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https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/icymi-murkowski-bill-honoring-unrecognized-heroes-of-the-greatest-generation-passes-senate	ICYMI: Murkowski Bill Honoring Unrecognized Heroes of the Greatest Generation Passes Senate	2019-12-31	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.31.19 ICYMI: Murkowski Bill Honoring Unrecognized Heroes of the Greatest Generation Passes Senate Celebrates Achievements of WWII Merchant Mariners U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) applauded Senate passage of her bill, the Merchant Marines of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act, to honor the Merchant Mariners who protected our nation during World War II. The bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the WWII mariners in recognition of their dedicated and vital service. The House successfully passed the companion bill in September, sponsored by Representative John Garamendi (D-CA). The Senate version of the bill now heads to the House for final approval. Despite their loyalty and patriotic services and commitment to the United States, our WWII Merchant Marines didn't receive their veteran status until nearly forty years after the war had ended. The Merchant Mariners provided crucial services during WWII by transporting soldiers, tanks, airplanes, ammunition, fuel, and food to aid soldiers on the front lines. This legislation recognizes the unsung heroes of the WWII conflict, for their loyalty and bravery, as they risked their lives to keep the Allied troops properly equipped, said Senator Murkowski. I'm thankful my Senate colleagues recognizes the importance of honoring the brave Merchant Mariners for their pivotal role in our nation's history and their efforts in defense of freedom. Background: The U.S. Merchant Marine transports soldiers and supplies for our nation's military through commercial, non-naval ships. It is estimated that around 8,300Merchant Mariners died or went missing during WWII. As many as 12,000 were wounded, and 633 became prisoners of war. There are approximately 4,000 WWII Merchant Mariners still alive today. Related Issues: …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401489	ICYMI: YOUNG, LOWEY ANNOUNCE RELAUNCH OF CONGRESSIONAL AFTERSCHOOL CAUCUS	2019-12-27	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON, DC Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced the relaunch of the Congressional Afterschool Caucus, of which she will serve as the Democratic Co-Chair, for the 116th Congress. The bipartisan caucus raises awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocates for vital resources that promote quality programming across the country. Congressman Don Young (AK-At-Large) will serve as the Republican Co-Chair. Afterschool programs provide a safe and reliable setting for our students to access mentorship, learning enrichment, nutrition, and physical activity between 3 P.M. and 6 P.M., making afterschool programs essential for working families,said Congresswoman Lowey. I am eager to continue once again as Co-Chair of the Congressional Afterschool Caucus, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to support afterschool programs and the children and families they serve. As a former teacher, I know how important it is for children to have access to safe and educational afterschool programs,said Congressman Don Young. Parents across the country work hard to support their families, and afterschool programming is a critical resource for working families who do not have the option of choosing between their job or their children. The mission of the Congressional Afterschool Caucus is crucially important, and I look forward to the work ahead to ensure that our nation's children and their families have the resources necessary to succeed. Afterschool programs, and the millions of students and families who rely on them, are fortunate to have Representatives Nita Lowey and Don Young co-chairing the House Afterschool Caucus this year,said Jodi Grant, executive director of the Afterschool Alliance. Their skillful advocacy, vast experience and deep dedication to making afterschool programs available to all children and families make them highly effective champions. They are well positioned to build awareness about the vitally important role a…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401487	Congressional Delegation Applauds Grant to Assist Young Victims of Sex Trafficking Awarded to Covenant House Alaska	2019-12-23	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $950,000 in grant funding to Covenant House Alaska to assist minor victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Human trafficking is undoubtedly one of the most horrific crimes and is unfortunately happening in all corners of the state. It's the second fastest growing crime on Alaska soilhappening in plain sight,said Senator Murkowski. As we continue to work to put an end to these heinous crimes, my hope is these grants will help make significant strides in helping victims get the support they so desperately need and deserve. Alaska's homeless youth not only face the hazards of subzero winter nights and a lack of food or warm clothing, but also the very real danger of exploitation and sex trafficking, which we know are all too prevalent in our state,said Senator Sullivan. At Covenant House Alaska, these kids find refugea safe place to sleep, a healthy meal, warm clothing, basic medical services and trauma counseling, support in finding employment or getting their high school degree, and a team of supportive and encouraging mentors. This Justice Department grant will bolster Covenant House Alaska's work reaching young victims of trafficking, offering them support and the life they deserve filled with opportunity and hope. I am so proud of the work Covenant House Alaska does to provide compassionate care and shelter for homeless youth, and those who have been victims of human trafficking,said Congressman Young. There is much work to do in the fight against child exploitation, but I know this funding will go a long way toward helping Covenant House Alaska protect some of our state's most vulnerable populations of young people. I am grateful to the Department of Justice for making this funding available to the dedicated advocates at Covenant House Alaska for the necessary work they do every day. I will continue working in Congress to ensure…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/congressional-delegation-applauds-grant-to-assist-young-victims-of-sex-trafficking-awarded-to-covenant-house-alaska	Congressional Delegation Applauds Grant to Assist Young Victims of Sex Trafficking Awarded to Covenant House Alaska	2019-12-23	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.23.19 Congressional Delegation Applauds Grant to Assist Young Victims of Sex Trafficking Awarded to Covenant House Alaska Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $950,000 in grant funding to Covenant House Alaska to assist minor victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Human trafficking is undoubtedly one of the most horrific crimes and is unfortunately happening in all corners of the state. It's the second fastest growing crime on Alaska soilhappening in plain sight, said Senator Murkowski. As we continue to work to put an end to these heinous crimes, my hope is these grants will help make significant strides in helping victims get the support they so desperately need and deserve. Alaska's homeless youth not only face the hazards of subzero winter nights and a lack of food or warm clothing, but also the very real danger of exploitation and sex trafficking, which we know are all too prevalent in our state,said Senator Sullivan. At Covenant House Alaska, these kids find refugea safe place to sleep, a healthy meal, warm clothing, basic medical services and trauma counseling, support in finding employment or getting their high school degree, and a team of supportive and encouraging mentors. This Justice Department grant will bolster Covenant House Alaska's work reaching young victims of trafficking, offering them support and the life they deserve filled with opportunity and hope. I am so proud of the work Covenant House Alaska does to provide compassionate care and shelter for homeless youth, and those who have been victims of human trafficking, said Congressman Young. There is much work to do in the fight against child exploitation, but I know this funding will go a long way toward helping Covenant House Alaska protect some of our state's most vulnerable populations of young people. I am grateful to the Department of Justice for making this funding available to the dedicated a…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/sullivan-murkowski-and-king-introduce-arctic-naval-focus-act-of-2019	Sullivan, Murkowski & King Introduce Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019	2019-12-23	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.23.19 Sullivan, Murkowski & King Introduce Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019 U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Angus King (I-Maine) have introducedS. 3080, the Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019,legislation directing the federal government to recognize the importance of the Arctic region to our country's national and economic security interests, and to put forward a strategy for the U.S. fleet's ability to operate in the Arctic and respond to challenges. As new sea lanes emerge and maritime traffic rapidly increases in the Arctic, the capabilities of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard have not kept pace with the elevated activity taking place in the region,saidSenator Sullivan. Worse still, the military interest and investments being committed here by our adversaries, Russia and China, have been met for many years with tepid statements and inaction by the Pentagon. Our new legislation will change this dynamic, directing the Defense Department to make serious assessments of our interests and capabilities in the Arctic, and to put forward detailed plans to preserve the safe flow of commerce, protect the pristine natural environment, and secure America's sovereignty. I thank Senators Murkowski and King for joining me in a long overdue effort for the federal government to initiate a sensible and thorough plan for operating in the Arctic. The Arctic is an emerging frontier for international commerce and military capabilities required to protect national interests, which creates new opportunities for the United States and for potential adversaries, said Senator King. As the impacts of climate change continue to affect this vital region, the U.S. must be forward-thinking to establish and protect our leadership role in the Arctic, and Maine's people and resources are a key component of this effort. As the old Latin phrase goes: If you want peace, prepare for war.' The Arctic is seen as a zone of international cooperation and we should aim to maintain this; to do so, we need a …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressional-delegation-applauds-grant-to-assist-young-victims-of-sex-trafficking-awarded-to-covenant-house-alaska	Congressional Delegation Applauds Grant to Assist Young Victims of Sex Trafficking Awarded to Covenant House Alaska	2019-12-23	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.23.19 Congressional Delegation Applauds Grant to Assist Young Victims of Sex Trafficking Awarded to Covenant House Alaska WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $950,000 in grant funding to Covenant House Alaska to assist minor victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Human trafficking is undoubtedly one of the most horrific crimes and is unfortunately happening in all corners of the state. It's the second fastest growing crime on Alaska soilhappening in plain sight,said Senator Murkowski. As we continue to work to put an end to these heinous crimes, my hope is these grants will help make significant strides in helping victims get the support they so desperately need and deserve. Alaska's homeless youth not only face the hazards of subzero winter nights and a lack of food or warm clothing, but also the very real danger of exploitation and sex trafficking, which we know are all too prevalent in our state,said Senator Sullivan. At Covenant House Alaska, these kids find refugea safe place to sleep, a healthy meal, warm clothing, basic medical services and trauma counseling, support in finding employment or getting their high school degree, and a team of supportive and encouraging mentors. This Justice Department grant will bolster Covenant House Alaska's work reaching young victims of trafficking, offering them support and the life they deserve filled with opportunity and hope. I am so proud of the work Covenant House Alaska does to provide compassionate care and shelter for homeless youth, and those who have been victims of human trafficking,said Congressman Young. There is much work to do in the fight against child exploitation, but I know this funding will go a long way toward helping Covenant House Alaska protect some of our state's most vulnerable populations of young people. I am grateful to the Department of Justice for making this funding available to …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-murkowski-and-king-introduce-arctic-naval-focus-act-of-2019	Sullivan, Murkowski & King Introduce Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019	2019-12-23	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.23.19 Sullivan, Murkowski & King Introduce Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019 WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Angus King (I-Maine) have introducedS. 