities. Rural Water and Wastewater Circuit RiderProgram Authorizes $25 million to provide technical assistance to rural water systems experiencing operations, financial, or managerial issues. Buy American Prioritizes the purchase of American caught fish for the National School Lunch Program. Alaska continues to lead the country in the amount of fish commercially caught. Commercial Hemp Legalization Allows for the cultivation of hemp in manufacturing, medical and other industries which will be helpfu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/chairman-murkowski-welcomes_senator-manchin-as-new-ranking-member | Chairman Murkowski Welcomes Senator Manchin as New Ranking Member | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.12.18 Chairman Murkowski Welcomes Senator Manchin as New Ranking Member U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., was named as the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) beginning in the 116th Congress. I congratulate Sen. Manchin on his new role as ranking member. I'm excited to work with him in his new capacity as we continue our committee's tradition of advancing good, timely, bipartisan legislation for our nation, Murkowski said. I also thank Sen. Cantwell and truly appreciate all that we've worked on together, including our broad energy and natural resources bill. Even as our partnership on the committee comes to a close, our work together is not done, and I look forward to closing on a strong note with the passage of a bipartisan lands package. Murkowski is chairman of ENR. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has served as ranking member since 2015, and Manchin has been a member of the committee since 2010. ENR has been one of the most active committees in the 115th Congress, reporting close to 160 bills to the full Senate, many of which have become public law. Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/feinstein-murkowski-earthquake-resilience-bill-signed-into-law- | Feinstein-Murkowski Earthquake Resilience Bill Signed into Law | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.12.18 Feinstein-Murkowski Earthquake Resilience Bill Signed into Law U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, commended President Trump for yesterday signing the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act (NEHRP) into law. Murkowski and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the bipartisan legislation and secured unanimous passage in the Senate on Sept. 27, 2018, with House passage by voice vote following on Nov. 27, 2018. The bill modernizes safety programs that help states like Alaska prepare for and respond to earthquakes. The legislation was cosponsored by Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. Not even two weeks ago, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck just a few miles north of Anchorage, and there have now been close to 4,000 aftershocks. Alaskans' response is a testament to our resilience and grit, but we also know there is still more that can be done, which is why the enactment of this legislation could not be more timely, Murkowski said. The revamped earthquake hazards reduction program will help equip Alaskans and all Americans in seismically active states with the most advanced science and technology to better protect lives and communities. Thanks to a bipartisan effort, our earthquake preparedness bill has been signed into law, Feinstein said. Investing in earthquake research and improving the early-warning system will save lives. Recent earthquakes in Alaska have shown us it's a matter of when, not if, a major earthquake will strike, and we need to be ready. First authorized in 1977, NEHRP has led to significant improvements in earthquake early warning, monitoring, and research. The bill reauthorizes the program for five years after the most recent reauthorization expired in 2009.It also enables earthquake-prone communities to better prepare and protect themselves by minimizing losses through infrastructure… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-rejects-overturning-irs-donor-disclosure-rule | Murkowski Rejects Overturning IRS Donor Disclosure Rule | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.12.18 Murkowski Rejects Overturning IRS Donor Disclosure Rule U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today voted no on SJ Res 64, a joint resolution to override an Internal Revenue Service decision to no longer require that certain non-profit organizations confidentially disclose their donors to the government in annual reports filed with the agency. These annual reports are known as IRS Form 990. The Treasury Department concluded that there is no tax law reason to require that certain non-profit organizations disclose their donors to the Internal Revenue Service and continuing to do so places paperwork related burdens on the government and nonprofit organizations, said Senator Murkowski. I do, however, think that non-profit organizations that participate in partisan federal campaign activities should publicly disclose the donors of the dark money' they spend through the Federal Election Commission and co-authored the Follow the Money Act' toward this end. Though the Congressional Review Act resolution was adopted by a one vote margin, I opposed it because it has nothing to do with public disclosure of dark money.' Background: In July, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announced that the IRS would no longer require donor information in annual tax filings for nonprofit organizations except for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. The IRS has a distinct tax compliance interest in donor information from 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations in order to determine whether the organization is a publicly supported charity or a private foundation. Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-statement-on-farm-bill-vote- | Murkowski Statement on Farm Bill Vote | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.12.18 Murkowski Statement on Farm Bill Vote U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after voting against H.R.2, the final version of the Farm Bill: I appreciate the hard work that Chairman Roberts, Senator Stabenow, and many others put into the Farm Bill, particularly on food security issues. This was a tough call, but ultimately I was unable to support the final conference report. Despite the billions in subsidies that continue to be directed to agribusiness, the bill does not include meaningful forest management reforms, a Roadless Rule exemption for Alaska, or other important state priorities. Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-unveils-arctic-legislation-to-reinvigorate-americas-arctic-role | Murkowski Unveils Arctic Legislation to Reinvigorate Americas Arctic Role | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.12.18 Murkowski Unveils Arctic Legislation to Reinvigorate America's Arctic Role Legislation Supports Responsible Research and Development in the U.S. Arctic U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) unveiled legislation aimed to raise the nation's presence in the Arctic through two bills, the Arctic Policy Act (APA) and the Shipping and Environmental Arctic Leadership Act (SEAL Act). The APA takes steps to increase local and indigenous voices in federal science and policy in the Arctic while the SEAL Act establishes a congressionally charted seaway development corporation in the Arctic. As shipping and maritime traffic in the Arctic is expected to grow, the SEAL Act specifically establishes a corporation that will collect voluntary maritime shipping fees from vessels utilizing the region, which will fund resources and infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety, security, and management of the Arctic. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) is a co-sponsor of both the SEAL Act and APA. The Arctic is a region of global importance and should be treated as a national priority. The United States must invest in the infrastructure and assets needed to support a comprehensive Arctic strategy. The time for aspiration is over. It's time that we get to work and move ahead with a plan that meets the challenge that the Arctic represents for America. It's time for action, said Senator Lisa Murkowski. These two bills can provide the legislative direction needed to develop a comprehensive Arctic plan that our nation needs and also gives indigenous Alaskans a greater voice on policy and research. This legislation will also encourage those who use our Arctic waterways to contribute resources for the safety and management of the region. I look forward to working with my colleagues as we further develop Arctic policy for our nation. Click here to watch video of Senator Murkowski's floor speech. Click here for full text of Senator Murk… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399249 | Young Supports Land Transfer for Southeast Alaska | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved S. 825, the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act. Alaska Congressman Don Young spoke in support of the legislation on the House Floor. The Consortium provides comprehensive healthcare to Native communities throughout Alaska's panhandle. It also delivers healthcare on behalf of the federal government through self-determination compacting, said Congressman Young. The Consortium operates Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka, a 25 bed critical access facility. The hospital was constructed towards the end of World War II and is in dire need of updates due to its age and condition. This legislation will transfer 19 acres of federal land to the Consortium which will allow for necessary updates and improvements in healthcare services for Alaska Natives. This is crucially important for Southeast Alaska and I urge my colleagues for their support. Watch Congressman Young's remarkshere. S. 825 passed the House by a vote of 403-3 and will now go to the President's desk for final approval. In April of 2017, Congressman Young introduced H.R. 1901 which is the House companion to S. 825. This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convey to the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium in Sitka, Alaska, all U.S. interest in 19 acres in Sitka for use in connection with health and social services programs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-welcomes-revised-wotus-rule | Murkowski Welcomes Revised WOTUS Rule | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.18 Murkowski Welcomes Revised WOTUS Rule U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to reset the burdensome Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation imposed by the previous administration in 2015. Murkowski spoke at the signing ceremony at EPA headquarters this morning, alongside a number of administration and congressional leaders. This is a big deal for Alaska that should help end years of concern, frustration, and uncertainty over a costly regulation that would have halted construction projects and other economic opportunities, Senator Murkowski said. This new proposal will protect water quality while providing clarity on the scope of regulation and restoring balance to the state and federal relationship. I look forward to working with EPA and the Army Corps to make sure it is effective and workable for Alaskans. As chairman of the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Murkowski included language in her funding bills for FY16 and FY17 blocking implementation of the previous administration's WOTUS rule. In May 2018, during an oversight hearing to examine the president's FY19 budget request for the EPA, Murkowski asked previous EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt about the agency's plans to reexamine the WOTUS rule, urging it be updated with a more common-sense proposal. The revised WOTUS rule is available here. Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/air-force-recommends-additional-f-22-raptors-be-stationed-at-jber | Air Force Recommends Additional F-22 Raptors be stationed at JBER | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.18 Air Force Recommends Additional F-22 Raptors be stationed at JBER WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Air Force announced on Friday that it is recommending the operational F-22 Raptors formerly housed at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) in Florida, be accommodated at other operational bases across the country, including at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. "We have recommended that the best path forward to increase readiness and use money wisely is to consolidate the operational F-22s formerly at Tyndall in Alaska, Hawaii and Virginia, and make the decision now to put the next three squadrons of F-35s beyond those for which we have already made decisions at Tyndall," said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson in a recent press release. On October 10, Hurricane Michael hit the gulf coast and damaged 95 percent of the facilities at Tyndall AFB, including the base's hangars and flights operations buildings. The Air Force is recommending that Congress use supplemental funding for rebuilding the base to prepare to receive the F-35 Lightning II fighter at Tyndall. Hurricane Michael was a tragedy that caused catastrophic damage to Tyndall AFB and my prayers continue to be with those affected, said U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK). Last week though, the Air Force took an important step in recommending the rebuilding Tyndall AFB for its new future, and, at the same time, making our F-22 fleet more mission-capable. Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson stands ready to support additional F-22s, and Alaskans stand proud in welcoming our new airmen and their families to our great state. Senator Sullivan worked to include language in the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act to require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review optimal squadron sizes and locations for the limited quantity of F-22s in the Air Force. On October 10, 2018, Senator Sullivan held his first hearing as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support to rec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-welcomes-revised-definition-of-wotus-rule | Sullivan Welcomes Revised Definition of WOTUS Rule | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.18 Sullivan Welcomes Revised Definition of WOTUS Rule WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) proposed revised definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: I welcome the EPA's long awaited proposal to restore power to states and protect land owners and hardworking Alaskans from the confusing and burdensome federal overreach of the last Administration's WOTUS rule, said Senator Sullivan.If a landowner or a farmer has to hire a lawyer for months of work against an impenetrable and glacial bureaucracy at the cost of thousands of dollars just to understand whether they can fill in a ditch or build a basic structure, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that doesn't work, especially in Alaska. The EPA's proposal offers a path for a more reasonable, statutory based interpretation of the Clean Water Act. I hope we can continue this progress and finalize a rule that clearly allocates state and federal authority to adequately protect our watersheds and resources, without unnecessarily burdening Alaskans and our economy. Background Information On April 30, 2015, Senator Sullivan, along with Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), introduced the bipartisan Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S. 1140) to direct the EPA and Corps to issue a revised WOTUS rule that protects navigable water from water pollution, while also protecting farmers, ranchers and private landowners. On May 19, 2015, Senator Sullivan chaired a subcommittee legislative hearing on S.1140 The Federal Water Quality Protection Act. This bill would have withdrawn the WOTUS rule and required EPA to more appropriately define what bodies are Waters of the United States. Witnesses included: A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399247 | Tribal Energy Legislation Goes to Presidents Desk | 2018-12-10 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young helped pass S. 245 out of the U.S. House of Representatives. S. 245, the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act passed the House by unanimous consent and will now go to the President's desk for final approval. Congressman Young spoke in support of this legislation today on the House Floor: Promoting energy projects is critical for economic development throughout Indian Country. Native communities face a significant number of obstacles to developing and delivering energy on their land, said Congressman Young. I have always said that Alaska Natives and American Indians are the best caretakers of their lands. Tribal self-determination is all about empowering Native communities with the tools and authority to manage their resources, which this legislation will promote. I am particularly pleased that the bill includes a tribal biomass demonstration program, which mirrors a provision in my Native American Energy Act. I appreciate Chairman Hoeven's willingness to continue working on Indian energy and his commitment to hold a hearing on my Native American Energy Act next Congress, and I thank him for his leadership on this issue. With the President's signature on S.245, Native communities across the country are one step closer to energy independence. Watch Congressman Young speak in support of S. 245 on the House Floorhere. To download Congressman Young's remarks, click here. This legislation empowers Tribes to manage their own energy resources, cuts red tape, drives economic growth and promotes energy development for Indian Country.It streamlines the process for Tribes to enter into Tribal Energy Resource Agreements (TERAs) with the Department of the Interior (DOI), said Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Chairman Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). TERAs facilitate more tribal control by authorizing tribal contracts, leases, and rights-of-ways for energy development… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-congressional-delegation-announces-23-million-grant-for-emmonak-dock_ | Alaska Congressional Delegation Announces $23 Million Grant for Emmonak Dock | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.07.18 Alaska Congressional Delegation Announces $23 Million Grant for Emmonak Dock Funding to Increase Access and Improve Transportation U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today announced a $23.1 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant for Emmonak, Alaska to construct a permanent dock and barge/landing craft ramp and to renovate approximately 3.5 miles of high-use service roads. The grant is through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program, previously known as TIGER grants, which provides support for capital projects that generate economic development and improve access to reliable, safe, and affordable transportation for communities. This grant is going to be instrumental in improving the quality of life, health, and safety of residents in the lower Yukon River Delta region. Emmonak's project addresses a growing demand for durable port infrastructure, including barge landing and road infrastructure in the region as fishing and mining industries grow, said the Alaska Congressional Delegation. Up to now, economic