3080, the Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019,legislation directing the federal government to recognize the importance of the Arctic region to our country's national and economic security interests, and to put forward a strategy for the U.S. fleet's ability to operate in the Arctic and respond to challenges. As new sea lanes emerge and maritime traffic rapidly increases in the Arctic, the capabilities of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard have not kept pace with the elevated activity taking place in the region,saidSenator Sullivan. Worse still, the military interest and investments being committed here by our adversaries, Russia and China, have been met for many years with tepid statements and inaction by the Pentagon. Our new legislation will change this dynamic, directing the Defense Department to make serious assessments of our interests and capabilities in the Arctic, and to put forward detailed plans to preserve the safe flow of commerce, protect the pristine natural environment, and secure America's sovereignty. I thank Senators Murkowski and King for joining me in a long overdue effort for the federal government to initiate a sensible and thorough plan for operating in the Arctic. The Arctic is an emerging frontier for international commerce and military capabilities required to protect national interests, which creates new opportunities for the United States and for potential adversaries,said Senator King.As the impacts of climate change continue to affect this vital region, the U.S. must be forward-thinking to establish and protect our leadership role in the Arctic, and Maine's people and resources are a key component of this effort. As the old Latin phrase goes: If you want peace, prepare for war.' The Arctic is seen as a zone of international cooperation and we should aim to maintain this; to do s…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/funding-package-addresses-epidemic-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-	Funding Package Addresses Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women	2019-12-20	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.20.19 Funding Package Addresses Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Invests in Prevention, Prosecution, and Cold Case Investigations A funding bill with new investments secured by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to address the crisis of missing, trafficked, and murdered Indigenous women is on its way to the President to be signed into law. The Senate yesterday passed two funding bill packages that set federal funding levels for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020, which include appropriations bills on Interior-Environment as well as Commerce, Justice, Science. Senator Murkowski is Chairman of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee and a member of the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee. Turning the tide of this crisis has truly become an all-hands-on-deck' effort, from legislative initiatives, to tribal support, and as well as a directed focus from the administration. These investments reinforce our commitment to pursuing justice for the many women and girls that have fallen victim to this epidemic and to preventing more sisters, mothers, and daughters from experiencing these horrors, said Senator Murkowski. This bill package works to improve coordination among law enforcement and provide the necessary resources so that these familiesthese communitieshave hope. Bill Highlights: Includes $6.5 million for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to take a comprehensive look at the issue of MMIW across the BIA and Indian Health Service (IHS), which includes funding for cold case work, background checks, equipment needs, training, and for the IHS regarding forensic training. Language is included in both bills (Interior-Environment and Commerce, Justice, Science) directing coordination and data collection among Tribal, local, state, and federal law enforcement as well as for data sharing, training, and technical assistance to address and prevent violence crime. Provides $502.5 millio…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-welcomes-new-additions-to-enr-staff	Murkowski Welcomes New Additions to ENR Staff	2019-12-20	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.20.19 Murkowski Welcomes New Additions to ENR Staff U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced recent additions to her staff on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: Grace Jang as communications director, Chris Griffin as a staff assistant, and Alexander Jackstadt as a staff assistant. In addition, Tonya Parish has been promoted to press secretary. I'm very pleased Grace, Chris, and Alex have joined us here in Washington, D.C., to strengthen our already outstanding team, Murkowski said. Alaska is key to our country's energy and resource security, and it is a great benefit to have Alaskans engaging and communicating the wide array of issues within our committee's jurisdiction. Jang is a former journalist with 17 years of both print and television news experience, including KTVA and KTUU in Anchorage. She served as press secretary, communications director, and deputy chief of staff to former Governor Bill Walker. Griffin, who joined the committee's non-designated staff in August 2018, was promoted to staff assistant on the majority staff. He graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's degree in political science. Griffin is from Anchorage. Jackstadt joined the committee in May as an intern, and was hired to serve as a staff assistant. He graduated with honors from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's degree in economics and was a member of the university's hockey team. Jackstadt is from Anchorage, and graduated from East Anchorage High School in 2012. Parish joined the committee in 2017 and served as press assistant and deputy press secretary before being promoted to press secretary. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in business marketing and a minor in psychology. She is also from Anchorage. Related Issues: Energy …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowskis-interior-environment-funding-bill-heads-to-presidents-desk	Murkowski’s Interior-Environment Funding Bill Heads to President’s Desk	2019-12-20	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.20.19 Murkowski's Interior-Environment Funding Bill Heads to President's Desk Alaska to Benefit from Investments to Protect People, Land & Water U.S. Senator Murkowski (R-AK) applauded Senate passage of an Appropriations Package for Fiscal Year 2020expected to be signed into law tonight which included the Interior-Environment Appropriations bill with funding to strengthen the economy, improve water and wastewater systems, and create safer and healthier communities. As chairman of the Interior Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) crafted a bill with funding to provide for basic necessities like water and wastewater infrastructure, prioritize health and safety through investments in fire suppression and prevention efforts. New funding is included for cleanup and remediation efforts of PFAS contaminated water sources, water systems, and lands as well as new funding to address the crisis of missing, trafficked, and murdered indigenous women. The Interior Subcommittee is responsible for funding the following agencies: Department of the Interior (DOI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Forest Service (FS), National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and Indian Health Service (IHS), as well as NEH, NEA, and the Smithsonian Institution (SI). These agencies are tasked with managing our public lands, ensuring clean water and clean air, meeting federal trust responsibilities for Native peoples, and funding cultural agencies and museums. [Click here for a full list of Alaska-related provisions and funding levels in the Interior-Environment bill.] I'm proud of all we've done to invest in important programs that will empower communities to thrive, said Senator Murkowski. This Interior appropriations bill is critical to Alaska as it funds agencies that have a large presence in our sta…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/news/in-the-news/ktuu-were-gonna-take-this-very-seriously_-murkowski-sullivan-react-to-impeachment	KTUU: “We’re gonna take this very seriously" - Murkowski, Sullivan react to impeachment	2019-12-20	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.20.19 KTUU: We're gonna take this very seriously" - Murkowski, Sullivan react to impeachment Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan both called the House impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump "rushed" but said they would take upcoming Senate hearings seriously. At the Holiday Luncheon sponsored by the Midnight Sun Special Events Committee in Anchorage on Friday, Sen. Murkowski said that it was not up for debate whether the House trial was rushed. "I don't think that that's any great secret, whether you're Republican or Democrat. It's very clear that they wanted to advance things before Christmas," she said. Both Murkowski and Sullivan took issue with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California's, delay in forwarding articles of impeachment to the Senate, after Pelosi indicated that she wanted to ensure that the Senate impeachment rules were fair. "So now you got the speaker basically trying to use this as leverage to encourage us to perhaps adopt rules that maybe she would like better than hers - I don't know," said Murkowski. Click here to watch Senator Sullivan's full interview with Channel 2's Sean Maguire. # # # Source: KTUU Print Email Tweet Previous Article	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401485	Congressman Don Youngs Statement Following House Passage of the USMCA	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C.Today, following passage of the United StatesMexicoCanada Agreement (USMCA), AlaskaCongressman Don Youngreleased the following statement: It is undeniable that our nation's economy is incredibly strong. Rising wages paired with record unemployment is good news for American families, but to truly keep this momentum going we must ensure that our global trade policies are working. Today's world in 2019 looks very different than the world did in 1994. Simply put, our global way of life has changed, and our trade policy must keep pace. Over a year ago, President Trump joined leaders from Mexico and Canada and signed an agreement for the USMCA, and I am pleased to see the House finally act to implement this important trade deal. President Trump and his Administration have negotiated a good trade agreement. USMCA is estimated to create more than 175,000 jobs and raise GDP by almost $70 billion outcomes that Republicans and Democrats alike can support. Very crucially, USMCA will strengthen the bonds between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and give our country the credibility to negotiate similar trade deals with other nations. I am grateful to President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer for their hard work on behalf of our country, and to Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle for recognizing the need to update our trade policy. I call on the governments of Canada and Mexico to swiftly ratify USMCA. I am confident that if our countries work together in good faith, we can create good jobs and secure strong economies for years to come. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-champions-alaska-priorities-in-year-end-budget-bills-	Murkowski Champions Alaska Priorities in Year-End Budget Bills	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.19.19 Murkowski Champions Alaska Priorities in Year-End Budget Bills Includes Support for Critical Programs and Tax Relief Today the U.S. Senate passed year-end budget packages to fund the federal government for the upcoming fiscal year, sending them to the President to be signed into law. As a member of the Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Interior-Environment Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) had a significant role in crafting the final product, which includes a number of funding programs and initiatives important to Alaska. In addition, the bill packages include provisions that will help keep the cost of healthcare down by preventing burdensome taxes. The Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Cadillac tax will be permanently repealed. This tax on high-cost insurance plans would have hit Alaska harder than anywhere else in the nation, because healthcare is more expensive in rural, low population states. Also permanently repealed are the excise tax on health insurance providers and the ACA-mandated tax on medical devices including pacemakers, artificial joints, defibrillators, and other items. This funding package is the culmination of months of hard work and thoughtful consideration by membersa true bipartisan compromise. We avoided a government shutdown and fund important initiatives and programs, said Senator Murkowski. The priorities in this bill will develop much-needed infrastructure and create greater economic opportunities, lower energy costs, help communities facing coastal erosion, and prioritize our national defense. I'm particularly proud of the provisions I secured that support Alaska's fisheries, promote America's growing role as an Arctic Nation, and help to protect our people, water, and lands. I'm proud we continue to make progress towards a fleet of icebreakers, by providing funding for long-lead materials for a second heavy polar security cutter. The permanent repea…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-seeks-solutions-to-mitigate-wildfire-impacts-on-electric-grid	Murkowski Seeks Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Impacts on Electric Grid	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.19.19 Murkowski Seeks Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Impacts on Electric Grid Hearing Examines Efforts to Reduce Risk and Increase Resiliency U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to examinethe impacts of wildfires on the reliability of the nation's electric grid. In recent years, wildfires have increasingly caused widespread power outages, most acutely in Western states like California. During her opening remarks, Murkowski recounted last year's Camp Fire, one of the deadliest and most destructive fires in California's history. The Camp Fire was a sobering wakeup call on the inherent risk of maintaining thousands of miles of above-ground power lines across fire-prone landscapes, Murkowski said. This challenge is not limited to California, however. My home state of Alaska has seen more than 300 power line fires in the past eight years. The danger is in the fact that power lines are located near homes, schools, and businesses. Climate change, drought, insect infestation, and poor forest management have made forest landscapes more susceptible to fire, particularly in the West. The hearing featured discussion about utilities' use of public safety power shutoffs, vegetation management, and advanced technology to mitigate wildfire risk and improve energy infrastructure resiliency in high fire-risk areas during extreme weather conditions. Murkowski is chairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. An archived video of today's hearing can be found on the committee's website. Click here, here, and here to view Murkowski's questions for the witnesses. Related Issues: Energy Print Email …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senate-passes-schatz-murkowski-bipartisan-resolution-to-recognize-vital-role-of-2020-census	Senate Passes Schatz, Murkowski Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Vital Role of 2020 Census	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.19.19 Senate Passes Schatz, Murkowski Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Vital Role of 2020 Census Yesterday, the Senate voted unanimously to pass a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to ensure that the 2020 Census is fair and accurate. The resolution encourages individuals, families, and households across the United States to take part in the Census so that all communities can be counted. The Census is essential to our democracy, ensuring that every person is counted and receives the representation and services they deserve, said Senator Schatz. By passing this resolution, the Senate made clear that we are committed to reaching all communities and achieving a full and accurate count in 2020. Census data is essential for the government to make informed decisions about the future of its people and ensure that all Americans have equal representation. I'm proud of the Senate passage of our bipartisan resolution that recognizes the importance and the significance of the 2020 Census and ensures it is quick, concise, and easy to complete, said Senator Murkowski. As the largest and most rural state, Alaska has one of the hardest populations to count in the decennial U.S. Census. Accurate census data provides crucial information for research and planning purposes, directing fair funding allotments for the federal programs that are vital to rural and Native American populations, and enabling the enforcement of federal nondiscrimination laws. I'm glad to shine a spotlight on our efforts to ensure an accurate census and look forward to the first census count in the nation that will take place in Toksook Bay, Alaska in January 2020. The 2020 Census is a constitutionally mandated undertaking. The data collected is used to properly allocate seats for the U.S. House of Representatives and state legislatures. It also directs more than $800 billion annually in federal funding to state and local communities. The resolution recognizes the import…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-votes-for-funding-bills	Sullivan Votes for Funding Bills	2019-12-19	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.19.19 Sullivan Votes for Funding Bills Includes significant