development in the region has been hamstrung by the lack of infrastructure. The delegation has worked hard to advance this project. With the engineering and design complete, construction permits in-hand and construction materials already on-sitethis grant is the path forward we've needed to ensure the completion of this necessary infrastructure project. The City of Emmonak is thrilled at the prospect of building out our connectivity within the region. We are tremendously grateful for the commercial enterprise this tug, boat and freight infrastructure will support between Yukon-River Delta communities, said Martin Moore, the City Manager of Emmonak. We are extremely pleased for the City of Emmonak as the recipient of the BUILD grant. This grant will allow the construction of a much needed port facility for the City… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/icymi-senator-murkowski-speaks-on-alaskas-70-earthquake | ICYMI: Senator Murkowski Speaks on Alaskas 7.0 Earthquake | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.07.18 ICYMI: Senator Murkowski Speaks on Alaska's 7.0 Earthquake One week ago today, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck a few miles north of Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, causing severe damage to infrastructure, roads, schools, businesses, and homes. Within days, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) was on the ground in Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley to assess the damage and to meet with emergency responders to help determine the federal response. This week, Senator Murkowski spoke on the Senate floor after returning from her Alaska trip to recount some of the visible damage of the earthquake and to share efforts underway to rebuild. (Click here for video of Senator Murkowski's floor speech.) Standing at the edge of the severely damaged Vine Road in Wasilla. Assessing the structural damage of Houston Middle School, which has been deemed unsafe for students to return to for the remainder of the school year. Speech excerpts: You think about the words when you're trying to describe something that the scenes are just so, so difficult, and it is words like gut wrenching, astounding, and remarkable. But it was really gut wrenching being in Houston Middle School. This is one of the schools that will not be opened, at least not this year, and perhaps longer. You're standing in a building and you see all of the books that have fallen to the floor. You see the guts of the ceiling that have come out, the sprinkler system has activated. Not only do you have the chaos of the books, but you have the saturation. This is cinder block construction in the school and the actual concrete cinders popping out, crashing to the floor, and breaking. There are metal struts coming out of the ceiling, the panels. This is all happening at 8:29 in the morning. It's dark in Alaska at 8:29 in the morning. The lights have now gone out and you have this crashing all around you. And when I use the word remarkable to describe some of it, it's remarkable about how the students responded, how the tea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/us-senators-lisa-murkowski-and-tammy-baldwins-bipartisan-legislation-to-improve-access-to-maternity-care-in-rural-and-underserved-areas-passes-senate | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Tammy Baldwin's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Maternity Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Passes Senate | 2018-12-07 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.07.18 U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Tammy Baldwin's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Maternity Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Passes Senate The legislation will help ensure women have better access to timely, high quality maternity care by identifying provider shortage areas in rural and underserved communities WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) andTammy Baldwin (D-WI)are praising the Senate passage of their bipartisan Improving Access to Maternity Care Act that will help reduce maternity care shortages by identifying areas lacking maternal health professionals to help incentivize providers to practice in these underserved, often rural areas. The legislation has already passed the House and now heads to the President to be signed into law. Picture this: you're a woman in rural Alaska facing a high-risk pregnancy. To help ensure the safety of your baby, you must fly hundreds of miles away for care adding stress to an already overwhelming situation. Because of the cost of transportation and housing, your family and loved ones aren't able to be with you, so you spend the remaining weeks of your pregnancy and your delivery alone,said Senator Murkowski. This is a sad but true reality for many parts of Alaska, which lack any form of access to maternity care-- services that some parts of the U.S., perhaps, take for granted. I am proud that my Senate colleagues supported our legislation to improve access to these types of services which will increase overall safety, reduce rates of pregnancy-related deaths, and lower healthcare costs, long-term. Too many communities around Wisconsin are still facing a shortage of qualified, maternity care professionals and services. I've heard from other expecting mothers across the state who can't find a maternity care provider in their community and are forced to drive over an hour for their appointments often putting their lives and t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399243 | ICYMI: Congressman Young Joins President Trump for Coast Guard Authorization Bill Signing | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | Earlier this week Alaska Congressman Don Young joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he signed S. 140, the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, into law. President Donald J. Trump signs S.140 The Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in the Oval Office of the White House.(Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) I'm proud to see President Trump sign this legislation into law, said Congressman Young. The Coast Guard has an important presence in Alaska and these brave men and women answer the call to service at a moment's notice. With this bill now law, the Coast Guard will have the support they need to continue their work defending our waters and for future missions. President Donald J. Trump signs S.140 The Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in the Oval Office of the White House.(Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) Provisions Congressman Young Secured: Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) After nearly 15 years of work, there will be a national standard for regulation of ballast water and other incidental discharges while also providing permanent exemption for commercial fishing vessels and commercial vessels under 75 feet from needing to obtain burdensome permits through the Environmental Protection Agency. Reauthorization of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act which will improve hydrographic surveying, especially of the Arctic. Additionally, this will assist in the construction of a new homeport for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research vessel Fairweather in Ketchikan. A fishery endorsement for the vessel Western Challenger to correct an issue from a previous Coast Guard Authorization. Provisions of Interest for Alaska: Allows … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399245 | Congressman Young Sends Two Bills to the Presidents Desk | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | Today, with Senate approval two of Alaska Congressman Don Young's bills are going to the President's desk for signature. Congressman Young introduced H.R. 1417, the National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act, and H.R. 3398, the REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act, during the 115th Congress. These are two unique bills which address different needs. I'm glad to see my colleagues in both the House and the Senate approved these measures, said Congressman Young. When Congress can pass meaningful legislation that solves real concerns, I believe that is a good sign. These two pieces of legislation will help do just that and I thank my colleagues for their support. On behalf of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) citizens living in the United States of America, I extend to the sponsors and supporters of the REAL ID modification bill in both the House and the Senate our sincere appreciation and warm thank you," saidAmbassador of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United States,Akillino Harris Susaia."Your steadfast support enabled the passage of this bill which will make life much easier for our citizens to obtain state identification documents and drivers licenses. H.R. 3398 passed out of the House on September 26, 2018 and H.R. 1417 passed out of the House on May 15, 2018, both by unanimous consent. Background: H.R. 3398, the REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act, amends the Real ID Act of 2005. When Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005, no reference was made to the Freely Associated States, the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Republic of Palau (FAS) as among those classes having lawful status for the purpose of the Act. Instead, reference was made in the definition of State to the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands (TTPI), an entity that has not existed since 1994. While that reference served no operative purpose, it did show Congressional intent to include FAS citizens under the Act. This legislation aims t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-bills-to-improve-maternity-care-and-enhance-communities-advance-to-senate-floor | Murkowski Bills to Improve Maternity Care and Enhance Communities Advance to Senate Floor | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 12.06.18 Murkowski Bills to Improve Maternity Care and Enhance Communities Advance to Senate Floor Recently, the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, of which U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is a member, passed bills to strengthen quality of care, improve access to health services, and invest in our communities' educational and cultural lives. The Improving Access to Maternity Care Act and the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018, both introduced by Senator Murkowski alongside colleagues on the HELP Committee, were reported favorably out of the committee for consideration by the full Senate.The committee also passed the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act, of which Senator Murkowski is a cosponsor, to ensure early detection and improve overall care and support for those impacted by this devastating disease. IMPROVING ACCESS TO MATERNITY CARE ACT (Click the image to watch video.) Across Alaska and the nation we've got a shortage of maternity care professionals, which no doubt, has a significant impact of the overall access to and quality of care we're able to provide Alaskan womenparticularly those in rural communities. In fact, in the U.S. around one million babies are being born to mothers who didn't receive adequate prenatal care, each year. This is unacceptable. said Senator Murkowski. By improving access to maternity care, this legislation can help reduce Alaska's devastatingly high rate of FASD, and lead to healthier pregnancies and ultimately healthier Alaskan families. I am happy to support this bill that directs much-needed resources to where they are most needed in rural Alaska. Background: Senator Murkowski introduced the Improving Access to Maternity Care Act alongside Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) in March of 2017. MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES ACT OF 2018 (Click the image to watch video.) I have long been an advocate for libraries and museums.They are our communities' hubs and gathering places, places of knowledge and opportunity. The Museum and Librar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-recognizes-all-alaskans-for-their-remarkable-response-to-earthquake | Sullivan Recognizes All Alaskans for Their Remarkable Response to Earthquake | 2018-12-06 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 12.06.18 Sullivan Recognizes All Alaskans for Their Remarkable Response to Earthquake Sullivan Recognizes All Alaskans for Their Remarkable Response to Earthquake WASHINGTON, DC Last week, as part of his Alaskan of the Week series, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recognized all Alaskans for their remarkable response to the November 30, 2018 earthquake the shook Southcentral Alaska. Sullivan honoring all Alaskans for their response to the November 30th earthquake (Click image or here to watch, click here to download). EARTHQUAKE IN ALASKA -- (U.S. Senate December 6, 2018) Mr. President, it is Thursday afternoon, and it is the time of the week when I usually come down to talk about one of my constituents or some Alaskan who is doing a great thing for their community or the State or the country. I call that our Alaskan of the Week. I am going to suspend that this week because, to be perfectly honest, I think every one of my fellow Alaskans deserves a shout-out. Maybe they are all Alaskans of the Week this week for what happened and, then, their reaction to what happened in Alaska last Friday. The country read about it, but it is the earthquake--the very significant earthquake--that my State and my hometown of Anchorage just went through. Mr. President, as you know, last Friday morning, at 8:29 a.m., the citizens of Southcentral Alaska, which includes Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley, were doing what they always do on a Friday morning. People were in their offices, driving to work, drinking coffee at home, or maybe taking a run on many of the paved trails throughout our wonderful city. Students were either in school or almost getting to school, sitting at their desks with pencils and pens in hand, and then the shaking began. It felt like it went on forever. I was here in DC. My wife was at our home in Anchorage. She sent me a text and said: We are having a big, massive earthquake. And we did. It was 7.0 on the Richter scale, which is a big earthquake--a big earthquake even for Alaska. Moments … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399238 | Alaska Delegation Working to Support Alaskans in Earthquake Recovery Efforts | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after receiving a briefing from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long on the 7.0 earthquake which struck near Anchorage, Alaska Friday morning, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, such as roads and bridges. This natural disaster has been devastating for thousands of Alaskans, however, I am encouraged by the immediate response from FEMA, this Administration and our state officials, saidCongressman Young. This earthquake represents one of the many challenges we face in Alaska but we can always rebuild and we are starting that process now. I want to thank all of the people who have reached out. My heart goes out to all of the Alaskans that are dealing with the aftermath. In this delegation, we all have family back in Alaska and we are grateful for their safety. We will continue to work together as a team to ensure federal assistance is available for Alaskans. It's been mere hours since this devastating earthquake took place in Alaska, but the delegation is very engaged with the situation. We are in the very initial stages of understanding the extent, but we know there has been significant damage to homes, roads, infrastructure, and schools. The impact is very real and will require a great deal of recovery and effort, but I have been assured that Alaskans will have what they need to deal with and recover from this very serious earthquake, said Senator Lisa Murkowski. Alaskans are incredibly resilient but that doesn't mean that when you're hit with something of this intensity it doesn't have a substantial and devastating impact. The message I want to convey to friends, family, and Alaskans across the state is that we are on top of this. It's important to me that Alaskans know that even though they are 4,000 miles away from our nation's capital-- we have all eyes on them and we are preparing mightily to address this disaster. As Alaskans, we are resi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-working-to-support-alaskans-in-earthquake-recovery-efforts_- | Alaska Delegation Working to Support Alaskans in Earthquake Recovery Efforts | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.30.18 Alaska Delegation Working to Support Alaskans in Earthquake Recovery Efforts Receives Briefing from FEMA, President Signs Emergency Declaration U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after receiving a briefing from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long on the 7.0 earthquake which struck near Anchorage, Alaska Friday morning, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, such as roads and bridges. It's been mere hours since this devastating earthquake took place in Alaska, but the delegation is very engaged with the situation. We are in the very initial stages of understanding the extent, but we know there has been significant damage to homes, roads, infrastructure, and schools. The impact is very real and will require a great deal of recovery and effort, but I have been assured that Alaskans will have what they need to deal with and recover from this very serious earthquake, said Senator Lisa Murkowski. Alaskans are incredibly resilient but that doesn't mean that when you're hit with something of this intensity it doesn't have a substantial and devastating impact. The message I want to convey to friends, family, and Alaskans across the state is that we are on top of this. It's important to me that Alaskans know that even though they are 4,000 miles away from our nation's capital-- we have all eyes on them and we are preparing mightily to address this disaster. As Alaskans, we are resilient and there is no question in my mind we will come out of this natural disaster as a stronger, more resolute people, said Senator Sullivan. The damage on the ground, particularly to our transportation infrastructure, is significant and we've already begun the process to ensure Alaskans receive the full and unwavering support of the federal government. We have already received serious commitments from the leader… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-legislation-honoring-native-women-advances-to-senate-floor | Murkowski Legislation Honoring Native Women Advances to Senate Floor | 2018-11-29 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.29.18 Murkowski Legislation Honoring Native Women Advances to Senate Floor It is essential that we recognize and honor the women who helped shape our country' Today during a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs business meeting, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) applauded passage of her legislation, S.RES 444, which recognizes the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. Click here for full text of the resolution. (Click the image to watch video of Senator Murkowski's remarks) I'm very proud to have sponsored legislation alongside my Senate colleagues to recognize the great many contributions Native women have made to this country throughout its history. Whether it's those who have been active participants in our military since WWII or contributions and innovation in industries such as medicine and science, and fine arts, these women deserve to be recognized for their actions, said Senator Murkowski. We're particularly proud in Alaska of a Tlingit woman, Elizabeth Peratrovich, who was an advocate so early on in terms of anti-discrimination laws, as she was instrumental in securing the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, which was the very first anti-discrimination law in the United States and was signed into law 19 years before the passage of the Civil Rights Act. It was led by a Tlingit woman in Juneau, Alaska, who went to our state legislature, stood up from the back, and spoke out to the assembled lawmakers. It is just again a reminder of the significant contributions that so many indigenous women have made across generations. Background: On March 2018, Senator Lisa Murkowski introduced the legislation with Senator Tom Udall (D-NM). Print Email … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/committee-discusses-reducing-healthcare-costs | Committee Discusses Reducing Healthcare Costs | 2018-11-28 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.28.18 Committee Discusses Reducing Healthcare Costs Murkowski Seeks Solutions for Rural Areas Healthcare costs in Alaska remain among the highest in the nation. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today participated in a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing focused on reducing healthcare costs and improving affordability through innovation. The hearing featured witnesses Lee S. Gross, M.D., President of Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation; Cheryl DeMars, President and CEO of The Alliance; Dow Constantine, Executive of King County; and Jonathan B. Perlin, M.D., Ph.D., M.S.H.A., M.A.C.P., President of Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer at HCA Healthcare. The hearing focused on some of the unique and inventive methods that industry leaders are using to insure cost-effective, quality care across the nation. During the hearing, Senator Murkowski explained that in Alaska, many lack access to basic healthcare support that others may take for granted. Murkowski asked the panel to share how the progress they've made in their more urban communities can be applied to high cost, low-population areas, such as Alaska. (Click the image to view Senator Murkowski's remarks and questions during the hearing) In response, Dr. Lee Gross discussed the success of collaboration between Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation and a Critical Access Hospital, which could help save money for rural communities and improve primary care. Although I am in Southwest Florida, we're about 45 minutes from a Critical Access rural hospital and that's actually the area that we partnered with to get bundled surgical pricing. And what that's been able to do is for us to drive elective surgical volume into this Critical Access Hospital that would have left the region. So even a 10 percent increase in margin for a hospital like this is actually huge. It's the difference between staying open or closing in certain wards, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-recognizing-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-indian-child-welfare-act | Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act | 2018-11-28 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.28.18 Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act Today,U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.), vice chairman and chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, respectively, along withU.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and U.S. Representatives Karen Bass (D-Calif.) and Tom Cole (R-Okla.), led46 members of Congress in introducing a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), and recognizing its importance to promoting the stability and security of Tribal communities and families. ICWA sets best-practice standards for child welfare and adoption proceedings involving children who are members of a federally-recognized Tribe or are eligible for membership in a federally-recognized Tribe. It was designed to respond to the disproportionately high number of Native children who were unnecessarily removed from their families. When the law was first enacted in 1978, one-third of all Native children in the U.S. were placed in foster care or adoptive homes by child welfare systems unfamiliar with tribal child rearing practices, resulting in generations of displaced Native children.Over four decades, the law has become the gold standard for child welfare policy and keeping Native children connected to their communities and cultures. Native American children, like all children, thrive when they are able to grow up with the support of their families, communities, and cultures,said Udall. Congress enacted the Indian Child Welfare Act in 1978 to ensure that best practices in child custody for Native communities are in place, keeping families together and kids healthy and safe. Now, on the 40th anniversary of its passage, I'm proud to have worked with my colleagues in the House and Senate to mark the important impact that this law has had on generations of Native kids. The Indian Child Welfare Act is an important piece of legislation that respects the principles of govern… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399234 | Young Supports Coast Guard Authorization Legislation | 2018-11-27 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on S. 140, the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 and with Alaska Congressman Don Young's support, the bill will now go to the President's desk for signature. The Coast Guard is a crucial branch of our military that protects and defends our waters and borders which we see in Alaska every day, said Congressman Young. The focus of this legislation is to improve how the Coast Guard operates nationwide and in Alaska this is especially important for Arctic operations and maritime commerce in our region. As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I was able to secure several provisions that will directly support the Coast Guard in Alaska as well as reducing regulatory burdens on both recreational boaters and fishing vessels. I'm proud of the tremendous work the brave men and women of the Coast Guard accomplish for this country and with the passage of this bill, I believe they will be better equipped for their future missions. Provisions Congressman Young Secured: Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) After nearly 15 years of work, there will be a national standard for regulation of ballast water and other incidental discharges while also providing permanent exemption for commercial fishing vessels and commercial vessels under 75 feet from needing to obtain burdensome permits through the Environmental Protection Agency. Reauthorization of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act which will improve hydrographic surveying, especially of the Arctic. Additionally, this will assist in the construction of a new homeport for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research vessel Fairweather in Ketchikan. A fishery endorsement for the vessel Western Challenger to correct an issue from a previous Coast Guard Authorization. Provisions of Interest for Alaska: Allows for more localized decision making in Alaskan waters by the Coast Guard in the approval of oil spill response… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/congress-sends-feinstein-murkowski-wyden-earthquake-resilience-act-to-presidents-desk | Congress Sends Feinstein-Murkowski-Wyden Earthquake Resilience Act to Presidents Desk | 2018-11-27 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.27.18 Congress Sends Feinstein-Murkowski-Wyden Earthquake Resilience Act to President's Desk The House of Representatives today passed the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act, a bipartisan bill to improve the nation's earthquake preparedness. The legislation, introduced by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, modernizes earthquake-safety programs that help states prepare for and respond to earthquakes. The Senate unanimously passed the bill in September. It was cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. I'm pleased that this important bill will soon be signed into law, Murkowski said. Alaskans face daily threats from earthquakes and cascading hazards like tsunamis and landslides. Our bipartisan legislation builds upon the good work already underway through the Advanced National Seismic System to ensure communities in Alaska and across the country have the tools they need to be better prepared, safer, and more resilient. It's a question of when, not if, another major earthquake will strike the United States, and we have to be ready, Feinstein said. Now that the House has passed this lifesaving legislation, it heads to the White House to be signed. This bipartisan effort ensures that vital research funds and the development of an early-warning system will continue so we're prepared for the next big quake. Being as prepared as we can be for natural disasters is the name of the game. When the West Coast is struck by a large earthquake it is absolutely crucial that communities be prepared, Wyden said. This legislation will help make sure communities in Oregon have the resources to be ready to protect families, businesses and infrastructure for when the big one hits. First authorized in 1977, the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) has led to significant improv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senate-passes-sens-coons-murkowski-harris-bill-to-recognize-hidden-figures-for-contributions-to-us-leadership-during-the-space-race- | Senate passes Sens. Coons, Murkowski, Harris bill to recognize Hidden Figures for contributions to U.S. leadership during the Space Race | 2018-11-21 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.21.18 Senate passes Sens. Coons, Murkowski, Harris bill to recognize Hidden Figures' for contributions to U.S. leadership during the Space Race Legislation will award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Dr. Christine Darden for their work at NASA Last week, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.).The legislation, sponsored by a total of 70 senators, wouldaward Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden,posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, and award a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the contributions of all women who worked atNASA or its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), during the Space Race. The bill serves tocommendthese womenfor their contributions to NASA's success during the Space Race andhighlighttheir broader impact on society;paving the way for women, especially women of color,in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the U.S. It is awarded to those who have performed an achievement that has had an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized in the recipient's field for years to come. The Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act will honor: Katherine Johnson, who calculated trajectories for multiple NASA space missions including the first human spaceflight by an American, Alan Shepard's Freedom 7 mission. She also calculated trajectories for John Glenn's Friendship 7 mission to orbit the earth. During her time at NASA, she became the first woman recognized as an author of a report from the Flight Research Division. Dorothy Vaughan, who led the West Area Computing unit for nine years, as the first African American supervisor at… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-sullivan-applauds-passage-of-coast-guard-authorization-act-in-speech-on-senate-floor | ICYMI: Sullivan Applauds Passage of Coast Guard Authorization Act in Speech on Senate Floor | 2018-11-19 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 11.19.18 ICYMI: Sullivan Applauds Passage of Coast Guard Authorization Act in Speech on Senate Floor ICYMI: Sullivan Applauds Passage of Coast Guard Authorization Act in Speech on Senate Floor ANCHORAGE, AK Last week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor following the passage of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, a bipartisan and bicameral agreement he championed to reauthorize the Coast Guard for two years. The bill, which is expected to pass the U.S. House following the Thanksgiving holiday, included a number of priorities and provisions of Alaskan interest, including a focus on the Coast Guard's recapitalization efforts, positioning of Coast Guard assets to respond in the Arctic, a plan to address our nation's ice breaking capabilities and more. For more information, click here. Of particular interest, the bill also included a decade's long effort to permanently exempt fishing vessels from the EPA's incidental discharge regulations which required permits for even the most basic activity, including vessel deck runoff, hosing out their fish holds, and other minor discharges. As detailed in reporting by Alaska Public Media Network's Liz Ruskin: After over a decade of working on [vessel incidental discharge], it's a huge deal to finally have it done, United Fishermen of Alaska President Matt Alward said. Sullivan applauds passage of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 in speech on Senate floor (Click image or here to watch). COAST GUARD REAUTHORIZATION BILL -- (U.S. Senate November 15, 2018) Mr. President, I want to echo what my colleague from Tennessee just mentioned about a lot of bipartisan accomplishments on the Senate floor over the last several weeks. They are really important ones. He led the charge on the opioid bill which is going to help our entire country and so many others. They don't always get reported in the press, but it is important to make sure our fellow Americans, our constituents, know that is happening. This afternoon, I want to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-encouraged-by-bc-govts-efforts-to-finally-clean-up-and-close-tulsequah-chief-mine | Sullivan Encouraged by B.C. Govts Efforts to Finally Clean Up & Close Tulsequah Chief Mine | 2018-11-19 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 11.19.18 Sullivan Encouraged by B.C. Govt's Efforts to Finally Clean Up & Close Tulsequah Chief Mine ANCHORAGE, AK U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement in response to news that the British Columbia (B.C.) government will begin taking steps to clean up and permanently close the Tulsequah Chief Mine, which is located 40 miles northeast of Juneau. I am encouraged to see the B.C. government taking a more active role in the long overdue clean-up of the Tulsequah Chief mine, said Senator Sullivan. The announcement that the government intends to move forward and develop a remediation plan is a step in the right direction. As voices on both sides of the border have been asking for years, it's time for the B.C. government, the state ofAlaska, Alaska Native and First Nations communities work together to remove this and other looming threats over our rivers, fisheries, and communities' health and wellbeing. SEN. SULLIVAN'S WORK TO ADDRESS TRANSBOUNDARY MINING ISSUE: In November 2017 the Alaska Delegation sent a letter to then-Secretary Rex Tillerson urging the State Department to prioritize transboundary watersheds, bringing this important issue to the Cabinet level. That letter has been followed by sustained efforts on behalf of the Delegations to engage with their Canadian counterparts and work towards accountability for mining projects that may affect transboundary watersheds. Specifically, the Alaska Delegation has repeatedly stressed the need for binding protections, joint water quality monitoring, and financial assurances to ensure mine operators in British Columbia will be held accountable for any impacts to transboundary water quality that might threaten Alaskan livelihoods or subsistence. In February 2018, Senator Sullivan and former Lt. Governor Mallott traveled to Ottawa, Canada, to meet with senior officials in the Canadian government to discuss the transboundary mining issues impacting Southeast Alaska. In August 2018, Senator Sullivan and former… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/11/15/2018/durbin-murkowski-statement-on-new-fda-e-cigarette-regulations | Durbin, Murkowski Statement On New FDA E-Cigarette Regulations | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.15.18 Durbin, Murkowski Statement On New FDA E-Cigarette Regulations FDA's announcement today makes many changes Durbin and Murkowski proposed in their bill, the SAFE Kids Act U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today released the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulations on e-cigarette flavorings and flavored cigars: E-cigarette use among children and teenagers is an epidemic, just askour federal health agencies orany school teacher in America. The FDA isfinally moving in the right directionby cracking down on the sale ofkid-friendly flavors ine-cigarettes and cigars, and improving online age verification for sales of these addictive products steps that we called for when we introduced theSAFEKids Act this year. The bottom line is this: it'sludicrousto think flavors like bubblegum, cotton candy,or tuttifruittiare meant for adults. E-cigarette companies want to hook another generation of Americans onto a deadly and addictive product so they have a customer for life. These flavors are the key to theircallous businessstrategy, and they have no business being sold on the market. The FDA's actions today make clear that we won't stand for manipulative marketing tactics, and that our children's health and safety will always come first. This year, Durbin and Murkowski introducedbipartisan legislation to crack down on kid-friendly flavorings in highly-addictive e-cigarettes and cigars. The bipartisanStopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Actwould place strong restrictions on e-cigarette flavorings and ban cigar flavorings altogether, and much of the FDA's announcement today makes the changes Durbin and Murkowski proposed in their bill. In October, Durbin and Murkowski urgedthe FDA to immediately ban kid-friendly e-cigarette flavorings and restrict online sales of the addictive nicotine products. In Septembe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/committee-reviews-ferc-park-service_and-nuclear-energy-nominees- | Committee Reviews FERC, Park Service, and Nuclear Energy Nominees | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.15.18 Committee Reviews FERC, Park Service, and Nuclear Energy Nominees U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing to consider nominees for the Department of Energy (DOE), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the National Park Service. The nominees were Dr. Rita Baranwal to be Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at DOE; Mr. Bernie McNamee to be a member of FERC; and Mr. David Vela to be Director of the National Park Service. Murkowski opened the hearing by noting the ongoing tragedy with wildfires in California, which have led to significant loss of life and tremendous devastation. She then spoke to Dr. Baranwal's current role at the Gateway Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear program at Idaho National Laboratory and the importance of her new role, should she be confirmed. Dr. Baranwal will have the opportunity to help shape the future of nuclear energynot just