relief from Obamacare taxes; Funds Alaska priorities WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement after voting today to fund the federal government though September 30the end of fiscal year 2020. While I continue to believe that the process by which we fund the government is fundamentally flawed and must be reformed, these bills include significant wins for Alaskans.At long last, we were able to repeal the Affordable Care Act's so-called Cadillac Tax. This tax, up to 40 percent on health insurance plans, threatened the vast majority of plans offered in Alaskaincluding union plans and plans offered to state workersand had the potential to collapse the entire health insurance market in Alaska had it been fully implemented. We were also able to do away with the Kiddie Tax,' which, among others things, targeted young Alaskans receiving their PFDs, and we were able to provide tax relief for those impacted by the 2018 Southcentral earthquake. I also fought hard to make sure this bill funded the Secure Rural Schools Program. Further, we made continued progress on substantial Alaska military investments, including over $50 million of Coast Guard infrastructure investments to be ready to take new ships arriving in Kodiak and Southeast. I've continued to press for these investments as chair of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, and also as Chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Security. I applaud Senator Murkowski for her diligent work on the Senate Appropriations Committee and Congressman Young for securing these provisions in the House. # # # Print Email Tweet Previous Article	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401486	Alaska Delegation Locks In Two More Years of Secure Rural Schools	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after successfully including a two-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program in the final Appropriations measures for Fiscal Year 2020. All three delegation members are strong proponents of the program, which many Alaska communities are forced to rely on due to declining timber receipts from surrounding federal lands. From the Kenai Peninsula to Yakutat to Wrangell, this is a win for rural communities throughout our state which can now budget for two more years of school funding, emergency response, and road maintenance,said Murkowski.We worked methodically to ensure this extension would be included in a year-end package. And while we welcome it as a needed dose of short-term certainty, we will continue our push for a lasting solution reasonable access for responsible resource production on federal lands. Secure Rural Schools funding has been a lifeline for many Southeast Alaskan communities, enabling them to meet the most basic needs of their residents in the midst of a declining timber harvest,said Senator Sullivan.I'm glad to see a renewal of SRS included in the end-of-year spending agreement, providing greater fiscal certainty for many local governments across our state, and honoring the federal government's commitment for another two years. The SRS program has been critical to funding schools, infrastructure, and first-responders. Therefore, it is crucially important that this program is protected,said Congressman Don Young. I am very pleased to see a two-year extension of the SRS program included in these final government funding bills, but there is more work ahead to ensure that our communities and their schools are adequately funded. As Alaskans, we can be trusted to both responsibly develop our resources and protect the environment. I will keep working with the Alaska Delegation to ensure that our communities can access the resources they need while supporting the long-term …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-locks-in-two-more-years-of-secure-rural-schools	Alaska Delegation Locks In Two More Years of Secure Rural Schools	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.18.19 Alaska Delegation Locks In Two More Years of Secure Rural Schools Provides Certainty for Alaska Communities as Delegation Seeks Long-Term Reforms U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after successfully including a two-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program in the final Appropriations measures for Fiscal Year 2020. All three delegation members are strong proponents of the program, which many Alaska communities are forced to rely on due to declining timber receipts from surrounding federal lands. From the Kenai Peninsula to Yakutat to Wrangell, this is a win for rural communities throughout our state which can now budget for two more years of school funding, emergency response, and road maintenance, said Murkowski. We worked methodically to ensure this extension would be included in a year-end package. And while we welcome it as a needed dose of short-term certainty, we will continue our push for a lasting solution reasonable access for responsible resource production on federal lands. Secure Rural Schools funding has been a lifeline for many Southeast Alaskan communities, enabling them to meet the most basic needs of their residents in the midst of a declining timber harvest, said Senator Sullivan. I'm glad to see a renewal of SRS included in the end-of-year spending agreement, providing greater fiscal certainty for many local governments across our state, and honoring the federal government's commitment for another two years. The SRS program has been critical to funding schools, infrastructure, and first-responders. Therefore, it is crucially important that this program is protected, said Congressman Don Young. I am very pleased to see a two-year extension of the SRS program included in these final government funding bills, but there is more work ahead to ensure that our communities and their schools ar…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/coons-murkowski-introduce-bill-to-help-surviving-spouses-of-veterans-who-died-from-als	Coons, Murkowski introduce bill to help surviving spouses of veterans who died from ALS	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	Legislation would fix unfair policy that denies benefits to widows and widowers of veterans who died from ALS Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced theJustice for ALS Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure surviving spouses and families of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) receive the full benefits they are owed. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by U.S. Representatives Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (D-Calif.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.). Our current policy denies benefits to spouses and families of veterans with ALS if they did not survive at least eight years with the disease. This is a cruel policy that fails to recognize the significant sacrifices these veterans and their families have made for this country,said Senator Coons.I'm proud to introduce bipartisan legislation with Senator Murkowski to solve this glaring problem. People living with ALS and their families face challenges that demand more from all of us. ALS is a cruel and unforgiving disease. The average life expectancy for a person living with the disease is short only two to five years from the time of diagnosis. But the impact this disease and the loss of a loved one can have on spouses and family will remain far beyond their passing,said Senator Murkowski.We have a responsibility to do all we can to care for our veteransandtheir families, regardless of how long the veteran lived with ALS prior to their passing. I am proud to stand in support of the ALS community by joining Senator Coons in leading this legislation. According to the ALS Association, military veterans are twice as likely to develop ALS as those who haven't served in the military.The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides an additional monthly financial benefit to the surviving spouse andfamily of a deceased veteran who had a service-connected disability rated totally disabling for a continuous period of at least eight years immediately preceding death. The additional be…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/gao-forest-service-has-not-complied-with-lwcf-act	GAO: Forest Service Has Not Complied with LWCF Act	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.18.19 GAO: Forest Service Has Not Complied with LWCF Act In a new report requested and released today by Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the Forest Service has not complied with a provision in the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act that limits the amount of land the agency can acquire using LWCF money. GAO found that between fiscal years 2013 and 2017, the federal government acquired more than 850,000 acres of land in the United States. By law, no more than 15 percent of the acreage the Forest Service acquires using LWCF funds can be west of the 100th Meridian. GAO found that the Forest Service's acquisition far exceeded that limit, with about 80 percent occurring in the western U.S. This report highlights the need for continued oversight of LWCF and demonstrates that the Forest Service needs to pay greater attention to requirements in the LWCF Act when the agency submits land acquisition proposals to Congress, Murkowski said. GAO's new report follows one it issued in June evaluating the land management agencies' implementation of LWCF. LWCF was established in 1965 to preserve, develop, and ensure access to quality recreational opportunities and is primarily funded from oil and gas royalties raised from Outer Continental Shelf energy development. Print Email Tweet	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-supports-bill-to-bolster-national-defense-monitor-arctic-activity-and-support-our-military-	Murkowski Supports Bill to Bolster National Defense, Monitor Arctic Activity, and Support our Military	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.18.19 Murkowski Supports Bill to Bolster National Defense, Monitor Arctic Activity, and Support our Military Includes Pay Raise for Troops, PFAS Bill Package, Addresses Military Suicides U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted in favor of S. 1790, the defense authorization bill which authorizes $738 billion in national defense funding for Fiscal Year 2020. The bill includes the largest pay raise for troops in over a decade, equips our military with necessary resources to defend America, modernizes military infrastructure and tools, and prioritizes taking care of our military and their families. The bill also includes legislative priorities crafted by Senator Murkowski, including to address suicide prevention in the military, to evaluate Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic, and to help address the issue of contamination caused by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill passed by a vote of 86-8 and now heads to the President to be signed into law. The Arctic is a rapidly evolving region but our vision remains focused on ensuring peace, opportunity, and collaboration, with America recognized and serving as a strong leader in the region. The greater understanding that we have of what's happening in the region, including activities with military implications, the better prepared we can be to protect and defend our nation's interests. I'm proud this bill supports that strategy, said Senator Murkowski. As we work to develop legislation that addresses the greatest needs of Alaska and our military, I thank Senator Sullivan for his leadership as member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and for the significant provisions he helped secure in this bill. (Note: Numbers are nationwide program funding levels.) SENATOR MURKOWSKI'S PROVISIONS: Suicide Prevention: Includes an amendment of Senator Murkowski's requiring the U.S. Comptroller General to submit a report describing curren…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senators-work-to-address-student-loans	Senators Work to Address Student Loans	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.18.19 Senators Work to Address Student Loans Introduce Bills Providing More Options for Lower Costs and Less Hassle As the cost of a college degree continues to increase, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act. The legislation would eliminate disincentives and penalties that prevent universities from informing students about low-cost student loans offered by non-profit, state agency lenders whose mission is to make college affordable and accessible. Click here for more information on the State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act. As a mother and a member of Congress, I have long been concerned about the cost of college and the barriers our young people face in affording a higher education. I have long prioritized making higher education more attainable and affordable for Alaska's students. No one should forgo pursuing an education for fear that they can't afford it, said Senator Murkowski. Colleges should be able to help students find affordable loans offered by the non-profit state agencies created to serve them if they need additional resources after accepting grants and federal student aid. I'm proud to lead legislation that will allow Americans to be more fully informed of their options, opening the door for more students to pursue greater educational opportunities. It's essential that students and families are presented with accurate and complete information about their financial options as they put together a plan to pay for college, said Senator Reed. Far too many students are unaware about additional resources state agencies can provide. This bill will help to shine a light on additional options and will help more students pay for college and set the stage for a successful career. It is important that Hoosier students are better educated on the financing options available to them for higher education. I…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/alaska-delegation-locks-in-two-more-years-of-secure-rural-schools	Alaska Delegation Locks In Two More Years of Secure Rural Schools	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.18.19 Alaska Delegation Locks In Two More Years of Secure Rural Schools Provides Certainty for Alaska Communities as Delegation Seeks Long-Term Reforms Washington, D.C. U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after successfully including a two-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program in the final Appropriations measures for Fiscal Year 2020. All three delegation members are strong proponents of the program, which many Alaska communities are forced to rely on due to declining timber receipts from surrounding federal lands. From the Kenai Peninsula to Yakutat to Wrangell, this is a win for rural communities throughout our state which can now budget for two more years of school funding, emergency response, and road maintenance,said Murkowski.We worked methodically to ensure this extension would be included in a year-end package. And while we welcome it as a needed dose of short-term certainty, we will continue our push for a lasting solution reasonable access for responsible resource production on federal lands. Secure Rural Schools funding has been a lifeline for many Southeast Alaskan communities, enabling them to meet the most basic needs of their residents in the midst of a declining timber harvest,said Senator Sullivan.I'm glad to see a renewal of SRS included in the end-of-year spending agreement, providing greater fiscal certainty for many local governments across our state, and honoring the federal government's commitment for another two years. The SRS program has been critical to funding schools, infrastructure, and first-responders. Therefore, it is crucially important that this program is protected,said Congressman Don Young. I am very pleased to see a two-year extension of the SRS program