here in the United States, but globally, as well, Murkowski said. Her experience and expertise will help as we seek to become a global leader in advanced nuclear innovation. Murkowski reinforced with Mr. McNamee what she prioritizes as the role of the FERC. FERC is an independent agency and must continue to function as such, Murkowski said. Mr. McNamee has assured me that he recognizes the importance of maintaining FERC's autonomy and is committed to taking an independent role at the commission. FERC plays a vital role, along with the states and the private industry, in powering America. If confirmed, I would be committed to seeing that this success continues. To that end, I think that markets are the best way to allocate resources and set prices, McNamee said. And if confirmed, I am committed to continuing FERC's independence in its decision making. Murkowski also welcomed Vela, who is the first Hispanic American tapped to lead the National Park Service. Our national parks are some of our nation's greatest treasures. In order to ensure our parks are here for future generations, we must balance our… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-supports-coast-guard-reauthorization | Murkowski Supports Coast Guard Reauthorization | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.15.18 Murkowski Supports Coast Guard Reauthorization Applauds Senator Sullivan for his Leadership in Authoring Bill U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) last night voted in favor of S. 140, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, which passed in a 94-6 vote. The bipartisan legislation co-authored by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), co-sponsored by Senator Murkowski, will further develop America's presence in the Arctic, support the maintenance and repair of U.S. Coast Guard infrastructure, and improve safety among recreational boaters. The reauthorization also provides Alaskan fishermen permanent exemption of vessel discharge permitting requirements for commercial fishing vessels. I thank Senator Sullivan for his leadership and hard work on this bill as Chairman of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee's Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere and Coast Guard. An investment in the Coast Guard is an investment in the safety of Alaskans, our environment, and our maritime region. This bill is a step towards further developing our presence in the Arctic and will help us engage more deeply in activities in the North, providing an opportunity for increased development in the region, said Senator Murkowski. I'm particularly pleased that this bill will permanently exempt Alaskans from the EPA incidental discharge regulation, providing much needed protection for our fisherman and coastal communities. In the past, Alaskan fishermen and more than 8,000 boats statewide have been at risk of serious fines for simply rinsing fish guts off their deck, or rainwater washing other materials off their decks. This finally resolves this issue. Alaska Highlights: Strategy in the Arctic: Supports continued growth of the Arctic in national security interests and economic prosperity. Requests a report that provides a status update on implementing its Arctic Strategy, including an analysis of the sufficiency of the dist… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-highlights-findings-of-new-report-on-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls | Murkowski Highlights Findings of New Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls | 2018-11-14 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.14.18 Murkowski Highlights Findings of New Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Senator joins Indian health specialists in calling for improved data and better cooperation from all levels of government A report (attached) prepared by the Seattle-based Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) and released today by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) indicates the epidemic of violence against Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) initially believed to be confined to Indian Country, is far more reaching. It occurs in cities, large and small, across the nation with 75 new cases in 2018, alone. Violence against Native American and Alaska Native women is a dire issue, with murder being the third-leading cause of death of indigenous women. This report sheds an important light on the extent of the problem and highlights the urgent need for all jurisdictions to better track the numbers. We cannot fully tackle this problem if we do not have a full picture, said Senator Lisa Murkowski. Legislators at all levels of government and law enforcement agencies must commit to better tracking the number of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls, and to consulting with tribal nations on the cases involving their members. We have a duty of moral trust toward our nation's first people and must be part of the solution. I intend to see that the full array of federal programs which address violence in our society are brought to bear to address this epidemic. There is much more that we can be doing, and it's long time that we start. (Click here and image above to watch video.) The report, compiled from Freedom of Information Act information, news media accounts, social media and personal contacts documents 506 cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG) in 71 U.S. cities in 29 states, stretching from Baltimore and Orlando, from Southern California to norther… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-fulfills-years-long-commitment-to-permanently-exempt-alaska-fishing-vessels-from-incidental-discharge-regulations | Sullivan Fulfills Years-Long Commitment to Permanently Exempt Alaska Fishing Vessels from Incidental Discharge Regulations | 2018-11-14 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 11.14.18 Sullivan Fulfills Years-Long Commitment to Permanently Exempt Alaska Fishing Vessels from Incidental Discharge Regulations Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Bill Passes Senate WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chairman of the Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard subcommittee, today applauded the Senate passage of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, bipartisan legislation he co-authored to support the Coast Guard and its many missions. The legislation, which passed today by a vote of 94 to 6, includes a Sullivan-negotiated provision known as the Vessel Incident Discharge Act (VIDA) to provide Alaska fishing vessel owners and operators relief from a patchwork of overly burdensome and confusing federal and state regulations for vessel ballast water and incidental discharges. The provisions provide a permanent exemption on incidental vessel discharge for all commercial fishing vessels and commercial vessels under 79 feet in length. Without this exemption, small vessel operators and fishermen would be forced to obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permits for even the most basic activity, including vessel deck runoff, hosing out their fish holds, and other minor discharges. The language also provides a comprehensive fix to a broken regulatory framework by establishing a single, nationally uniform standard for the regulation of ballast water and other vessel discharges. Senator Sullivan applauds passage of the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2018 in speech on the Senate floor (click here to watch). Plain and simple, this issue which dates back over a decade has created nothing but uncertainty for Alaska's fishermen, diverting attention and resources from running their businesses to complying with needless federal regulations, said Senator Sullivan. VIDA will provide Alaska's fishermen with a long sought peace of mind from the threat of fed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/11/11/2018/murkowski-honors-our-veterans- | Murkowski Honors Our Veterans | 2018-11-11 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.11.18 Murkowski Honors Our Veterans U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) shared the following message with Alaskans on Veterans Day: Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on November 11th, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11th became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day. This day is an opportunity to honor Americans who have answered the call to serve, whether in times of peace or in times of war. They have sacrificed their safety, their time, and so much more in the name of America's freedom and protection. An estimated 70,000 veterans live among us in Alaska, more veterans per capita than any other state. But these numbers are not just statistics. They are our friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors. They are stories of commitment, courage, strength, and perseverance. Today we honor them for their devotion to duty-- to our state and to our great nation. And let us not only offer the appreciation of a grateful nation to our veterans, but also to their families, as we know their lives have been deeply impacted by the duty of their loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have fought and served honorably. They have served with great devotion and follow a great tradition, the legacy left to them by a long line of brave veterans in our nation's history. We owe each of them a sincere thank you for the lives we live today. But our thanks and honor cannot be limited to just one day. We should always remember to voice the gratefulness we have for the freedoms and liberties that our military has secured for us and continues to protect. Words will always fall short of expressing our appreciation, but on this Veterans Day, we say thank you to those who serve-- past, present, and future. God bless. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sullivan-applaud-usda-for-approving-30m-purchase-of-alaska-pollock-for-nutrition-assistance-programs | Murkowski, Sullivan Applaud USDA for Approving $30M Purchase of Alaska Pollock for Nutrition Assistance Programs | 2018-11-03 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 11.03.18 Murkowski, Sullivan Applaud USDA for Approving $30M Purchase of Alaska Pollock for Nutrition Assistance Programs Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) approval of a Section 32 purchase of up to $30 million of Alaska Pollock for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. This decision comes following a letter written by Senators Murkowski and Sullivan in September, urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, to exercise his authority to initiate a purchase of Alaska Pollock products. Alaska Pollock is a significant and lucrative market for Alaska and the United States, accounting for one-third of our country's seafood output. Unfortunately, in light of the retaliatory tariffs imposed by China on Alaska Pollock products, many of those involved in the industry have suffered, said Senator Murkowski. I'm encouraged to know that the USDA, under the leadership of Secretary Perdue, has approved this purchase of Alaska Pollock, which will provide a healthy protein source for American households and help safeguard the livelihoods of so many fisherman and coastal communities across our state. I want to thank Secretary Perdue for approving this purchase of wild caught Alaska Pollock a win-win forAlaska and also those in need across the U.S., said Senator Sullivan. Wild Alaska Pollock is a plentiful resource that will provide a high quality and healthy source of protein to thousands of Americans. This support will go a long way to blunt the effects of the retaliatory tariffs from China, particularly their impacts on Alaska's coastal communities and fishermen. Note: This purchase is not associated with the funding to provide relief for farmers and producers which have been negatively affected by unfair trade exercises. This purchases is a portion of the standard operations of administering Section 32. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/comprehensive-bill-to-fight-opioid-crisis-signed-into-law | Comprehensive Bill to Fight Opioid Crisis Signed into Law | 2018-10-24 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.24.18 Comprehensive Bill to Fight Opioid Crisis Signed into Law Includes Legislation by Murkowski to Address Prevention, Workforce Shortage, Recovery, and Research U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) applauded President Trump for signing into law today the final bipartisan, bicameral opioid legislative package the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which passed the Senate on October 3 in a 98-1 vote. As a member of the Senate HELP Committee, Senator Murkowski secured provisions in the final package which bolster research initiatives, address the shortage of professionals to provide treatment and recovery services, and create a tangible system for measuring progress towards stopping the epidemic. Opioids have caused destruction for far too long. This epidemic has not only harmed those that are addicted, but also their loved ones and entire communities; this legislation supports those in recovery as well as their families and children. We are aware that in Alaska there is a shortage of trained professionals to treat addiction and substance abuse; this legislation will help bridge that gap. Alaska also needs more facilities for treatment and recovery; this bill will help address those needs. We know illegal drugs are entering our communities through the postal service; this bill works to stop that flow, said Senator Murkowski. Throughout the process of crafting this opioid package, I fought to ensure Alaska's priorities were well-represented and the final product is one that will create long-term solutions and help heal our families and communities, creating a safer future for our state and nation. BILL HIGHLIGHTS: Senator Murkowski Provisions Cutting-Edge Research: Includes a bill Senator Murkowski cosponsored, the Advancing Cutting-Edge Research Act, to allow the National Institutes of Health to use its other transactions authority for high impact cutting-edge research projects. Jessie's Law:… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-statement-on-changes-in-ferc-leadership- | Murkowski Statement on Changes in FERC Leadership | 2018-10-24 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.24.18 Murkowski Statement on Changes in FERC Leadership U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement after Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Kevin McIntyre announced that he would step down as chairman due to ongoing health issues. President Trump has designated Neil Chatterjee to serve as chairman. I thank Chairman McIntyre for his leadership at the agency, and pray for his swift recovery and return to good health as he continues as a commissioner, Murkowski said. I'm confident that Chairman Chatterjee will once again effectively lead the agency, and I will work with my Senate colleagues to restore a full complement of commissioners as quickly as possible. FERC is an independent commission that regulates interstate transmission and licenses hydropower projects. It is also responsible for approving LNG terminals and natural gas pipelines. There are currently four commissioners serving at FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee, Kevin McIntyre, Cheryl LaFleur, and Richard Glick. The president has the authority to designate the chairman of FERC, and does not require Senate approval to do so. The president also recently nominated Bernard McNamee to be a member of FERC, and the committee has scheduled his nomination hearing for Thursday, Nov. 15. Murkowski is chairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Related Issues: Energy Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-convenes-senate-field-hearing-on-the-state-of-our-salmon | Sullivan Convenes Senate Field Hearing on "The State of Our Salmon" | 2018-10-20 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | *** To submit public testimony for the record, please email Public_Testimony@sullivan.senate.gov by November 1, 2018. *** ANCHORAGE, AK -- US. Sen.Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of theSubcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and the Coast Guard, convened a hearing titledThe State of Our Salmon, on Saturday, October 20, 2018 during the Alaska Federation of Native annual convention in Anchorage, Alaska. Senator Sullivan convening Senate field hearing on "The State of Our Salmon" "From Ketchikan, to Cordova to Kodiakfrom Grayling to Emmonak and everywhere else I travel across our great statethe health of the salmon fishery is always on the forefront of the minds of Alaskans," Senator Sullivan said during the Senate field hearing. "In response to their concerns and many varying theories of what is occurringwhether ocean acidification, the so-called warm water blob, or something entirely differentI called this hearing to review the science behind Alaska's salmon fisheries. I'm pleased to have an impressive panel of experts here today to discuss these issues, including our federal and state managers." The hearing reviewed the health of Alaska's salmon fisheries and examined the current data and information necessary for maintaining healthy and sustainable stocks. and included testimony from key federal, state and regional experts. "Using the best science available is an essential tenet for fisheries management, and is necessary for maintaining healthy and sustainable stocks for generations to come. This hearing is intended to examine the current data available and identify information gaps," Sullivan said. "Both the state and federal government have a role in providing that science, in conjunction with the assistance of our academic and other research institutionsand I would arguethe knowledge of the fishermen themselves, who are closest to the resource and most reliant on its bounty for their livelihoods and subsistence needs." Witnesses included: | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-spotlights-alaska-at-arctic-circle-assembly-in-iceland | Murkowski Spotlights Alaska at Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland | 2018-10-19 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.19.18 Murkowski Spotlights Alaska at Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today delivered remarks during the opening session of the 2018 Arctic Circle Assembly, which is being held in Reykjavik, Iceland. The Assembly annually brings together more than 2,000 of the mostinfluential leaders, policymakers, and experts from more than 60 countries to focus on the Arctic region. This year's Assembly showcase is the state of Alaska America's Arctic. Murkowski speaking at the Arctic Circle Assembly It is an honor to have Alaska spotlighted during this year's event, Murkowski said. From energy innovation to community adaptation and scientific research, Alaskans are leading the way and looking to collaborate with international partners. Our focus drives us to pursue responsible economic development while addressing the challenges of a harsh and fragile environment, and acting as good stewards to preserve our resources and our way of life for future generations. Murkowski pointed to the innovative solutions being tested and implemented in isolated communities across the state to provide Alaskans with access to sustainable energy and healthcare. From our experience in operating microgrids and distributed sources of power generation, to the testing grounds for unmanned aerial systems, as well as in the areas of telehealth and telemedicine, Alaska is an Arctic leader, Murkowski said. If necessity is the mother of invention, you will find plenty of necessity in America's Arctic. Our need to drive down costs and increase reliability in remote and isolated communities drives our innovation. Murkowski also acknowledged an important gathering taking place simultaneously in Alaska the annual convention of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN). We are fortunate that a number of Alaska Natives are with us in Iceland, even while this is also AFN week, Murkowski said. Alaska is well represented here in Iceland as we make the AFN Convention an international affair. In addition, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-sullivan-convenes-first-hearing-as-readiness-subcommittee-chairman | ICYMI: Sullivan Convenes First Hearing as Readiness Subcommittee Chairman | 2018-10-17 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.17.18 ICYMI: Sullivan Convenes First Hearing as Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Air Force Leaders Optimistic, Anticipate Continued Progress in Face of Readiness Challenges WASHINGTON, DC Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) held his first hearing as the new chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support to explore the Air Force's efforts to improve its readiness which has steadily declined over several decades. Senator Sullivan convened the hearing nearly six months since the full Senate Armed Services Committee heard testimony from the Air Force on its current posture in support of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. He stated, In those six months a lot has happened. The National Defense Authorization Act was passed with $716 billion in authorized funding. And it didn't get a lot of press, but 87 U.S. senators voted for that billa very bipartisan effort to rebuild our military. Sullivan Convenes Hearing on United States Air Force Readiness (click image or here to watch). Senator Sullivan continued, the Air Force of today looks, in some respects, very much like the Air Force of yesterday. And that's not a compliment. For instance, the average Air Force aircraft is 28 years old. And since Desert Storm, we have 58 percent fewer combat coated fighter squadrons. While this is not a modernization hearing, it is a readiness hearing. And unless we modernize our Air Force for the future, we will put lives at risk, both, on the ground, and in the air in terms of readiness. Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson said the service is focusing on four elements for readiness recovery: people, readiness, training and cost effective maintenance and logistics. The service's end strength has increased to 685,000 as a result of timely Congressional appropriations. The Air Force is increasing pilot production from training 1,160 pilots in FY 2017 to 1,311 in FY 2019… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-welcomes-treasury-secretary-in-alaska | Murkowski Welcomes Treasury Secretary in Alaska | 2018-10-15 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.15.18 Murkowski Welcomes Treasury Secretary in Alaska Hosts Roundtable in Fairbanks With Local Business and Community Leaders U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) this weekend welcomed U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin to Alaska. During the Secretary's visit, Senator Murkowski brought together local community and business leaders from industries such as tourism, real estate, banking, and finance to discuss Alaska's economy and opportunities. It is truly an honor to have Secretary Mnuchin in Alaska, and I thank him for taking the time to make the trip, said Senator Lisa Murkowski. This visit was a tremendous opportunity for both the Secretary and Alaskans to discuss our unique needs and opportunities. With last year's passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, it was also valuable for the Secretary to hear from businesses about how tax reform is encouraging the economic growth needed to create jobs, generate new revenue, and grow our economy. I'm thankful for the opportunity to put a spotlight on the administration's understanding of Fairbanks and Alaska's economy. Thanks to Senator Murkowski's ongoing commitment to Fairbanks, a team of local bankers and business people had an unprecedented opportunity to visit with Secretary Mnuchin from the U.S. Department of Treasury while he was in Fairbanks, said Steve Lundgren, Denali State Bank President and CEO, It was a pleasure to welcome Secretary Mnuchin into our very own boardroom at our Cushman Street location. Because the Secretary is a banker, having worked both with community and regional banks, we had a lot to talk about. To my surprise, the Secretary was familiar with some of the unique challenges related to our economy, educational system and healthcare needs. It is clear the Secretary understands some of these challenges can be improved if people have hope and jobs to support their families. Because of the Secretary's prior experience working with comm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399230 | Bill Sponsored by Sullivan and Whitehouse, Championed by Young, Bonamici Signed Into Law | 2018-10-11 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | Today, President Trump signedS. 3508, The Save Our Seas Act, into law which willassist local communities and states in removing garbage and debris from our oceans and shores. House Oceans Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Congressman Don Young (R-AK)introduced theHouse companionbill,H.R. 2748,last year. Alaskans know, better than most, how marine debris can impact our oceans and coastlines,said Congressman Don Young.I was proud to work with my Oceans Caucus colleagues, particularly my co-chair Suzanne Bonamici, to pass this critical legislation out of the House. This bill will allow NOAA and the Coast Guard to address the creation and cleanup of marine debris, and will give the U.S. tools to work with foreign allies to ensure they have the necessary tools to end this crisis. I am very pleased to see this legislation signed into law, and I appreciate my colleagues in the House who passed this bill with unanimous consent. The ocean is resilient and we can help it heal, but we cannot continue to ignore the garbage polluting our oceans and shores, said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. More than eight million tons of plastic are dumped into our oceans each year,harming our coastal economies, endangering marine life, destroying important marine habitat, propagating invasive species, and creating hazardous conditions for the maritime industry. I was proud to work with my fellow House Oceans Caucus Co-Chair Don Young on this bipartisan bill to assist local communities and states in preventing and responding to marine debris events. Marine debris is entirely preventable and establishing this law is an important step in protecting the health of our oceans. TheSave Our Seas Act reauthorizes the NOAA Marine Debris Program through Fiscal Year 2022 and provides resources to help states respond to severe marine debris events. The bill allows the NOAA Administrator, in coordination with relevant Governors, to declare severe marine debris events, authorize funding to assist with cleanup and response, and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-speaks-to-alaskan-perspective-of-short-term-health-insurance-plans- | Murkowski Speaks to Alaskan Perspective of Short-Term Health Insurance Plans | 2018-10-11 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.11.18 Murkowski Speaks to Alaskan Perspective of Short-Term Health Insurance Plans I would ask that they turn to the realities that we are facing a state like Alaska' U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) yesterday spoke on the Senate floor on Senate Joint Resolution 63, a resolution of disapproval that would overturn a Trump administration rule that expanded the length of time that consumers can keep short-term health insurance plans. Senator Murkowski used the opportunity to explain an Alaskan perspective on short-term plans and its influence on her no vote on the joint resolution. In Alaska we are the highest cost in terms of cost of care, highest in terms of cost of coverage, and we are still one of those states that has but one insurer on the exchange in Alaska. So our options are really pretty limited. And so as I am speaking to individuals on what they are hoping for when it comes to coverage. They're looking for additional options but they're looking for affordable options, as well. And it is true, absolutely true, that the short term plans do not offer as much, or certainly may not offer as much, in the way of coverage, as those plans that are offered on the individual exchanges. But I have had to come down on this issue on the side of more choice for consumers, more options, being a good thing for consumers. (Click here to view the video) During her speech, Senator Murkowski explained that roughly 18,000 Alaskans are enrolled on the individual exchange and in recent years roughly 15,000 have chosen to pay the individual mandate penalty rather than purchase insurance due to unaffordability. The average premium for plan year 2018, this is according to CMS data, was $804 per month. So what I'm getting from constituents as they're writing in and calling in to me- they're telling me what they're paying for their plan. For a family of four, premium was over $2,000 dollars a month with a $7,500 dol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/bipartisan-bill-to-tackle-marine-debris-crisis-signed-into-law | Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Marine Debris Crisis Signed into Law | 2018-10-11 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.11.18 Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Marine Debris Crisis Signed into Law Save Our Seas Act to help communities address the marine debris epidemic affecting America's oceans, shorelines, and other waterways WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today applauded the signing by President Trump of their bipartisan Save Our Seas (SOS) Act, legislation to address the marine debris epidemic affecting America's oceans, shorelines, and inland waterways, as well as other coasts across the globe. The Senators both members of the Senate Oceans Caucus introduced the legislation in March 2017 to boost the federal government's domestic and international response to the millions of tons of plastic waste and other garbage that litter our shores and pollute our oceans, endanger wildlife, and disrupt commerce. The bill which was signed today during a ceremony at the White House will also foster cooperation between the United States and other nations to confront the crisis worldwide. President Donald J. Trump signs S.3508-Save Our Seas Act of 2018 Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in the Oval Office of the White House (click here to watch) This bipartisan legislation is important for the country, for the world, and certainly for Alaska, which has more coastline than the rest of the Lower 48 combined, said Senator Sullivan. The prevalence of marine debris on our shores is a chronic issue. This bill will serve to strengthen the federal response capabilities to marine debris disasters, combat land based marine debris resources, and encourage interagency coordination in stemming the tide of ocean trash and importantly encourage the Trump administration to pursue international agreements with regard to this challenge. Everyone from scientists, to journalists, to fishermen, to coastal industries and international corporations are sounding the alarm about plastic trash and ot… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-honors-alaskan-of-the-week-lisa-sauder | Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Lisa Sauder | 2018-10-11 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.11.18 Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Lisa Sauder WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recognized Lisa Sauder, the Executive Director of Bean's Caf in Anchorage, for her continued advocacy and work on behalf of the hungry and homeless. Lisa was honored as part of Senator Sullivan's Alaskan of the Week series. Sullivan Honoring Lisa Sauder as Alaskan of the Week (Click image or here to watch, click here to download). SENATE FLOORTRIBUTE TO LISA SAUDER (U.S. Senate October 10, 2018) Mr. President, as the Presiding Officer knows, I have been coming down here nearly every week--usually Wednesday or Thursday--for the last 2 years to talk about somebody who is making a big difference in my State, the great State of Alaska. I call this person our Alaskan of the Week. Most of the people who visit Alaska do so in the summer--I was honored the Presiding Officer and his family came up to visit this summer--and we know that is understandable, to come up when the Sun is high in the sky, but this time of year is truly magnificent in my great State. To borrow a phrase that is no doubt familiar to many, including some of the pages: Winter is coming. Winter is coming. Every day, the Sun comes up later and sets earlier. Snow is already on the ground in some places in Alaska. In some places in the State, the mountains are dusted--termination dust, we call it--and that dust is quickly turning into deep snow and making its way down the mountains. It will not be long before it spreads out all throughout our communities in Anchorage and other cities. The whole State is crackling with energy to get ready for the long winter, like we do every year. For some, though--particularly for the hungry and the homeless--winter in Alaska can be incredibly difficult and incredibly challenging. Actually, as we all know here, for the hungry and the homeless any time of the year can be incredibly difficult and challenging. In Anchorage, there is a place where everyone, no matter who you are, is greeted with di… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/icymi-alaskan-caught-salmon-removed-from-proposed-tariffs_ | ICYMI: Alaskan-Caught Salmon Removed from Proposed Tariffs | 2018-10-10 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.10.18 ICYMI: Alaskan-Caught Salmon Removed from Proposed Tariffs USTR Finalizes Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Imports As the 2018 salmon season wrapped up in Alaska, Alaskans received news from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that certain Alaskan salmon will be excluded from the list of seafood imports subject to tariffs, allowing Alaska seafood producers who send salmon to China for limited processing to reimport those products to the United States, tariff-free. This action comes after these items were initially included on a list of hundreds of goods entering the United States which would be impacted by tariffs. I have been concerned about the impact that China's tariffs on American seafood will have on Alaska's economy and urged President Trump to work towards a trade policy with China that protects these critical markets for our seafood industry. I commend USTR's decision to withdraw proposed tariffs on certain Alaska caught salmon as it is imperative that our seafood industryone of the key economic drivers in our statehas the ability to continue providing high-quality, sustainably harvested seafood to American consumers, Senator Murkowski said. This announcement is good news for our seafood industry, meaning Alaskans won't be taxing our own salmon products as they return to the U.S. for domestic consumption. The announcement from USTR follows months of dedicated efforts by Alaska's Congressional Delegation to push for a national trade policy that supports seafood producers and coastal communities. Senator Murkowski has been vocal on seafood tariffs, raising the issue with officials from USTR and the International Trade Administration (ITA) during hearings before the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. In July, Senator Murkowski questioned U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on the Administration's trade strategy and how … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senate-passes-major-water-infrastructure-bill | Senate Passes Major Water Infrastructure Bill | 2018-10-10 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.10.18 Senate Passes Major Water Infrastructure Bill Murkowski Secures Alaska Priorities U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after the Senate passed, S. 3021, America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, through a bipartisan vote of 99-1. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives by voice vote in September, now heads to the president's desk. Working closely with leaders on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, including Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Murkowski secured a number of water infrastructure and hydropower-related provisions that will benefit Alaska. This important legislation will provide safe drinking water for our communities and invest in needed water infrastructure, ranging from ports to water storage, in Alaska and all across our country, Murkowski said. I'm also pleased that this bill includes a number of hydropower provisions, which will streamline the permitting process, reduce costs, and allow for the continued consideration of the Mahoney Lake project. I'm proud of our work on this bill and look forward to the president signing it into law. Among the provisions included in the bill are: S. 724, a bill to amend the Federal Power Act to streamline authorizations for necessary hydropower approvals, sponsored by Sen. Murkowski; S. 215, a bill to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in the State of Alaska, sponsored by Sen. Murkowski and cosponsored by Sen. Sullivan; A provision to encourage utilities to take early action to make needed investments in existing hydropower projects, including efficiency, capacity, environmental, and safety upgrades; A provision to address the high cost of construction in remote areas of Alaska, and high dem… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/building-on-recent-momentum-congress-sends-major-water-infrastructure-package-to-presidents-desk | Building on Recent Momentum, Congress Sends Major Water Infrastructure Package to Presidents Desk | 2018-10-10 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.10.18 Building on Recent Momentum, Congress Sends Major Water Infrastructure Package to President's Desk Sullivan: Improving our inadequate and deteriorating infrastructure should not be a partisan issue, it should be an issue that unites us WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), is applauding the Senate's passage of S. 3021, the America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018, the fourth major piece of bipartisan legislation to make its way to the President's desk in recent days. The bill was approved today by vote of 99-1 and now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. Improving our inadequate and deteriorating infrastructure should not be a partisan issue, it should be an issue that unites us, said Senator Sullivan. In Alaska, these types of investments and reforms are critical not only for the health and well-being of our communities, but also for important economic activities and areas of national security. This comprehensive water resources bill builds upon previous efforts in Congress to rebuild and expand America's infrastructure, including clean water systems, port maintenance and development, and so much more. Importantly, it includes several key provisions vital to Alaska, including relief for the community of Saint Paul, new authority for tribal consortiums in Alaska to develop water infrastructure projects as non-federal sponsors, language to expedite completion of a feasibility study for the Deep Water Arctic Port at Nome, and other provisions to ensure the federal government realizes its responsibility to provide basic infrastructure for its citizens. AWIA 2018 provisions championed for Alaska by Senator Sullivan include: Saint Paul Harbor: A resolution to a longstanding cost-sharing error against the City of Saint Paul, AK. Following completion of construction of the St. Paul Harbor in 200… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399229 | Alaska Delegation Sends Joint Letter to State Department on Transboundary Mining Activity | 2018-10-09 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | The Alaska Delegation recently joined together to urge the Secretary of State to discuss the risks posed by transboundary mining activity during upcoming bilateral meetings between the United States and Canada. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, Congressman Don Young, Governor Bill Walker, and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressing Alaska's priorities for strong and continued engagement between the State Department and the Canadian Government on the management of mining activity affecting Alaska and British Columbia's transboundary waters. We write to express our appreciation for the Administration's preliminary efforts to protect American interests in the face of potential environmental harm from large-scale hard rock mines in Canada that lack fundamental international oversight, said the Alaska Delegation. These Canadian mining projects are located near transboundary rivers that flow from British Columbia into four U.S. states, including Alaska, and, if managed poorly, pose a threat to Southeast Alaska's flourishing commercial fishing and tourism industries. In November 2017 the Alaska Delegation sent a letter to then-Secretary Rex Tillerson urging the State Department to prioritize transboundary watersheds, bringing this important issue to the Cabinet level. That letter has been followed by sustained efforts on behalf of the Delegations to engage with their Canadian counterparts and work towards accountability for mining projects that may affect transboundary watersheds. Specifically, the Alaska Delegation has repeatedly stressed the need for binding protections, joint water quality monitoring, and financial assurances to ensure mine operators in British Columbia will be held accountable for any impacts to transboundary water quality that might threaten Alaskan livelihoods or subsistence. It is clear that this Administration takes the issue of transboundary watersheds very seriously. We therefore urge the Administration, through your Department, to d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-sends-joint-letter-to-state-department-on-transboundary-mining-activity | Alaska Delegation Sends Joint Letter to State Department on Transboundary Mining Activity | 2018-10-09 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.09.18 Alaska Delegation Sends Joint Letter to State Department on Transboundary Mining Activity The Alaska Delegation recently joined together to urge the Secretary of State to discuss the risks posed by transboundary mining activity during upcoming bilateral meetings between the United States and Canada. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, Congressman Don Young, Governor Bill Walker, and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressing Alaska's priorities for strong and continued engagement between the State Department and the Canadian Government on the management of mining activity affecting Alaska and British Columbia's transboundary waters. We write to express our appreciation for the Administration's preliminary efforts to protect American interests in the face of potential environmental harm from large-scale hard rock mines in Canada that lack fundamental international oversight, said the Alaska Delegation. These Canadian mining projects are located near transboundary rivers that flow from British Columbia into four U.S. states, including Alaska, and, if managed poorly, pose a threat to Southeast Alaska's flourishing commercial fishing and tourism industries. In November 2017 the Alaska Delegation sent a letter to then-Secretary Rex Tillerson urging the State Department to prioritize transboundary watersheds, bringing this important issue to the Cabinet level. That letter has been followed by sustained efforts on behalf of the Delegations to engage with their Canadian counterparts and work towards accountability for mining projects that may affect transboundary watersheds. Specifically, the Alaska Delegation has repeatedly stressed the need for binding protections, joint water quality monitoring, and financial assurances to ensure mine operators in British Columbia will be held accountable for any impacts to transboundary water quality that might threaten Alaskan livelihoods or subsistence. It is clear that this Administration takes the issue … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-outlines-extensive-process-behind-support-for-judge-brett-kavanaugh_ | Sullivan Outlines Extensive Process Behind Support for Judge Brett Kavanaugh | 2018-10-06 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.06.18 Sullivan Outlines Extensive Process Behind Support for Judge Brett Kavanaugh WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor to discuss the extensive process behind his support for the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court. Excerpts from his Senate floor speech are below, and a full transcript can be found here. Sullivan Outlines Extensive Process Behind His Support for Judge Brett Kavanaugh in Speech on Senate Floor (click image or here to watch, click here to download). Voting to Confirm Judge Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court: [Judge Kavanaugh] understands the importance of separations of powers and federalism, holds a healthy skepticism regarding the expansive power of federal agencies, and he is a strong protector of the Second Amendmentall issues that Alaskans care deeply about, which is why I focused on them in my discussions with Judge Kavanaugh. I was convinced then, and remain so, that he is well qualified to be a justice on the Supreme Court. Claims Regarding Alaska Native Rights: To be perfectly clear, if I believed or saw evidence that Judge Kavanaugh's views were somehow opposed or hostile to Alaska Natives a very important population of my state that includes my wife, three daughters, and mother-in-law I would not support his confirmation. I told Judge Kavanaugh this directly and was satisfied with his response. Importantly, Senator Murkowski came to the same conclusion in her discussions with Judge Kavanaugh and she said as much in her remarks last night. On Allegations of Sexual Assault: Dr. Ford's allegations were investigated respectfully and thoroughly by the Senate Judiciary staff and the FBI. Despite her courage in coming forward, none of her allegations were corroborated. The four people Dr. Ford claims were present had no knowledge or memory of any such event, and the others the FBI asked about the alleged incident had no knowledge. One of them, a lifelong friend of Dr. Ford's, Lel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senator-murkowski-speaks-on-supreme-court-nomination_ | Senator Murkowski Speaks on Supreme Court Nomination | 2018-10-05 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.05.18 Senator Murkowski Speaks on Supreme Court Nomination U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) tonight spoke on the Senate floor on her decision to oppose the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the United States Supreme Court. (Click here to view the video) Full Remarks Below: I've come to the floor this evening to share my thoughts on what has been an extraordinarily long, difficult, and truly painful process. As we took up the cloture motion on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court, the process that led us to this vote today has been, in my view, a horrible process. A gut-wrenching process, where good people have been needlessly hurt. Where a woman who never sought the public spotlight, was, I think, cruelly thrust into the brightest of spotlights. A good man, a good man, with sterling academic credentials and unblemished professional record, both as the lawyer, the professional lawyer he was, and judge, and also as a husband and father of two young girls, has been damaged terribly. And as both of these individuals, Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh, have been harmedtheir families have too. We need to, we must do better by them. We must do better as a Legislative Branch. We have a moral obligation to do better than this. I spent more time evaluating and considering the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh than I have with any of the previous nominations to the United States Supreme Court that I've been privileged to review. I've had the opportunity to vote on five Justices prior to this. And I took my time. I was deliberate, thoughtful. Some accused me of being too deliberate, too thoughtful, taking too much time. But this is important to me. It should be important to all of us. And I know that it is important to all of us. And so I studied the record. I sat with Judge Kavanaugh for a lengthy period of time, about an hour and a half, and asked the questions that I had and then did more due diligence. I reviewed the cases and I did my homework. I listened to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399226 | Alaska Legal Services Corporation Receives $169,879 Technology Grant from the Legal Services Corporation | 2018-10-04 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Alaska Legal Services Corporation will receive a $169,879 Technology Initiative Grant to enhance communication with individuals seeking civil legal assistance online. Established in 2000, LSC's Technology Initiative Grants program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance. LSC's Technology Initiative Grants increase access to justice for low-income people with critical civil legal needs, said LSC President Jim Sandman. These technology projects improve the delivery of legal services and make a difference to the millions of Americans who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone. Alaska Congressman Don Youngapplauded the grant: I am pleased that the Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) has been selected to receive the Technology Initiative Grant which will help update and enhance their electronic referrals system. This critical investment will serve those in need of civil legal assistance and ensure ALSC can carry out their mission to support Alaskans as they navigate the legal system. Alaska Legal Services Corporation will use its grant to enhance the electronic client referrals system for states piloting Legal Navigator portalsan initiative launched by LSC, Microsoft, and Pro Bono Net to direct individuals with civil legal needs to the most appropriate forms of assistance. With the support of this grant, project teams with Alaska Legal Services and the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii will work to simplify the process through which people seeking legal information access civil legal assistance online. Alaska Legal Services Corporation is one of 24 recipients of 2018 Technology Initiative Grant funding totaling more than $3 million. Legal Services Corporation(LSC) is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. The Corporation currently … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-backed-bills-to-combat-the-opioid-epidemic-set-to-become-law- | Sullivan-Backed Bills to Combat the Opioid Epidemic Set to Become Law | 2018-10-04 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.04.18 Sullivan-Backed Bills to Combat the Opioid Epidemic Set to Become Law Legislation Lifts IMD Exclusion - which banned Medicaid payments to treatment facilities that have more than 16 beds WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) is applauding the passage of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, a bipartisan, bicameral package to address the nation's unrelenting opioid epidemic that took the lives of more than 72,000 Americans last year the highest rate in history. The legislation, which represents the work of thirteen House and Senate Committees and includes provisions authored by hundreds of Members of Congress, now heads to the President's desk for signature. Senator Sullivan Discussing Bipartisan Package to Address Opioid Crisis (click image or here to watch) This is a huge issue for all of us and a really important one for the state of Alaska. The numbers are staggering: 72,000 Americans rich, poor, black, white, native, non-native, young, old died of drug overdoses last year. It's tragic and extremely hard to comprehend. And this body is finally waking up to this challenge, Senator Sullivan said yesterday in an impassioned speech on the Senate floor. The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is a multipronged approach that takes a particular focus on wellness, prevention and innovation. The bill takes important steps to reduce illegal drug use and its supply chain including legislation known as the STOP Act to help stop synthetic drugs from entering the country through the U.S. Postal Service and the reauthorization of theHigh Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program. The bill also works to support the infrastructure and resources necessary to adequately respond to this crisis, including assistance for states in addressing substance use disorders, support for in-school and early childhood education programs, and increased access to treatment, health professionals, long-… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/enr-approves-bill-to-restore-equity_for-alaska-native-vietnam-veterans | ENR Approves Bill to Restore Equity for Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.03.18 ENR Approves Bill to Restore Equity for Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee yesterday advanced S. 785, the Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act, out of committee by voice vote. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, both R-Alaska, would allow approximately 2,800 Alaska Natives who served during the Vietnam-era to apply for their Congressionally-promised Native allotment, after they missed their initial opportunity to do so because of their service. This is an important step in a process that has gone on for far too long. Our bill is needed to ensure that Alaska Native men and women who left home to serve our nation during the Vietnam War are finally able to receive their land allotments, Murkowski said. I appreciate my colleagues' support in committee, and will work closely with Sen. Sullivan to move this bill through the Senate as soon as possible. Yesterday was a good day and we are one step closer to curing a longstanding injustice. Over the years, I have said that Alaska Natives possess a special kind of patriotism, serving at higher rates than any other ethnic group and stepping up during controversial times, such as the Vietnam era; and I am proud to say that yesterday, the Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Sullivan said. This legislation would allow Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans the opportunity to apply for the native allotment they were denied because of their service to their country. As this legislation moves forward, I would like to personally thank the Alaska Native veterans for their service, Interior Secretary Zinke for pledging his support last year after personally meeting with a number of Alaska Native Veterans, and Chairwoman Murkowski for guiding this bill through her committee. S. 785, as amended and reported by the committee, resolves a number of issues that impaired the success of the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-supports-faa-reauthorization-bill- | Murkowski Supports FAA Reauthorization Bill | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.03.18 Murkowski Supports FAA Reauthorization Bill Addresses Alaska's Unique Needs, Improves Safety and Security Today U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted in favor of the bicameral legislation that will provide a five-year reauthorization for the FAA, the longest enacted since 1982. This significant legislation strengthens security at airports and in flight, boosts innovation, and address Alaska's unique transportation challenges. The bill passed the Senate in a 93-6 vote, passed the House last week, and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. Tragically a helicopter crashed this past week in Southeast, Alaska. It's a heart wrenching story but a silver lining is that crews were able to find and rescue one of the passengers, a 14-year-old boy due to an emergency locator transmitter. The bill will continue to develop technology like ELT's, as it places a high priority on enhancing aviation safety. I'm also pleased this legislation contains provisions that will modernize airport infrastructure, enhance airport safety and security, and improve service for passengers across the board, said Senator Murkowski. In Alaska where the majority of our communities simply can't be reached by road, the importance of Alaskan air service cannot be overstated. This bill reauthorizes the Essential Air Service program, which is vital to so many of our rural communities. Aviation isn't just a means of transportation for Alaskans it means food deliveries, access to medical treatment, and basic necessities. Aviation is truly a lifeline in Alaska. (Click the image above to watch video.) Alaska Interest Highlights: Essential Air Service (EAS): Reauthorizes a yearly increase for the Essential Air Service program, which provides vital air services for rural communities otherwise isolated from the National Air Transportation System. The bill also adds Little Diomede, Alaska's western most community, as… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/-sullivan-welcomes-ustr-decision-to-withdraw-proposed-tariffs-on-alaska-caught-salmon- | Sullivan Welcomes USTR Decision to Withdraw Proposed Tariffs on Alaska Caught Salmon | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.03.18 Sullivan Welcomes USTR Decision to Withdraw Proposed Tariffs on Alaska Caught Salmon Sullivan: Important change for Alaska's seafood industry and the more than 60,000 jobs it contributes to our economy WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) the chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard welcomed the recent decision by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to remove proposed tariffs on Alaska salmon from a list of approximately $200 billion worth of additional tariffs on Chinese imports. The change comes following months of engagement by Senator Sullivan and his staff to protect hardworking Alaskan fisherman and to educate the administration on the unintended impacts of this proposal. I commend Ambassador Lighthizer and the Trump administration for listening to our concerns, for taking thoughtful guidance and input, and for making this important change for Alaska's seafood industry and the more than 60,000 jobs it contributes to our economy, said Senator Sullivan. While I am supportive of the administration's broader efforts to address China's unfair and non-reciprocal trading practices, targeting an American product, harvested by Alaskan fishermen on American flagged vessels runs completely counter to the administration's strategy regarding China. The Alaska seafood industry is the lifeblood of our coastal communities, which is why my team and I engaged at every level to ensure these changes were made, Sullivan said. It's a good first step, accounting for approximately $250 million worth of salmon imports caught primarily by Alaska fishermen. Without it, policies meant to counter China's unfair trading practices would have actually harmed Alaskan workers and industries due to the fact that a portion of Alaskan seafood harvests go to China for limited reprocessing before being sold back to American companies and consumers, or elsew… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-enr-committee-approves-bill-to-restore-equity-for-alaska-native-vietnam-veterans | Senate ENR Committee Approves Bill to Restore Equity for Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.03.18 Senate ENR Committee Approves Bill to Restore Equity for Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee yesterday advanced S. 785, the Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act, out of committee by voice vote. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, both R-Alaska, would allow approximately 2,800 Alaska Natives who served during the Vietnam-era to apply for their Congressionally-promised Native allotment, after they missed their initial opportunity to do so because of their service. This is an important step in a process that has gone on for far too long. Our bill is needed to ensure that Alaska Native men and women who left home to serve our nation during the Vietnam War are finally able to receive their land allotments, Murkowski said. I appreciate my colleagues' support in committee, and will work closely with Sen. Sullivan to move this bill through the Senate as soon as possible. Yesterday was a good day and we are one step closer to curing a longstanding injustice. Over the years, I have said that Alaska Natives possess a special kind of patriotism, serving at higher rates than any other ethnic group and stepping up during controversial times, such as the Vietnam era; and I am proud to say that yesterday, the Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Sullivan said. This legislation would allow Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans the opportunity to apply for the native allotment they were denied because of their service to their country. As this legislation moves forward, I would like to personally thank the Alaska Native veterans for their service, Interior Secretary Zinke for pledging his support last year after personally meeting with a number of Alaska Native Veterans, and Chairwoman Murkowski for guiding this bill through her committee. S. 785, as amended and reported by the committee, resolves a number of issues… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-works-to-pass-major-faa-reauthorization-with-key-provisions-benefitting-alaska | Sullivan Works to Pass Major FAA Reauthorization with Key Provisions Benefitting Alaska | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.03.18 Sullivan Works to Pass Major FAA Reauthorization with Key Provisions Benefitting Alaska WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Aviation Operations, Safety and Security Subcommittee, today joined his colleagues in the overwhelming passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018. This legislation which now heads to the President's desk reauthorizes the FAA through 2023, and contains several key provisions of Alaskan importance secured by Senator Sullivan. Simply put, aviation and aviation infrastructure are a critical component of the Alaskan economy and our way of life, saidSenator Sullivan. For 169 communities in Alaska who are reliant on aviation to travel in and out of their communities and for their goods and services including regional centers like Bethel, Nome and Kotzebue today's passage of the FAA reauthorization bill is critically important. From our general aviation community to the cargo industry, this long-term reauthorization will help modernize our airport infrastructure, improve service for the flying public, enhance security, while also boosting innovation. I thank my colleagues for coming together to make this five-year authorization -- the longest enacted since 1982. This legislation not only provides long term funding certainty, but provides a needed focus on the issues of concern to carriers in Alaska, said Jane Dale, Executive Director of the Alaska Air Carriers Association. Senator Sullivan's attention to the concerns coming from Alaskans in his work on the Commerce Committee will provide regulatory relief and certainty for our air carriers, and a path towards infrastructure investment that has been lacking in Alaska. Some of the major provisions championed by Senator Sullivan in the FAA Reauthorization include: Investmentin Aviation Infrastructure: Thebillsupports investment and enhanced safety by authorizing five years of stable funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) at $3.35 bill… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/durbin-murkowski-urge-fda-to-immediately-ban-kid-friendly-e-cigarette-flavors-restrict-online-sales | Durbin, Murkowski Urge FDA To Immediately Ban Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors, Restrict Online Sales | 2018-10-02 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.02.18 Durbin, Murkowski Urge FDA To Immediately Ban Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors, Restrict Online Sales Following FDA declaration of youth e-cigarette use epidemic, Senators call for end to regulatory delays U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today, in a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), urged the agency to immediately ban kid-friendly e-cigarette flavorings and restrict online sales of the addictive nicotine products. Durbin and Murkowski's letter comes on the heels of the FDA's announcement last month thatdue to a public health epidemic of youth e-cigarette useit would issue new enforcement actions on e-cigarette companies' use of kid-appealing flavors, in order to better protect children and teens from using addictive and dangerous e-cigarettes. While it remains unclear whether e-cigarettes can actually help adults quit smoking cigarettes, it is abundantly clear that tobacco companies are developing and marketing e-cigarette flavors that appeal to, and addict, children. A recent search of the FDA's own database reveals more than 1,000 results for scores of different flavored e-cigarette productseverything from mango to gummy bear; whipped cream to tutti fruitti; blue razz candy to chocolate cupcake. The e-cigarette industry's efforts to hook kids have been overwhelmingly successful, as demonstrated by the reportedly 75 percent spike in e-cigarette use among high school students over the past year, Durbin and Murkowski wrote. We urge you to take the strongest action possible to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction, and to offer our continued Congressional assistance in whatever way would be helpful in your efforts. Last month, FDA Commissioner Gottlieb announced that his agency was taking three important steps to curb youth use of e-cigarettes, including sending letters to five leading e-cigarette manufacturers (including JUUL, whi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congress-sends-sullivans-save-our-seas-act-to-presidents-desk | Congress Sends Sullivans Save Our Seas Act to Presidents Desk | 2018-10-02 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.02.18 Congress Sends Sullivan's Save Our Seas Act to President's Desk Sullivan on Efforts to Combat Marine Debris: For the media covering this issue - hold your breath - this is a fiercely bipartisan issue. WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) applauded the recent passage of the Save Our Seas Act, legislation he introduced along with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to address the global marine debris crisis. The bill, which moves to the President's desk following last Thursday's passage in the U.S. House of Representatives, will boost the federal government's domestic and international response to ocean waste, and allow the NOAA Administrator to declare severe marine debris events and authorize additional funds to states, like Alaska, for cleanup and response efforts. This bipartisan legislation is important for the country, for the world, and certainly for Alaska, which has more coastline than the rest of the Lower 48 combined, said Senator Dan Sullivan. The prevalence of marine debris on our shores is a chronic issue. This bill will serve to strengthen the federal response capabilities to marine debris disasters, combat land based marine debris resources, and encourage interagency coordination in stemming the tide of ocean trash and importantly encourage the Trump administration to pursue international agreements with regard to this challenge. Everyone from scientists, to journalists, to fishermen, to coastal industries and international corporations are sounding the alarm about plastic trash and other marine debris polluting our oceans, said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. It's time to protect our precious marine ecosystems and coastal economies from this threat, said Senator Whitehouse, co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Oceans Caucus. This bipartisan bill represents an important step forward in addressing the marine debris crisis. Senators Sullivan, Booker, and I were proud to pass it in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senate-passes-bill-to-strengthen-national-earthquake-resilience-program | Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen National Earthquake Resilience Program | 2018-10-01 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 10.01.18 Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen National Earthquake Resilience Program Last week, the Senate passed S. 1768, the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act, a bipartisan bill to improve the nation's earthquake preparedness. The legislation, introduced by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., modernizes earthquake-safety programs that help states like Alaska and California prepare for and respond to earthquakes. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. Alaska is the most seismically active state in the nation, so I am proud of the work that we've done to move this bill one step closer to becoming law, Murkowski said. The passage of S. 1768 will ensure that communities in Alaska and across the country have the most advanced tools to better prepare for and protect lives from significant earthquakes. I am hopeful that the House of Representatives will quickly consider and pass this legislation. Earthquake-prone states understand the time to prepare for the next disaster is now, Feinstein said. I'm pleased the Senate voted unanimously to reauthorize the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program to continue vital research and the development of early-warning systems. This life-saving program helps states prepare so they can quickly respond when the next big earthquake inevitably hits. Scientists warn that it is a question of when, not if, Oregon will be struck by a large earthquake, Wyden said. The best thing to do now is to be prepared with a coordinated plan to minimize the potential devastation to people and property. This bill helps on all fronts and I'm glad to join my West Coast colleagues in this forward-thinking work. This legislation will strengthen the long-standing federal-state-university partnerships that underpin the nation's earthquake monitoring, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-statement-on-new-us_mexico--canada-agreement | Sullivan Statement on New U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement | 2018-10-01 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 10.01.18 Sullivan Statement on New U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement after the United States, Mexico, and Canada announced that an agreement has been reached on the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): While I'm still reviewing the final text released late last night, I'm glad to see the Trump administration finalize this important trilateral agreement with our closest neighbors and two of our largest trading partners, said Senator Sullivan. In my frequent discussions with the President and his team on trade issues, I have reminded them of the need for reciprocity in our trading relationships, but most importantly, I have repeatedly emphasized to the Administration the importance of engaging with our allies in North America, Europe and Asia to work together to address the very significant challenges that China's unfair and non-reciprocal trading practices pose for American workers, businesses and families. With a revised NAFTA now one step closer to completion, the opportunities for a more coordinated global trading approach with our allies has been enhanced. In addition to the modernization of some the larger aspects of NAFTA, I was pleased to see the inclusion of language in the USMCA that addresses the need to take action to prevent and reduce marine debris, as well as the prioritization of fisheries management made possible by new principal negotiating objectives for the Administration under Trade Promotion Authority, a provision I included in 2016's H.R. 644, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-supports-fbi-investigation-before-vote-on-supreme-court-nominee | Murkowski Supports FBI Investigation before Vote on Supreme Court Nominee | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 09.28.18 Murkowski Supports FBI Investigation before Vote on Supreme Court Nominee Helps Secure Fair Process for Ford, Kavanaugh Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today made the following statement in support of delaying the final vote on Supreme Court Nominee, Brett Kavanaugh: "After a full day of testimony, I continued to express concerns to my colleagues about how this process has been handled by both sides of the aisle. In order to fully and fairly complete our due diligence, allowing the FBI up to one week to supplement its background investigation is appropriate. It is important to have a fair process for the sake of both Judge Kavanaugh and Dr. Ford, as well as the integrity of both the judicial branch and the Senate confirmation process." Print Email Tweet | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399225 | House Approves Congressman Youngs REAL ID Bill | 2018-09-27 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approvedAlaska Congressman Don Young'sbillH.R. 3398, theREAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Actlast night. When Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005, it made no reference to the Freely Associated States (FAS) as among those classes having lawful status, saidCongressman Young. As it is currently written, the law prevents FAS citizens from obtaining anything more than a temporary ID or driver's license, resulting in their inability to maintain stable employment and engage in other lawful activities where they legally reside. While FAS citizens lawfully reside and work in the United States pursuant to the Compact of Free Association, the way the law is written creates a new host of barriers for these citizens. My bill solves this issue and I thank my colleagues for supporting this legislation. On behalf of the many Marshallese who are proud to call these United States and its territories their home, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Congressman Don Young for his leadership in the House for passing the REAL ID Modification for Freely Association States Act," saidHis Excellency Gerald M. Zackios, Ambassador of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the United States of America."Today is a momentous day, and it would not have been possible without Congressman Young's sponsorship, dedication and effectiveness in Congress. H.R. 3398 passed out of the House and will now head to the Senate for further consideration. This is Congressman Young's ninth bill to pass out of the House during the 115thCongress. Background: When Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005, no reference was made to the Freely Associated States, the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Republic of Palau (FAS) as among those classes having lawful status for the purpose of the Act. Instead, reference was made in the definition of State to the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands (TTPI), an entity that has not existed since 1994… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399223 | House Passes Five Year FAA Authorization Package | 2018-09-26 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Don Young | Y000033 | donyoung.house.gov | legacy | Today,Alaska Congressman Don YoungsupportedH.R. 302to reform and reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), disaster programs at the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the National Transportation Safety Board. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will provide a five-year reauthorization for FAA. I'm proud to support this bill which will provide stability for our aviation industry and infrastructure which we know is so crucial in Alaska, saidCongressman Young. Traveling through Alaska often requires flying and this bill will ensure that airports both large and small can make the necessary upgrades to ensure passenger and crew safety. This legislation will deliver critical and timely investments for aviation projects across Alaska which I worked diligently to secure. As the senior member and former Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I ensured many Alaska specific provisions were included and the policies in this bill reflect the needs in our state. Improving and modernizing our infrastructure will allow this country to remain a competitive leader in the aviation sector something that can be accomplished thanks to this bipartisan and bicameral work. Alaska Provisions Congressman Young Secured: Essential Air Service (EAS): Increases funding for EAS through FY 2023, which is vital for continuing air service to small communities throughout Alaska. Little Diomede: This airport will be added to the EAS Program. Relieving Regulatory Burdens on Air Carriers:Language to ensure that requirements for weather forecasting and weather reporting are appropriate for the unique operating environment in Alaska. Small Airport Regulation Relief:A provision was included to protect ample Airport Improvement Program funds for certain airports -- communities like Manotak and Haines. Remote Airport Access Roads:Rural airport access roads will be more accessible for local uses in Alaska; such as… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-quantum-technologies-can-change-the-world | Murkowski: Quantum Technologies Can Change the World | 2018-09-25 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 09.25.18 Murkowski: Quantum Technologies Can Change the World U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing to examine the Department of Energy's (DOE) efforts for quantum information science (QIS) working with the National Labs, universities, and private industry which could transform the future of computing. Expert witnesses discussed the challenges and opportunities that currently exist with the technology. Murkowski opened the hearing by emphasizing the importance of the U.S. staying ahead of the curve by investing in quantum technology. Whether mapping the human genome or landing on the moon, we have seen how committed research efforts can change the world, Murkowski said. Quantum promises to revolutionize the speed and scale at which we process data, which could allow for breakthroughs in energy, medicine, communications, and almost every other facet of our lives. QIS is the wide-ranging area of research that can harness quantum physics phenomena for application in sensing, communications, and computing, which could enable us to go beyond the physical limits of today's computers to store and process far more data faster than ever thought possible. One of the hearing witnesses, DOE Under Secretary for Science Paul Dabbar, spoke about the growing importance of QIS on the international stage, and called attention to our domestic needs. Universities and the DOE National Laboratories are poised to generate new insights and approaches to information processing and other technologies. With strategic investments, America can remain on the leading edge of this next frontier of Information Age science and technology, Dabbar said. In his testimony, Todd Holmdahl, Microsoft's corporate vice president of quantum, noted the United States' opportunity to advance a quantum economy by supporting greater investment in quantum computing technology education initiatives. By partnering with industry to develop curriculum and provide on-the-job training and by establishing a national program to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-sullivan-sets-record-straight-on-kavanaugh-protesters | Senator Sullivan Sets Record Straight on Kavanaugh Protesters | 2018-09-25 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 09.25.18 Senator Sullivan Sets Record Straight on Kavanaugh Protesters WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement on protests today in opposition to Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court: There has been a number of questions raised today regarding a protest in and directly outside of my Washington, D.C. office in opposition to Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Given the attention this has received, I believe it warrants a response. First, I try to meet with each and every Alaskan visiting Washington, D.C. In recent weeks I've met with numerous individuals, groups and organizations expressing their support for and opposition against the Kavanaugh nomination, including many from our Alaska Native community a group I deeply respect. This group was no different. They had requested a meeting with me earlier in the week and we offered them a 3pm meeting today. They declined to participate. Today, during their protest, they demanded to meet with me immediately. Unfortunately I was participating in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing at the time. Second, these protesters were not turned away from my office. It is my personal policy, and that of my staff, to show respect for all my Alaskan constituents, whether in my office, town halls, or meetings throughout the state. This particular group stayed in my office for approximately 15 minutes, where they were listened to in a respectful manner, and left on their own accord. Due to requirements of the Architect of the Capitol, which restricts the number of people allowed in my front office, the group was only asked to limit the number of individuals inside my office to 11 people while others waited outside. Third, my office did not notify the U.S. Capitol Police. No protesters were arrested inside my Senate office, nor were any protesters arrested at the request of myself or any member of my staff. Any arrests made today, including those made in the hallways or public passageways of the Senate Hart Off… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/committee-addresses-transparency-to-reduce-healthcare-costs | Committee Addresses Transparency to Reduce Healthcare Costs | 2018-09-21 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 09.21.18 Committee Addresses Transparency to Reduce Healthcare Costs Allows Patients to Choose Higher Quality Care at a Lower Rate In Alaska and the rest of the United States, patients rarely know the cost of medical services before receiving care, and costs can vary significantly depending on where one chooses to receive care. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) this week participated in a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing to reduce healthcare costs by making healthcare information on cost and quality more transparent. The hearing featured witnesses Leah Binder, President & CEO of the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit in DC dedicated to improved safety and quality in hospitals; Bill Kampine, co-founder and Senior VP of Client Analytics of the Healthcare Bluebook, a company aimed at providing transparent cost and quality information about medical procedures across the country; Nancy Giunto, Executive Director of the Washington Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization representing 185 member organizations, aiming to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare; and Ty Tippets, Administrator of St. George Surgical Center Utah, a physician-owned ambulatory surgical center. The hearing focused on how making healthcare information transparent on cost and quality allows patients to choose high quality at the lowest costs, equips employers to better negotiate contracts with insurance companies and providers, and allow hospitals and providers to improve their quality and lower prices to remain competitive in the market. During the hearing, Senator Murkowski spoke to the challenges in Alaska and the need to improve healthcare cost transparency. (Click the image for the video.) There's been a lot of discussion as we have looked to differing ways that we can help families when it comes to healthcare costs. I've been working with a colleague of mine on making sure that we are abl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/schatz-murkowski-introduce-legislation-to-expand-amber-alert-system-to-all-us-territories-help-find-missing-children | Schatz, Murkowski Introduce Legislation To Expand Amber Alert System To All U.S. Territories, Help Find Missing Children | 2018-09-21 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 09.21.18 Schatz, Murkowski Introduce Legislation To Expand Amber Alert System To All U.S. Territories, Help Find Missing Children Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced legislation to expand the AMBER Alert system to include all U.S. territories. The national AMBER Alert network distributes alerts on highway billboards, TVs, radio, and cellular phones to mobilize the public when a child is missing or abducted. It has helped rescue more than 900 children to date. AMBER Alerts have helped save hundreds of children. There's no good reason for U.S. territories to be excluded from this system,Senator Schatz said.With this bill, we can help children and their families quickly end the nightmare that is child abduction.? Established as a nationwide system, we are long overdue in providing all of our territories with access to this essential and effective service,Senator Murkowski said.I thank Sen. Schatz for introducing this bipartisan legislation to ensure all U.S. territories can utilize this life-saving technology to better protect our communities. First established in 2003, the original legislation authorizing the program did not include grant funding to help all U.S. territories implement the system. In addition to all 50 states, only the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico were eligible for grant funding. The Schatz-Murkowski legislation would direct the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide federal grant funding to help all U.S. territories implement the AMBER Alert program on a voluntary basis. Specifically, it would: Reauthorize DOJ's AMBER Alert grant program and make all five U.S. territories American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands eligible for funding; Integrate territorial law enforcement agencies into the national AMBER Alert system, including state or regional AMBER Alert communication plans; Direct the DOJ's AMBER Alert coordinator to work … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/bipartisan-bill-addresses-suicide-crisis-in-native-communities | Bipartisan Bill Addresses Suicide Crisis in Native Communities | 2018-09-20 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 09.20.18 Bipartisan Bill Addresses Suicide Crisis in Native Communities Legislation Would Give Tribes a Seat at the Table in Planning Suicide Prevention Programs U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Dan Sullivan joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and fourteen other Senate colleagues in introducing the Native American Suicide Prevention Act.This legislation would help address the alarming suicide rate in Native communities by requiring collaboration among state governments and tribal communities to develop and implement statewide suicide early intervention and prevention strategies.This legislation ensures Native communities are not left out of the planning and execution of statewide suicide prevention programs. Year after year Alaska tops the charts with having some of the highest suicide rates in the country. It's far too prevalent in our Native communities. We also know that one suicide is too many, said Senator Murkowski. I am proud to introduce the Native American Suicide Prevention Act with my colleague Senator Warren, to ensure Native communities have a seat at the table in developing and implementing statewide suicide intervention and prevention strategies. Together, we can give Alaskans the support they need and ultimately, hope. Alaska has had a sad history of high suicide rates, especially among the Alaska Native community, which has some of the highest suicide rates of any ethnic group in the country, said Senator Sullivan. Each life lost to suicide is a tragedy for the family and loved ones, for the community, for our state and for our country. We must do more to help stop this epidemic. The Native American Suicide Prevention Act will mandate that Tribal organizations, who know their communities best, have input on developing and implementing statewide suicide intervention and prevention strategies. This bill is part of a solution to save lives and to get Alaskans help when they most ne… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-votes-in-favor-of-funding-package-to-benefit-alaska | Murkowski Votes in Favor of Funding Package to Benefit Alaska | 2018-09-18 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 09.18.18 Murkowski Votes in Favor of Funding Package to Benefit Alaska Supports Defense, Labor, Health, and Education in Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today voted in favor of the Conference Report for H.R. 6157, a funding package which includes the Defense Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2019 and the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The funding package includes the largest pay raise for troops in nearly a decade, funding for a new national firefighter cancer registry, and support for high quality educational and job training opportunities for Alaskans of all ages. Senator Murkowski, as a senior member on the Senate Appropriations Committee, helped craft the original Senate version of the bill, which passed by a vote of 85-7 on August 24. The bill also contains a continuing resolution (CR) through December 7, 2018, for any appropriations bills not enacted before October 1, 2018, the start of Fiscal Year 2019. The bill passed the Senate with a vote of 93-7. Following passage in the House, which is expected to vote on the legislation next week, the bill will be sent to the President's desk for his signature. The funding package that passed the Senate today is significant to the economic prosperity and security of our nation and for Alaska. This legislation will bolster our defense capabilities by modernizing some of our existing facilities, strengthening our training, and emphasizing the importance of further developing Alaska's strategic military presence in the Arctic. said Senator Murkowski. We also invest in Alaskans' workforce training and education. By directing funds to programs that will support high-quality, locally-led job training and education initiatives, we're giving Alaskans the opportunity to fill good Alaskan jobs and to support the economic livelihood of our state. Another initiative that I'm proud was included in the Conf… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-warren-colleagues-unveil-bipartisan-bill-to-address-suicide-crisis-in-native-communities | Murkowski, Warren, Colleagues Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Address Suicide Crisis in Native Communities | 2018-09-18 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 09.18.18 Murkowski, Warren, Colleagues Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Address Suicide Crisis in Native Communities Legislation Would Give Tribes a Seat at the Table in Planning Suicide Prevention Programs Bill Text | One-Pager United States Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with fifteen of their Senate colleagues, today introduced the bipartisan Native American Suicide Prevention Act. This legislation would help address the suicide crisis in Indian Country by ensuring collaboration among states and tribal communities to design and implement statewide suicide intervention and prevention strategies that work for their communities. The Native American Suicide Prevention Act is the Senate companion to H.R. 3473, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Ral M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Congressman Tom Cole (R-Okla.), and 27 other House cosponsors. "Year after year Alaska tops the charts with having some of the highest suicide rates in the country. It's far too prevalent in our Native communities. We also know that one suicide is too many," said Senator Murkowski. "I am proud to introduce the Native American Suicide Prevention Act with my colleague Senator Warren, to ensure Native communities have a seat at the table in developing and implementing statewide suicide intervention and prevention strategies. Together, we can give Alaskans the support they need and ultimately, hope. " "Any conversation on suicide prevention must begin at the grassroots, and tribal communities must be involved in every step of the process," said Senator Warren. "With suicide rates reaching crisis levels in Indian Country, it is now more important than ever to take action. I'm glad to partner with my colleagues on a bipartisan bill to empower Native communities to develop and implement suicide prevention programs that best suit their communities and help save more lives." "Growing and disproportionate s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/pacific-salmon-treaty-agreement-announced | Pacific Salmon Treaty Agreement Announced | 2018-09-18 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | legacy | 09.18.18 Pacific Salmon Treaty Agreement Announced Includes Improvements in Modeling, Mitigation, Stock Assessments, and Implementation Funding U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today welcomed the announcement of the Pacific Salmon Treaty agreement between the U.S. and Canada that determines shared harvest levels for B.C., Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. For the first time since the creation of the Pacific Salmon Treaty in 1985, the 59-member Alaska Treaty Team unanimously supported the Alaska position contained within the ten-year conservation and harvest agreement. Coming to an agreement like this no easy task, so to know that the renegotiated Pacific Salmon Treaty agreement received unanimous support from the Alaska Treaty Team, for the first time in history, is extremely telling. While this agreement is not perfect, I know our Alaskan negotiators worked very hard over these past few years to represent Alaskan's interests. I expect that all parties will continue the cooperative efforts to maintain a conservation-based salmon management system. While any reduction is difficult, I understand that Alaska's 7.5% reduction in Chinook harvest share was viewed as a necessary compromise by the Alaska Treaty Team and that Alaska will see the smallest harvest reduction of the Treaty parties, as we share the burden of conservation. said Senator Murkowski. Through my work on the Appropriations Committee, I look forward to supporting the next 10 years of the Pacific Salmon Treaty. I will continue to push for robust funding to sustain its implementation and support necessary mitigation and work to ensure that all parties are meeting their Treaty obligations. I remain committed to ensuring Alaska's priorities are taken into consideration and that our federal government is meeting its commitments regarding the appropriate management of ESA-listed salmon stocks. Chinook harvest share reductions within the new 10-… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-sweeping-legislation-to-combat-opioid-crisis | Senate Passes Sweeping Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis | 2018-09-18 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Republican | House | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | legacy | 09.18.18 Senate Passes Sweeping Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation known as the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 to further address the enduring epidemic affecting every state and nearly every community across the nation. U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a longtime champion for combatting the opioid addiction crisis, applauded the efforts to produce the bipartisan package which included provisions from more than 70 U.S. Senators across five separate committees. Yesterday, the Senate overwhelmingly passed milestone legislation to further combat the opioid crisis and help some of the most vulnerable in our communities, said Senator Sullivan. Last year, more than 72,000 Americans died from drug overdoses -- the highest rate ever. Addressing this crisis one of the greatest public health risks we've seen in a generation continues to be a top priority of mine and so many others. As we all know, addiction does not discriminate. It affects everyone, and it's essential that we get Alaskans the help that they need.It's imperative that the federal government addresses this crisis with the sense of urgency it requires, which includes both funding for states like Alaska that have been hit hardest by this drug crisis and associated crime wave but also the necessary policy changes to support prevention, treatment and recovery. This legislation which has an important focus on rural and remote communities represents significant progress towards supporting those on the front lines and helping combat the scourge of drug abuse, addiction and crime. The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 takes important steps to reduce illegal drug use and its supply chain including legislation known as the STOP Act to help stop synthetic drugs from entering the country through the U.S. Postal Service and the reauthorization of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program. The bill also assists states in addressing substance use disorders, support… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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