included in these final government funding bills, but there is more work ahead to ensure that our communities and their …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-works-to-include-air-traffic-controllers-hiring-reform-in-ndaa	Sullivan Works to Include Air Traffic Controllers Hiring Reform in NDAA	2019-12-18	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.18.19 Sullivan Works to Include Air Traffic Controllers Hiring Reform in NDAA WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass the conference report to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which now heads to the President's desk for his signature. Among the many provisions included in the final legislation wasthe Air Traffic Controllers Hiring Reform Act, a bill cosponsored by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), which will reform the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) current hiring process for air traffic controllers (ATC) by giving added preference to graduates of the Certified Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) programs and veterans. Representing the state with more pilots per capita and more communities reachable principally by air than any other, I appreciate the critical nature of our air traffic controllers and the need to ensure the FAA has the necessary tools to staff the control room with highly-qualified individuals,said Senator Sullivan.I'm glad to see this ATC hiring reform included in the final NDAA package, which will address some of the unintended consequences of previous FAA hiring processes that limited the agency's ability to fill the ranks with the most qualified candidates. BACKGROUND: To better train the necessary aviation workforce, the FAA created CTI partnerships with educational institutions,like the University of Alaska-Anchorage Aviation Technology Division, to prepare qualified candidates for ATC positions. Graduates of the CTI program are eligible to bypass the Air Traffic Basics Course, which is the first five weeks of qualification training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma. Students must successfully complete all required training at the FAA Academy to continue employment with the FAA. However, under current law, the FAA is required to hire an approximately equal number of air traffic controllers from two pools of candidates. The first pool includes individuals who have graduated from a CTI program, along with eligible veterans. …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401484	Congressman Don Youngs Statement Following Passage of Government Funding Bills	2019-12-17	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C. Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young released the following statement following a House vote on two appropriations packages: I am grateful to negotiators in both parties in the House and Senate for agreeing on the appropriations packages passed out of the House today. I am pleased to see that these final appropriations bills provide crucial funding for our military, and repeal harmful taxes that drive up the cost of health care and hurt middle-class families. I am also proud to have helped secure a 2-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools Program that many Alaskan communities rely on to fund schools and infrastructure. The appropriations package also contained important wins for our rural hospitals and village clinics, in addition to providing critical funding to help combat hunger and expand access to proper nutrition in our communities. I have been a strong advocate for combating domestic violence and child abuse, particularly in rural areas, and I am pleased to see resources made available to combat violence against women and bring perpetrators of these heinous crimes to justice. This was a well-rounded bill that delivers many important results for Alaskans, and I look forward to President Trump signing these packages into law. Provisions of Interest to Alaska: Rural Justice: STOP Grants $215 million for the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) grants. SASP - $38 million for the Department of Justice for the Sexual Assault Victims Services Program (SASP). Rural Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Enforcement - $43.5 million for the Department of Justice for Rural Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Enforcement. COPS - $235 million for the Department of Justice for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program. Education: Secure Rural Schools This legislation includes a 2-year extension of the program as requested by Congressman Young and Senators Murkowski and Sullivan. Department of Education Imp…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/committee-reviews-nominee-for-office-of-surface-mining-	Committee Reviews Nominee for Office of Surface Mining	2019-12-17	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.17.19 Committee Reviews Nominee for Office of Surface Mining U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to consider the nomination of Mr. Lanny Erdos to be Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) at the Department of the Interior. Murkowski opened the hearing by noting that while OSM plays an important role in approving and monitoring projects and reclamation, federal law clearly points to states as the lead regulator of coal mines. In my home state of Alaska, the Coal Regulatory Program has regulated mining since 1983and together with the Usibelli Coal Mine, our only coal operatorhas demonstrated that safe and responsible operation can be assured with minimal permitting delays, Murkowski said. We have also seen the State of Alaska make good progress reducing its inventory of Abandoned Mine Land projects through the efficient use of federal AML dollars. Murkowski expressed her support for Erdos, who is currently the Acting Director of OSM, pointing to his decades of experience as a state regulator in Ohio. Mr. Erdos has a good reputation. He has consistently promoted solutions that make sense for all sides and I believe he will lead OSM in a pragmatic, effective manner, Murkowski said. During the hearing, Murkowski outlined the unique aspects of Alaska's resource development framework. She asked Erdos to work with her to ensure that any regulatory changes made at OSM do not harm Alaskan entities. Murkowski is chairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. An archived video of today's hearing can be found on the committee's website. Clickhere to view Murkowski's questions for Erdos. 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/bipartisan-defense-bill-heads-to-the-presidents-desk-with-sullivans-support	Bipartisan Defense Bill Heads to the President’s Desk with Sullivan’s Support	2019-12-17	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.17.19 Bipartisan Defense Bill Heads to the President's Desk with Sullivan's Support Authorizes $738 billion in critical defense spending, contains numerous Sullivan-backed provisions that directly impact Alaska WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, todayjoined 85 of his colleagues in voting to pass the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) following a constructive conference process between the House and Senate. The bill authorizes$738 billion in critical defense spending and includes numerous provisions and amendments introduced by Sullivan, many of which directly impact Alaska. The passage of this year's NDAA the fifty-ninth successive passage of this bill shows that members of Congress can rise above partisan politics to perform their most important constitutional duty, to provide for the common defense,said Senator Sullivan. This bill focuses our military on the 2018 National Defense Strategy's push to address great power competition with Russia and China, particularly in the Arctic, undoes a long-standing, discriminatory provision that targeted Native businesses competing for large DOD contracts, and provides support for Alaska's military priorities. Importantly, it also gives our service members a well-deserved 3.1 percent pay increase, the highest in a decade. Strategic Arctic Port and the Arctic: Over the past year, I have observed a sea change in how the media now covers the Arctic, namely as an emerging area of great power competition, saidSenator Sullivan. Unfortunately, while even the press has come to recognize this fact, the Department of Defense has maintained a myopic view of how changing Arctic conditions affect our national security. Due to strong bipartisan support on the Senate Armed Services Committee, we continue to compel the DOD to think strategically about Arctic issues. This year's NDAA includ…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-works-to-strengthen-8a-contracting-in-ndaa	Sullivan Works to Strengthen 8(a) Contracting in NDAA	2019-12-17	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.17.19 Sullivan Works to Strengthen 8(a) Contracting in NDAA Senator's language undoes harmful and discriminatory decades-old provision WASHINGTON, DC U.S.Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska),a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee,todayvoted with 85of his colleagues to passthe Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes$738billion in critical defense spending and includes many provisions introduced by Sullivanthatpositively impact Alaska.One Sullivan-provision of particular importance wouldundoa discriminatory contracting requirement that applied only to businesses owned by tribes, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.For nearly a decade,this contracting requirement,called Section 811because it was enacted as Section 811 withintheFY2010 NDAA,hasnegatively impacted the abilityofthese entities to obtainsole-sourcecontractswithvalues in excess of $22million(inflation adjusted from $20 million). Section 811had a chilling effect on the ability of Nativecontractors across the country to compete with larger contractors. Alaska Native Corporations are an integral part of Alaska's economy, saidSenator Sullivan. Unfortunately, the restrictions put on these entities, in the midst of a recession in our state,not onlynegativelyimpacted Alaska Native corporations and their shareholders, butalso the thousands of Alaskans Native and non-Native who work for these corporations. Since joining the Senate in 2015, I have worked relentlessly to fix this discriminatory provision. With the support ofNative groups across the state, I'verepeatedlymade thecase to my colleaguessometimes in tensedebatesthat these restrictions unfairly targetedallNative peoplesandhurt small business opportunities in Alaska and throughout the country." I want to thank Congressman Young for passing this provision in the House,as well asSenator Inhofe and his staff for their help in getting this important provision ac…	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-hugh-bud-fate	Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Hugh “Bud” Fate	2019-12-16	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.16.19 Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Hugh Bud Fate WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognizedDr.Hugh BudFate, of Fairbanks, Alaska, on the floor of the U.S. Senate last week.Bud, who recently celebrated his 90thbirthday, is a legend across Alaska. He has been a rodeo cowboy, a college football player, a roughneck, a soldier, a gold miner, a carpenter, a hunter, a commercial and subsistence fisherman, a dog musher, a bush pilot, a dentist, a businessman, a state representative, an author, an artistan Alaskan renaissance man through and through. But most importantly, he is a dedicated father, grandfather, husband to his wife, Mary Jane, for 65 years, and a man who has lived his life in service to his country, his State, and his community. He is also Senator Sullivan's father-in-law. Senator Sullivan recognized Bud as part of his series, Alaskan of the Week. Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, it is that time of week in which I get to come down to the floor of the U.S. Senate--a great privilege--and talk about a special person in Alaska, somebody who helps to make my State the greatest State in the country, in my opinion. We call this person our Alaskan of the Week. It is one of the best things I get to do all week. I know that the pages really enjoy it as well because they get to hear about Alaska and all of the things that are happening. Before I recognize our special Alaskan, let me tell you a little bit about what is going on in Alaska right now. We have had some strange weather in Southcentral Alaska--warm by our standards--that being wet and windy, with gusts over 100 miles per hour in some places. In Fairbanks, which is in the interior--I was just up there last week and am going to talk about that, for it is where our special Alaskan of the Week is from--it feels a lot more like winter. It got down to 27 below zero last week, and now it is in the single digits. When it comes to Alaska's interior weather, there is some debate as to what the lowest recordbreaking temper…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-questions-ihs-director-nominee-about-alaska-concerns	Murkowski Questions IHS Director Nominee about Alaska Concerns	2019-12-13	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.13.19 Murkowski Questions IHS Director Nominee about Alaska Concerns Highlights Health and Sanitation Needs, 105(l) Leasing Issues The Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a Nomination Hearing this week to consider Rear Admiral (RADM) Michael D. Weahkee to be Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) raised a range of topics to RADM Weahkee, including health care and sanitation needs in Alaska and the issue of a federal mandate for payments of leasing costs under section 105(l) of the Indian Self Determination Act when tribal facilities are used to operate IHS programs. Click here for video of Senator Murkowski discussing sanitation and health care issues Senator Murkowski began her remarks by noting that many rural Alaska Native communities still lack even the most basic sanitation, noting the negative impact on public health for thousands of American Indians and Alaska Natives. In far too many of our rural communities, we have communities that lack any level of basic sanitation needs being met. We have no running water. We have no sewer facilities. And when you do not to have clean water to drink or to bathe in or to clean your clothes or your home, disease is allowed to accumulate, said Senator Murkowski. We have issues. Whether they are respiratory issues or communicable diseases that are shared I think we recognize that these are a key and integral part to how you're able to better provide for the healthcare needs of so many in my part of the country up in Alaska. Rear Admiral Weahkee gave his full commitment to working with partner agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to combine resources that they received to help meet needs across Indian Country. In personal visits that I have had the opportunity to make in Shishmaref and Wales, I …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/committee-advances-legislation-to-protect-vulnerable-children-and-strengthen-families-	Committee Advances Legislation to Protect Vulnerable Children and Strengthen Families	2019-12-12	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.12.19 Committee Advances Legislation to Protect Vulnerable Children and Strengthen Families Murkowski Acknowledges Progress, Calls for Continued Efforts Today the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee advanced bills to the full Senate to improve how we protect vulnerable children, fund domestic violence shelters, and help families across the nation. The bills, which were reported favorably out of the HELP Committee, include legislation to strengthen programs intended to keep children safe, protect families from and prevent violence, support strong communities, increase effective interstate background checks for child care employees, and increase the number of health care providers in rural areas. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a member of the Committee, recognized the progress made towards meeting the needs of underserved populations, including reauthorization of the Family, Violence, Prevention, and Services Act (FVPSA) which helps survivors of domestic violence receive services such as emergency shelter, crisis counseling, safety planning, and assistance recovering from financial abuse and housing insecurity. First authorized in 1984, the FVPSA ensures that local domestic violence shelters and programs are able to keep their doors open. The programs serve over 1.3 million Americans every year and has been expired since 2015. Building on her leadership to address law enforcement and public safety issues and the crisis of missing, murdered, and trafficked Native women, Senator Murkowski has worked hard to improve the current FVPSA legislation. We have made incredible progress in Alaska in recent months. Attorney General Barr has looked at the situation in Alaska and declared a public safety emergency in the state because of the lack of public safety and the impact on domestic violence. I thank Senator Casey, a great partner to work with as we have advanced the FVPSA legisl…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/enr-advances-19-more-bills-to-the-full-senate-	ENR Advances 19 More Bills to the Full Senate	2019-12-12	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.12.19 ENR Advances 19 More Bills to the Full Senate Veterans and Rural Communities to Benefit from Bipartisan Legislation The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today held a business meeting to consider and report 19 public lands and energy-related measures to the full Senate. This has been a remarkably productive year for the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. We will now turn to negotiating our energy package, so we can have it ready to bring it up on the floor early next year, Chairman Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said. Murkowski highlighted several measures on the agenda, including legislation related to the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs, which were featured in a committee hearing last month. Many Alaska communities are forced to rely on SRS due to a decline in timber receipts, but its authorization has now lapsed and our ability to fund it is uncertain. I'm pushing to include SRS in any year-end appropriations package, but it's also important for us to report it here today, Murkowski said. Another important measure is the Small County PILT Parity Act, which will correct a bias in existing law so that small rural communities in Alaska, Montana, and Nevada are not disadvantaged compared to more populous counties in other states. The committee also advanced a bill to provide wounded veterans with free access to national parks, as well as a bill to facilitate a research program to improve veterans' health care. Archived video, a full list of bills reported by the committee, and a rundown of the business meeting are available on the committee's website. Murkowski is chairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Related Issues: Alaska Natives & Rural Alaska, …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-votes-to-confirm-new-fda-commissioner-	Murkowski Votes to Confirm new FDA Commissioner	2019-12-12	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.12.19 Murkowski Votes to Confirm new FDA Commissioner U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting to confirm Stephen Hahn as U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner: As a member of the Senate HELP Committee I've had the opportunity to have constructive dialogue with the nominee and gauge his understanding of issues of importance to Alaska, said Senator Murkowski. As a cancer researcher and noted oncologist, Dr. Hahn understands the need to do everything we can to ensure another generation is not addicted to tobacco products, including an increased focus on harmful e-cigarette and vaping devices. I look forward to working with him and his team to make this a priority. It's encouraging to know that Dr. Hahn recognizes the importance of providing access to promising new therapies for devastating diseases such as ALS as well as the significance of including the patient in the development process. Bottom line, he has the experience necessary to fulfill this role. The Senate confirmed Hahn's nomination in a vote of 72-18. Last month, Senator Murkowski participated in a Senate HELP Committee nomination hearing where she raised a range of Alaska interests with Dr. Hahn, including the epidemic of e-cigarettes and vaping, ALS research, FDA seafood advice, and labeling requirements for Genetically Engineered (GE) Salmon. Print Email Tweet	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/schatz-murkowski-urge-passage-of-bipartisan-resolution-to-recognize-critical-role-of-census-importance-of-full-and-accurate-count	Schatz, Murkowski Urge Passage of Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Critical Role of Census, Importance of Full and Accurate Count	2019-12-12	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.12.19 Schatz, Murkowski Urge Passage of Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Critical Role of Census, Importance of Full and Accurate Count U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced a bipartisan resolutionto ensure the 2020 Census is fair and accurate. The resolution encourages individuals, families, and households across the United States to take part in the Census so that all communities can be counted. The Census is mandated by the Constitution and plays a vital role in our democracy, ensuring that every person is counted and receives the representation and services they deserve, said Senator Schatz. This is an opportunity for us to make clear Congress' commitment to achieving an accurate count and reaching all communities. Census data is essential for the government to make informed decisions about the future of its people and ensure that all Americans have equal representation. I'm proud to join Senator Schatz on this bipartisan resolution that recognizes the importance and the significance of the 2020 Census and ensures it is quick, concise, and easy to complete, said Senator Murkowski. As the largest and most rural state, Alaska has one of the hardest populations to count in the decennial U.S. Census. Accurate census data provides crucial information for research and planning purposes, directing fair funding allotments for the federal programs that are vital to rural and Native American populations, and enabling the enforcement of federal nondiscrimination laws. I'm glad to shine a spotlight on our efforts to ensure an accurate census and look forward to the first census count in the nation that will take place in Toksook Bay, Alaska in January 2020. The 2020 Census is a constitutionally mandated undertaking. The data collected is used to properly allocate seats for the U.S. House of Representatives and state legislatures. It also directs more than $800 billion annually in federal funding to state and local communities. The resolution recognizes the imp…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senators-hirono-sullivan-murkowski-ask-cms-to-extend-aca-enrollment-deadline-to-accommodate-residents-of-hawaii-and-alaska	Senators Hirono, Sullivan, Murkowski Ask CMS to Extend ACA Enrollment Deadline to Accommodate Residents of Hawaii and Alaska	2019-12-12	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.12.19 Senators Hirono, Sullivan, Murkowski Ask CMS to Extend ACA Enrollment Deadline to Accommodate Residents of Hawaii and Alaska Senators Request Enrollment Deadline be Extended to Midnight Local Time on December 15 to Minimize Confusion for Residents of Hawaii and Alaska Seeking to Enroll in Health Care Coverage on Final Day of Open Enrollment Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) wrote to Seema Verma, the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), requesting that CMS extend the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment deadline for 2020 by two hours to accommodate residents of Hawaii and Alaska. This change would ensure residents in all 50 states are able to enroll in health coverage by CMS's publicly available deadline of December 15th. As it currently stands, Open Enrollment is scheduled to close at 3:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 16, which is 10:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time and 11:00 p.m. Alaska Time on December 15. However, the timing of the deadline is not prominently advertised on HealthCare.gov leaving residents in Alaska and Hawaii to falsely assume they can enroll in health coverage through the end of the day on December 15, resulting in a misleading deadline for the residents of these two states, The Senators wrote. Data from past open enrollment periods indicate that many people put off enrolling in health coverage until the last minute. Last year, about half of sign-ups occurred in the last week and the final day of Open Enrollment is the busiest, particularly the final hours. Given how many mainland consumers sign up in the final hours of Open Enrollment, it is clear that consumers assume that midnight is the deadline. It is unacceptable to take away this valuable window of time away from people simply because they live in a different state. The Senators Continued: It is absolutely vital that the res…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-chairs-hearing-on-coast-guard-arctic-strategy	Sullivan Chairs Hearing on Coast Guard Arctic Strategy	2019-12-12	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.12.19 Sullivan Chairs Hearing on Coast Guard Arctic Strategy Launches Senate Coast Guard Caucus, Announces New Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Security, today convened a hearing, Expanding Opportunities, Challenges, and Threats in the Arctic: A Focus on the U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Strategic Outlook, to examine the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) current presence in the Arctic and what capabilities or infrastructure the service needs to meet America's strategic priorities in the region. Additionally, Sullivan announced the formation of the U.S. Senate Coast Guard Caucus, and new legislation he will introduce directing the federal government to codify a strategy for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard's ability to operate in the Arctic. The U.S., one of the eight actual Arctic nations, has lagged behind in developing the infrastructure needed to meet the challengesbrought on by this expanding economic opportunity, saidSenator Sullivan. A key component of the U.S. government's strategy for managing the changing landscape in the Arctic is the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has long been at the forefront of Arctic operations. The hearing featured testimony from the vice commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Charles Ray, and three policy experts: Heather Conley, director of the Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); Sherri Goodman, senior strategist at the Center for Climate and Security; and Dr. Michael Sfraga, director of the Polar Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. In his first line of questioning, Sullivan pressed each of the initial three witnesses on the importance of having infrastructure and a deep-water port in place in the Arctic that can support the Coast Guard, Navy, and commercial vessels that will be increasingly operating in the region. We really don'…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401469	House Passes Congressman Don Youngs Legislation to Improve Ocean Data Collection	2019-12-11	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	House Passes Congressman Don Young's Legislation to Improve Ocean Data Collection f t # e Washington, December 11, 2019 Washington, D.C. Last night, as part of a broader legislative package, the House of Representatives passed the Integrated Coastal Ocean Observing System (ICOOS) Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Don Young (R-AK) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan House Oceans Caucus to improve data collection and information sharing between the federal agencies and coastal observation partners dedicated to monitoring oceans, coasts, and the Great Lakes. Our integrated Ocean Observation System helps make maritime commerce possible, said Congressman Don Young. Equipping our fishermen and ship captains with the best possible data is essential to making our waters safer and more navigable. Accurate data collection is also critical to maritime search and rescue operations, the health of fisheries, and the mitigation of coastal hazards. I am very pleased to see the House pass my legislation that not only benefits Alaska, but coastal communities across the country. I am grateful for Congresswoman Bonamici's partnership on this bill and look forward to continuing our work together on future Oceans Caucus priorities. ### f t # e	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401470	House Passes FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act with Critical Alaska Provisions Championed by Congressman Don Young	2019-12-11	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C. Today, with the support of Alaska Congressman Don Young, the House of Representatives passed S. 1790 the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) legislation to set the annual budget for the Department of Defense. In addition to supplying needed funding for military expenditures, providing a 3.1% military pay raise, and bolstering natural disaster preparedness, this legislation also includes several provisions of importance to the State of Alaska and Alaska Native communities. Following House passage of the NDAA, Congressman Young issued the following statement: Every year, Congress passes the NDAA to authorize national defense spending for domestic and overseas operations. This year's bill is an important one, and I'm very proud of what we as a Congress were able to accomplish on behalf of our military. The FY 2020 NDAA takes critical steps to strengthen our national defense and provides funding for a well-deserved pay raise for the brave men and women serving in our Armed Forces. I am especially proud to have worked with Senator Dan Sullivan to improve and strengthen the 8(a) Native Contracting program by removing barriers that had previously been hindering Alaska Native organizations from providing their impressive services to the Department of Defense. The NDAA also includes my language to help bolster security in the Arctic by providing for an independent study of Chinese investment in the region. The Arctic continues to be an area of great strategic importance. This bill also includes a provision written in conjunction with Senator Dan Sullivan allowing for the creation of a Strategic Arctic Port to bolster security and ensure that America is equipped to defend the region from foreign threats and to better respond to emergencies in the Arctic. Military readiness is crucially important. If our nation is to have a first-rate military capable of defending freedom across the globe, it must be equipped with the tools necessary to fight. I have long been a supporter of bringing the …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/arctic-shipping-legislation-advances-in-us-senate	Arctic Shipping Legislation Advances in U.S. Senate	2019-12-11	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.11.19 Arctic Shipping Legislation Advances in U.S. Senate Prioritizing Arctic Maritime Transportation Opportunities, Safety, and Security The Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee Act, legislation to address the impacts and opportunities of increasing shipping and maritime traffic, today advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously. The bill is sponsored by U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS), Commerce Committee member Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Commerce Committee Ranking member Maria Cantwell (D-WA). The legislation calls for the U.S. to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the Arctic for maritime transportation by creating an advisory committee to study Arctic maritime transportation, including Arctic seaway development, and ensure that increased Arctic shipping proceeds safely and securely. Warming temperatures and diminishing sea ice are opening up shipping routes and changing the scope of the Arctic. It's imperative that we are not left behind as nations such as Russia, China, and many more are taking interest in the region. As an Arctic nation, the U.S. must maintain its leadership role in this area of global importance, said Senator Lisa Murkowski. As I continue my efforts to raise awareness of the Arctic and advance issues important to the region and to the people who live there, I thank my colleagues on the Commerce Committee for prioritizing the safety and management of the Arctic region. Advancing this bill to the full Senate today is an important step towards developing a strategic plan to support safe maritime transportation in the Arctic. The United States has a vital interest in the safety and security of the Arctic region especially as a corridor for commerce and trade, Senator Wicker said. With greater cooperation among regional stakeholders, we can develop a comprehensive plan to preserve U.S. leadership in this r…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senators-introduce-legislation-to-help-prevent-suicide	Senators Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Suicide	2019-12-11	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.11.19 Senators Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Suicide Identifying Patients Sooner and Improving Follow Up Care In an effort to curb the rising suicide rate in the country, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act of 2019. The legislation establishes a grant program to improve suicide screening and prevention practices in emergency departments with a focus on increasing identification, assessment, and treatment of patients who are at risk for suicide. Senators Gardner (R-CO) and King (I-ME) are original cosponsors of the bill. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Eliot Engel (D-NY) introduced companion legislation in the House. This bill addresses a prominent need equipping Alaska emergency departments with the tools needed to assess for and treat suicidal patients, as well as strengthening connections to follow up care. As Alaska continues to face one of the highest rates of suicide in the country, additional resources dedicated to implementing suicide prevention programs in our emergency rooms can go a long way. Programs that include assessments, treatment, and care coordination can make a tremendous impact in our state, Senator Murkowski said. Our hearts break for those thinking about suicide or seeking to take their own life, and it's critical that we take every step we can to provide help before it is too late. On average, someone dies by suicide every 10 hours in Alabama. We need all hands on deck to save lives and confront this tragic epidemic. This bill will help hospital emergency rooms better identify people who are at risk for suicide and make sure they have the care they need after they are discharged from the hospital, said Senator Jones. More than 50,000 visits to Colorado emergency rooms in the last three years were due to a mental health …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/arctic-shipping-legislation-advances-in-us-senate	Arctic Shipping Legislation Advances in U.S. Senate	2019-12-11	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.11.19 Arctic Shipping Legislation Advances in U.S. Senate Prioritizing Arctic Maritime Transportation Opportunities, Safety, and Security WASHINGTON D.C.U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee, today thanked his colleagues on the committee for voting unanimously to advance theArctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee Act, legislation to address the impacts and opportunities of increasing shipping and maritime traffic. The bill was introduced by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and sponsored by Sullivan, Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.). The legislation calls for the U.S. to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the Arctic for maritime transportation by creating an advisory committee to study Arctic maritime transportation, including Arctic seaway development, and ensure that increased Arctic shipping proceeds safely and securely. Russian President Vladimir Putin sees the Arctic as the new Suez Canal, and he has every intention of controlling these vital transit routes,saidSenator Sullivan.As sea ice recedes further and shipping lanes open, America must strongly assert its sovereignty and step up to hostile nations that seek to undermine our economic and national security interests in the region. Right now, we're not prepared to do that. I'm glad to work on this legislation, with strong bipartisan support, that will engage the highest levels of the federal government in laying the groundwork for improved maritime transportation infrastructure in the Arctic. Warming temperatures and diminishing sea ice are opening up shipping routes and changing the scope of the Arctic. It's imperative that we are not left behind as nations such as Russia, China, and many more are taking interest in the region. As an Arctic nation, the U.S. must maintain it…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-baldwin-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-combat-veteran-suicide-crisis	Sullivan, Baldwin, Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis	2019-12-11	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.11.19 Sullivan, Baldwin, Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) introduced bipartisan legislation today to expand community-based outreach that will help veterans access services to improve their health and wellness and prevent suicides. The number of veteran suicides nationwide continues to rise, and approximately 14 of the 20 veterans who die by suicide each day are not receiving care from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) are often the first point of contact in the community for veterans and are on the frontlines in this battle against veteran suicidesby helping enroll veterans into the VHA. TheCommitment to Veteran Support and Outreach (CVSO) Actwill increase resources for VSOs that will better connect more veterans to the services they need. The legislation also allows the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to partner with comparable state, local or tribal entities, including Tribal Veteran Service Officers. Alaska is home to more than 75,000 veterans, yet less than half of them are currently enrolled in the VA system,said Senator Sullivan,a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.That means thousands of veterans are not connected to the benefits and health care services that they have earned. Local partners and veteran service officers are crucial resources in states, like Alaska, to reaching these off-the-grid veterans. This bipartisan bill, along with the groundwork already being done at my request by the Veterans Benefits Administration in Alaska, will reinforce the VA's mission to expand its reach and ensure veterans who live in rural, frontier states do not get left behind. In 2017 alone, more than 6,100 veterans died by suicide, an amount nearly equal to the number of servicemembers killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. The veteran suicide rate has stayed r…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-tester-veteran-suicide-prevention-bill-heads-to-presidents-desk	Sullivan, Tester Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill Heads to President’s Desk	2019-12-11	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.11.19 Sullivan, Tester Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill Heads to President's Desk Bipartisan, bicameral legislation provides tools and resources for VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) are today celebrating the passage of theSupport for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act,a bipartisan, bicameral effort to help tackle one of the nation's most pressing health concernsveteran suicide. The senators' legislation requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the responsibilities, workload, training, and vacancy rates of Suicide Prevention Coordinators at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Suicide Prevention Coordinators are specially-trained employees at VA medical centers who identifyhigh-risk veterans and connect them with the care that they need. Across the nation, these VA professionals conduct outreach, promote awareness, and disseminate suicide prevention best practices. Due to the growing number of veterans seeking care, many Suicide Prevention Coordinators report being overworked and unable to keep up with their many responsibilities. TheSupport for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Actwill provide necessary information that will help ensuretheVA has the tools and resourcesitneedsto provide veterans with critical mental health resources. It is a tragedy for our country that so many braveveterans, who sacrifice on behalf of all of us, feel as though they have no one to turn to whendealing with the unseen wounds of war, saidSenator Sullivan,a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. In order to stem the crisis of veteran suicide, it's important that the people who help them are given the support they need. The VA must have the skilled professionals available who are trained to recognize the warning signs of a veteran in crisis and able to connect a veteran with the numerous resources available to …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-convenes-hearing-on-imo-2020	Murkowski Convenes Hearing on IMO 2020	2019-12-10	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.10.19 Murkowski Convenes Hearing on IMO 2020 Committee Receives Update on Global Low Sulfur Standard for Marine Fuels U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to examinethe implementation of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) new global sulfur standard for marine fuels known as IMO 2020 which will formally take effect on January 1, 2020. In her opening remarks, Murkowski highlighted the global health benefits that will result from the new standard. Its purpose is to reduce air pollution from shipping around the world, Murkowski said. It accomplishes that purpose by limiting the sulfur content of marine fuel which is how much sulfur is in the diesel that ships use to move across the ocean to 0.5 percent by mass. Murkowski described the three primary options the global shipping industry has for compliance with IMO 2020. Those are using low sulfur diesel fuel, installing exhaust scrubbers, or switching to liquefied natural gas. She noted the consensus that the U.S. refining industry appears to be well-positioned for compliance and highlighted the need to remain vigilant in monitoring possible impacts as IMO 2020 is implemented. I'm glad to see consensus among many analysts that the economic impacts of IMO 2020 will be less than what was projected just a year ago, Murkowski said. As the Senator from the state that pays some of the highest prices for energy in the country, I have been paying very close attention to what IMO 2020 could mean for Alaskans especially for those who live in rural and remote areas where shipping prices are already a cause of economic hardship. With implementation just three weeks away, the U.S. Energy Information Administration and the International Energy Agency are currently projecting that IMO 2020 will have limited price impacts in the global markets. Murkowski is chairman of the Committee on…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/shaheen-murkowski-unveil-bipartisan-legislation-to-provide-tax-relief-to-communities-and-companies-for-critical-water-infrastructure-investments-	Shaheen, Murkowski Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Tax Relief to Communities & Companies for Critical Water Infrastructure Investments	2019-12-10	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.10.19 Shaheen, Murkowski Unveil Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Tax Relief to Communities & Companies for Critical Water Infrastructure Investments Under Current Tax Law, Local Infrastructure Projects are Taxed, Creating a Disincentive to Critical Infrastructure Investments U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) unveiled new, bipartisan legislation that would reduce taxes on critical water infrastructure investments in New Hampshire, Alaska, and across the nation. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made adjustments to the Contribution In Aid of Construction (CIAC) tax.Previously, water and wastewater utilities were exempted from this tax; however, the TCJA reinstated the CIAC tax on these entities, which will either have to be covered by state and local governments or passed along to the ratepayers and property taxpayers. Water infrastructure is vital to economic development and fundamental to delivering clean drinking water. Communities across New Hampshire have been planning projects for years that are now threatened by this new tax, said Senator Shaheen. Congress should be encouraging infrastructure development which is why we need to fix this tax bill that was rushed through Congress. I appreciate Senator Murkowski's support on this bipartisan, common-sense effort and I urge more members to join us so our communities can make urgently needed investments in clean and safe drinking water. I am pleased to join Senator Shaheen in introducing a bill to restore tax-exempt status of contributions in aid of construction received by water utilities. Many water and sewer utilities in Alaska rely on contributions of homebuilders and others interested in expansion of service to offset the cost of service build-out. In the absence of this, the cost gets passed on to customers in the form of higher bills. I have said from the start that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act had room for improvemen…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401467	ICYMI: Congressman Don Young Co-Introduces Legislation to Improve Housing Conditions in Native Communities	2019-12-09	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C. Last week, U.S. Representatives Don Young (R-AK), Denny Heck (D-WA), Scott Tipton (R-CO), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Tom Cole (R-OK), Ben Ray Lujn (D-NM), Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), and Gwen Moore (D-WI) introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) through 2024. NAHASDA provides federal funding and assistance to tribes to ensure that their members can access safe, affordable housing. "NAHASDA is a fundamental component of upholding the federal trust responsibility to our nation's Indigenous Peoples and Alaska Natives. The housing programs it supports have a proven track record of success, although tremendous needs still exist in Native communities across the country, said Young. This introduction reflects years of work with tribes and Native organizations to develop and advance the best approach for reauthorizing NAHASDA and combating some of the tragically inadequate housing conditions in the nation. The policy improvements within this legislation are long overdue, and I am grateful to Congressman Denny Heck and my fellow cosponsors for their leadership on this critical issue. I look forward to working with my friends on both sides of the aisle to once again move this legislation towards final passage." The data is disturbingly clear: Indian Country is facing a severe housing crisis, said Heck. NAHASDA is one of the best tools Congress wields to respond to this crisis, yet, NAHASDA programs have stood expired for years. If Congress wants to get serious about fulfilling its federal trust responsibility when it comes to housing, we must dust off our #1 policy toolNAHASDAand pass a bill to reauthorize these critical programs. "NAHASDA plays an important role in providing Native American tribes with affordable housing options," said Tipton. "With the block grants and loan opportunities available to them in this reauthorization, tribal communities can continue to make strides to create good and affordable housing a reality on their ow…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401468	IN THE PIPELINE: 18 BILLIONTH BARREL OF ALASKAN CRUDE FOR TAPS	2019-12-09	2019	2019-12	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 the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, the operator of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), announced the 18-billionth barrel of oil entered Pump Station 1 of the 800-mile pipelinemore than double what was originally projected. TAPS is not just a pipeline, it is Alaska's economic lifeline. From day one, Alaska's pipeline has helped us build our state while also strengthening the prosperity and security of our nation,Murkowski said.I congratulate Alyeska on this milestone and appreciate their constant focus on the safe operation of the pipeline. I also thank the Trump administration for recognizing the value of Alaskan energy and for working with us to restore throughput. Alaska is witnessing some incredible energy milestones, including the18 billionth barrel to travel down TAPS, thanks in large part to the cooperation and alignment among the congressional delegation, federal agencies that oversee much of our lands, our governor and state legislators, North Slope communities, and private sector companies,Sullivan said.It's important for Alaskans to recognize that this degree of cooperation and alignment has not always been the case, and we can't take it for granted. We must work together to ensure we maintain these strong working relationships so that we can continue responsibly developing our world-class resources for the benefit of those living on the North Slope, for all Alaskans, and for our nation's energy security. If we succeed, Alaska will continue to serve as America's energy powerhouse with many more milestones to celebrate in the future. Alaska is the proud home to vast natural resources that help power our country and are central to our state's economic health,Young said.Today's milestone is good news for our resource economy, and serves as further proof of the safe operation of the Trans Alaska Pipeline by the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. Carefully balancin…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/in-the-pipeline-18-billionth-barrel-of-alaskan-crude-for-taps-	IN THE PIPELINE: 18 Billionth Barrel of Alaskan Crude for TAPS	2019-12-09	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.09.19 IN THE PIPELINE: 18 Billionth Barrel of Alaskan Crude for TAPS Delegation Joins Alaskans in Marking Milestone for Alaskan Energy, Thanking Barrett U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, the operator of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), announced the 18-billionth barrel of oil entered Pump Station 1 of the 800-mile pipelinemore than double what was originally projected. TAPS is not just a pipeline, it is Alaska's economic lifeline. From day one, Alaska's pipeline has helped us build our state while also strengthening the prosperity and security of our nation, Murkowski said. I congratulate Alyeska on this milestone and appreciate their constant focus on the safe operation of the pipeline. I also thank the Trump administration for recognizing the value of Alaskan energy and for working with us to restore throughput. Alaska is witnessing some incredible energy milestones, including the18 billionth barrel to travel down TAPS, thanks in large part to the cooperation and alignment among the congressional delegation, federal agencies that oversee much of our lands, our governor and state legislators, North Slope communities, and private sector companies, Sullivan said. It's important for Alaskans to recognize that this degree of cooperation and alignment has not always been the case, and we can't take it for granted. We must work together to ensure we maintain these strong working relationships so that we can continue responsibly developing our world-class resources for the benefit of those living on the North Slope, for all Alaskans, and for our nation's energy security. If we succeed, Alaska will continue to serve as America's energy powerhouse with many more milestones to celebrate in the future. Alaska is the proud home to vast natural resources that help power our country an…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-the-pipeline-18-billionth-barrel-of-alaskan-crude-for-taps	IN THE PIPELINE: 18 Billionth Barrel of Alaskan Crude for TAPS	2019-12-09	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.09.19 IN THE PIPELINE: 18 Billionth Barrel of Alaskan Crude for TAPS Delegation Joins Alaskans in Marking Milestone for Alaskan Energy, Thanking Barrett Washington, D.C. U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, the operator of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), announced the 18-billionth barrel of oil entered Pump Station 1 of the 800-mile pipelinemore than double what was originally projected. TAPS is not just a pipeline, it is Alaska's economic lifeline. From day one, Alaska's pipeline has helped us build our state while also strengthening the prosperity and security of our nation,Murkowski said.I congratulate Alyeska on this milestone and appreciate their constant focus on the safe operation of the pipeline. I also thank the Trump administration for recognizing the value of Alaskan energy and for working with us to restore throughput. Alaska is witnessing some incredible energy milestones, including the18 billionth barrel to travel down TAPS, thanks in large part to the cooperation and alignment among the congressional delegation, federal agencies that oversee much of our lands, our governor and state legislators, North Slope communities, and private sector companies,Sullivan said.It's important for Alaskans to recognize that this degree of cooperation and alignment has not always been the case, and we can't take it for granted. We must work together to ensure we maintain these strong working relationships so that we can continue responsibly developing our world-class resources for the benefit of those living on the North Slope, for all Alaskans, and for our nation's energy security. If we succeed, Alaska will continue to serve as America's energy powerhouse with many more milestones to celebrate in the future. Alaska is the proud home to vast natural resources that help power our …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-highlights-global-importance-of-energy-efficiency-	Murkowski Highlights Global Importance of Energy Efficiency	2019-12-06	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.06.19 Murkowski Highlights Global Importance of Energy Efficiency Participates in First Meeting of New IEA Commission U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, this week attended the inaugural meeting of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Global Commission for Urgent Action on Energy Efficiency (Commission) in Paris, France. Murkowski, an honorary member of the Commission, spoke to the importance of efficiency in saving energy, reducing energy bills, promoting economic growth, and addressing climate change. She also highlighted a number of successful U.S. initiatives, including the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP). We call efficiency the first fuel' because it is often our best option, but as IEA has identified, we need to do more to promote investment in efficiency through proven and pragmatic policies, Murkowski said. That starts with identifying what has worked both in the U.S. and around the world, and one of those examples is FEMP. The federal government is our nation's largest consumer of energy, which presents an opportunity to save both energy and taxpayer dollars. I thank Dr. Birol and the IEA team for inviting me to join this commission and to help develop a voluntary roadmap for countries to follow to increase their efficiency. Some FEMP functions have informally been in place since 1975. In the past 45 years, the program has saved taxpayers an estimated $50 billion. Senator Murkowski has introduced bipartisan legislation to formally authorize FEMP as an established program and set longer-term energy and water conservation goals. IEA established the Commission in July 2019 after finding that global energy demand is outpacing reductions in global energy intensity. Murkowski, who is chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, is the only U.S. federal official on the Commission. …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-bipartisan-resolution-to-support-at-risk-youth-and-help-eliminate-homelessness	Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution to Support At-Risk Youth and Help Eliminate Homelessness	2019-12-05	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.05.19 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution to Support At-Risk Youth and Help Eliminate Homelessness WASHINGTON, DC A bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) recognizing November as National Runaway Prevention Month passed the U.S. Senate this week. The resolution will help raise awareness of thenationwiderunaway and homeless youth crisis and educate the public on how to help end youth homelessness.U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) also co-sponsored the resolution. One of the best ways to advance efforts to end youth homelessness is to raise awareness of the challenge with the American people who exhibit great generosity for worthy causes that support our neighbors in need,saidSullivan.I'm glad to seeourresolution recognizing runaway youth pass the Senate, shining a light on the millions of vulnerable young people without a support system, a home, or financial security that so many of us take for granted. It's a tragedy when any child does not have a safe roof over their head, but all too often their heartbreaking stories go unheard and unnoticed,saidDuckworth.I'm glad my colleagues passed this important bipartisan resolution, which willhelp raise awarenessandbring us closer to assisting children and families break the cycle of poverty, secure affordable housing and access a safe and supportive home environment. With Senate passage of this resolution to recognize November as National Runaway Prevention Month, we can raise awareness about the resources available to address the youth runaway and child homelessness crisis that affects nearly 4.2 million children annually,saidDurbin.This bipartisan effort will help us ensure the safety of homeless and runaway children while addressing the root causes of this crisis by providing support to children experiencing these traumatic circumstances. This November, I'm p…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-baldwin-introduce-bill-to-prevent-overmedication-among-veterans	Sullivan, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Prevent Overmedication Among Veterans	2019-12-05	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.05.19 Sullivan, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Prevent Overmedication Among Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced theVeterans Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act, legislation that would direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct an independent expert study on the deaths of all veterans being treated at the VA who died by suicide or from a drug overdose in the last five years. Throughout my service as an officer in the Marine Corps Reserve, I witnessed the struggles our servicemen and women experience in their search for proper care,said Senator Sullivan.It is our collective obligation as members of Congress and as American citizens to better understand the factors that contribute to veteran suicide, bolster preventative measures, and prevent these tragedies from occurring. Making sure that the VA has a holistic understanding of the information needed to stem veteran suicide is a critical step in this effort, and one that this bill makes great strides in addressing. I have worked across party lines to hold the VA accountable because too often our veterans have been prescribed drugs as a first resort before exploring other safer ways of getting the care they need. I'm proud to continue that work by leading this bipartisan effort with Senator Sullivan to confront the overmedication of veterans and prevent suicide deaths,said Senator Baldwin. Our veterans and their families deserve solutions to the challenges they face and this bipartisan legislation can help improve and save the lives of those that have served and sacrificed for our country. This review would ensure that the VA has accurate information about the relationship between veteran suicides and prescription medication. Additionally, this legislation would direct the VA to perform a more comprehensive review of its behavioral health workforce with a focus on mental health counselors in an effort…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401465	Alaska Congressional Delegation Welcomes Grant for Earthquake Long-Term Disaster Recovery	2019-12-04	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today welcomed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant announcement that the State of Alaska is set to receive $35,856,000 to support long-term disaster recovery efforts from the November 30, 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake. The 7.1 magnitude earthquakeandnearly 8,000 subsequent aftershocks impacted the Municipality of Anchorage, Mat-Su Borough, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, causing widespread damage to infrastructure such as highways, roads, and bridges, as well as schools, homes, and businesses. The support comes through HUD's Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program, which helps communities that have experienced natural disasters rebuild and increase their resilience to future disasters. Specifically, the grant addresses seriously damaged housing, businesses, and other infrastructure.This is the first time Alaska has received CDBG-DR funds. Alaskans are resilient but the reality is, the road to recovery is not a short one, said the Alaska Congressional Delegation. This federal assistance will go a long way towards meeting continued needs for long-term recovery. We are thankful for the input of Alaskans who worked to develop thoughtful recovery plans and for HUD for recognizing the importance of coming alongside us to meet these needshelping Alaskans and our communities recover. From day one, we were assured by the administration that Alaskans would have what they need to deal with and recover from what was a devastating earthquake. We are pleased to see that promise being carried out. Background:The CDBG-DR funding supplements other Federal recovery assistance programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA). To date, nearly $130 million in federal assistance has been provided to Alaskans impacted by the Cook Inlet Earthquake through FEMA programs and SBA low-interest disaster loans. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-congressional-welcomes-grant-for-earthquake-long-term-disaster-recovery_	Alaska Congressional Welcomes Grant for Earthquake Long-Term Disaster Recovery	2019-12-04	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.04.19 Alaska Congressional Welcomes Grant for Earthquake Long-Term Disaster Recovery State of Alaska to Receive $35 Million HUD Grant for Housing, Economic Development, Infrastructure, and Services Programs U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today welcomed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant announcement that the State of Alaska is set to receive $35,856,000 to support long-term disaster recovery efforts from the November 30, 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake. The 7.1 magnitude earthquake and nearly 8,000 subsequent aftershocks impacted the Municipality of Anchorage, Mat-Su Borough, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, causing widespread damage to infrastructure such as highways, roads, and bridges, as well as schools, homes, and businesses. The support comes through HUD's Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program, which helps communities that have experienced natural disasters rebuild and increase their resilience to future disasters. Specifically, the grant addresses seriously damaged housing, businesses, and other infrastructure. This is the first time Alaska has received CDBG-DR funds. Alaskans are resilient but the reality is, the road to recovery is not a short one, said the Alaska Congressional Delegation. This federal assistance will go a long way towards meeting continued needs for long-term recovery. We are thankful for the input of Alaskans who worked to develop thoughtful recovery plans and for HUD for recognizing the importance of coming alongside us to meet these needshelping Alaskans and our communities recover. From day one, we were assured by the administration that Alaskans would have what they need to deal with and recover from what was a devastating earthquake. We are pleased to see that promise being carried out. Background: The CDBG-DR funding supplements other Federal recovery assis…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/alaska-congressional-welcomes-grant-for-earthquake-long-term-disaster-recovery-	Alaska Congressional Welcomes Grant for Earthquake Long-Term Disaster Recovery	2019-12-04	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.04.19 Alaska Congressional Welcomes Grant for Earthquake Long-Term Disaster Recovery State of Alaska to Receive $35 Million HUD Grant for Housing, Economic Development, Infrastructure, and Services Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today welcomed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant announcement that the State of Alaska is set to receive $35,856,000 to support long-term disaster recovery efforts from the November 30, 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake. The 7.1 magnitude earthquakeandnearly 8,000 subsequent aftershocks impacted the Municipality of Anchorage, Mat-Su Borough, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, causing widespread damage to infrastructure such as highways, roads, and bridges, as well as schools, homes, and businesses. The support comes through HUD's Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program, which helps communities that have experienced natural disasters rebuild and increase their resilience to future disasters. Specifically, the grant addresses seriously damaged housing, businesses, and other infrastructure.This is the first time Alaska has received CDBG-DR funds. Alaskans are resilient but the reality is, the road to recovery is not a short one,said the Alaska Congressional Delegation.This federal assistance will go a long way towards meeting continued needs for long-term recovery. We are thankful for the input of Alaskans who worked to develop thoughtful recovery plans and for HUD for recognizing the importance of coming alongside us to meet these needshelping Alaskans and our communities recover. From day one, we were assured by the administration that Alaskans would have what they need to deal with and recover from what was a devastating earthquake. We are pleased to see that promise being carried out. Background:The CDBG-DR funding supplements other Federal recove…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-introduces-alaskan-federal-district-court-nominee-at-judiciary-hearing	Sullivan Introduces Alaskan Federal District Court Nominee at Judiciary Hearing	2019-12-04	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.04.19 Sullivan Introduces Alaskan Federal District Court Nominee at Judiciary Hearing WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today introduced Joshua Kindred, President Donald J. Trump's nominee to serve as the U.S. District Court judge for the District of Alaska, in a hearing on pending judicial nominations in the Senate Judiciary Committee. I first met Josh a decade ago, Mr. Chairman, when I was Alaska's Attorney General. He was working with me as a prosecutor in the Criminal Division. I was impressed then, and continue to be impressed, with his fierce commitment to equal justice under the law, respect for all, and [his] deep understanding of Alaska's unique legal landscape,said Senator Sullivan.He has broad-based criminal litigation experience[He]has significant civil litigation experience on some of the most prominent legal issues facing Alaska. He has served as environmental counsel for the Alaska Oil & Gas Association and, most recently, as the regional solicitor general for the Department of the InteriorFinally, Josh has very strong qualifications in regard to being familiar with the numerous complex federal laws that are Alaska specific. Mr. Chairman, Josh Kindred understands Alaska's unique legal jurisprudence, he is committed to honoring Congress's commitments to Alaska's first peoples, he is committed to equal justice under the law, and [he] will serve with honor and distinction on the federal court in Alaska. I urge that his nomination be sent to the floor with a positive recommendation. BACKGROUND: Joshua Kindred is the regional solicitor for the Alaska Region of the U.S. Department of the Interior in Anchorage, Alaska. Before joining the Interior Department, Mr. Kindred was environmental counsel to the Alaska Oil and Gas Association and served as an Assistant District Attorney and Violent Unit Supervisor for the State of Alaska. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Kindred served as a law clerk to Chief Justice Paul DeMuniz of the Supreme Court of the State of Or…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401464	Congressman Don Young Cosponsors Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution in Support of International Day of Persons with Disabilities	2019-12-03	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	Congressman Don Young Cosponsors Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution in Support of International Day of Persons with Disabilities f t # e Washington, December 3, 2019 Washington, D.C. Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of colleagues on the introduction of a resolution recognizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) recognized every year on December 3rd. This resolution reiterates longtime Congressional support for inclusivity and accessibility for persons with disabilities around the world. Earlier this year, Congressman Young and Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced H.R. 3373, the Office of International Disability Rights Act. H.R. 3373 would establish in law the Office of International Disability Rights at the U.S. State Department, to be supervised by a Special Advisor of International Disability Rights. People living with disabilities come from all walks of life. They are our family members, friends, and neighbors, and we should be doing all that we can to affirm the inherent worth and dignity of people living with disabilities across the globe, said Congressman Don Young. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an important opportunity for all of us to recognize the difficulties faced by people with disabilities, particularly those struggling in the labor market or involvement in public life. I am proud to be cosponsoring this critical resolution on a day that is important to so many advocates. I will continue working with colleagues to support policies promoting inclusion in all areas of public life. ### f t # e	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-welcomes-confirmation-of-secretary-brouillette	Murkowski Welcomes Confirmation of Secretary Brouillette	2019-12-02	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	12.02.19 Murkowski Welcomes Confirmation of Secretary Brouillette U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after voting to confirm Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy. The Senate confirmed Brouillette, who will replace departing Secretary Rick Perry, through a bipartisan vote of 7015. I congratulate Dan on his confirmation to be Secretary of Energy and look forward to working with him even more closely to build on his strong record as Deputy Secretary. From energy security to technological innovation, Dan's leadership will be critical for the Department of Energy and for our country, Murkowski said. As Secretary Perry departs from DOE, I also thank him for his service, and wish him all the best in his next endeavors. The Senate confirmed Brouillette to be Deputy Secretary of Energy on a bipartisan basis on August 3, 2017. The President nominated Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy on November 7, 2019, and the Energy and Natural Resources Committee reported his nomination to the full Senate by a vote of 16-4 on November 19, 2019. Murkowski is chairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, which has jurisdiction over the Department of Energy. She spoke on the Senate floor before voting in support of cloture on Brouillette's nomination in late November. Print Email Tweet	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-chairs-armed-services-subcommittee-hearing-on-dods-agency-wide-audit	Sullivan Chairs Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing on DOD’s Agency-Wide Audit	2019-12-02	2019	2019-12	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	12.02.19 Sullivan Chairs Armed Services Subcommittee Hearing on DOD's Agency-Wide Audit WASHINGTON, DC Recently, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) chaired a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support hearing to discuss the Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Defense (DOD) agency-wide audit with Deputy Secretary of Defense David Norquist. The hearing focused on the department's progress from its first-ever audit last year and its importance to U.S. national security and maintaining the trust of Congress and American taxpayers. The completion of this audit represents a critical piece of executing the 2018 National Defense Strategy, ensuring the Department of Defense gains full value from every taxpayer dollar,said Senator Sullivan. Maintaining our military's fiscal responsibilities enables Congress to provide the military with the resources it needs to combat threats around the world, particularly our near-peer competitors: Russia and China. I congratulate Deputy Secretary Norquist on his efforts to complete this year's DOD audit and look forward to continued improvement next year. I hope to see the department again build off of this year's audit as they did off of last year's to create a more efficient and effective military going forward. FY19 DOD Audit Background: The Department of Defense maintains $2.9 trillion in assets and $292 billion in inventory (more than six times the size of Walmart's inventory) making this one of the largest audits ever attempted. Of the 24 agencies within the department audited this year, one additional agency's audit came back with a clean opinion, bringing the total to seven agencies with clean audits. 23 percent of the unfavorable findings identified in FY18 were closed out. Congressional actions: Congress mandated that the Department of Defense complete an audit in 1990 under theChief Financial Officers Act.Since then, the Department of Defense has been attempting to become audit ready for nearly three d…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-applauds-executive-order-on-mmiw-crisis	Murkowski Applauds Executive Order on MMIW Crisis	2019-11-26	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.26.19 Murkowski Applauds Executive Order on MMIW Crisis U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today issued the following statement after President Trump signed an executiveorder to create a taskforce to help address the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women. The executive order follows a recent Department of Justice announcement launching a nationwide strategy to respond to the crisis. From legislative efforts such as my bills Savanna's Act and the Not Invisible Act to securing significant funding through my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee, I've been working hard to elevate the epidemic of missing, trafficked, and murdered Indigenous women and girls on a national level. Between this executive order, the initiatives coming out of the Department of Justice, and my long-standing effortsturning the tide of this crisis has truly become an all-hands-on-deck' approach,said Senator Murkowski. I applaud the President for this action, building on Attorney General Barr's recent announcement, which is a signal of the urgency and importance that has been placed on this issue. Alongside the notable efforts of the administration, I will continue to push enduring policy to bring prevention, awareness, and justice to the many women and girls that have fallen victim to this heartbreaking reality. CLICK HERE for details on the White House announcement. Background: Last Friday, U.S. Attorney General Barr announced the Department of Justice is launching a national strategy to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous persons. The plan places coordinators in multiple U.S. Attorney offices with the goal of developing protocols to improve the ability of law enforcement to address missing person cases, and also invests in training and tools to develop a more comprehensive and effective response process. Last week, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee advanced legislation led by U.S. Senators Murkowski and Cortez Masto (D-NV) to address the crisis of missing, murdered, and trafficked Nat…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/delegation-applauds-presidential-memo-on-alaska-mapping	Delegation Applauds Presidential Memo on Alaska Mapping	2019-11-25	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.25.19 Delegation Applauds Presidential Memo on Alaska Mapping Efforts will Address Gaps in the Arctic U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to map the shoreline and nearshore of Alaska and the United States exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This is an important step for Alaska, especially for the Arctic as we are woefully behind in developingup-to-date maps for the region,Senator Murkowski said.The Arctic is crucial toournation's geopolitical, economic,and environmental well-being.Alaskans know this better than perhaps anyone else. Our waters are home to an abundantvariety of untappednatural resources that can be used for food, medicine,and energy. Only a small part of the Arctic has been charted to modern standards, hindering the safety of maritime operations in the region. This Presidential directive builds on my own efforts to secure strong funding for NOAA's hydrographic surveys to address the backlog of charting needs in the Arctic. Mapping the waters around ourstatewill provide valuable information on critical mineralsand coastalresources while supporting safer shipping in the Arctic. As Alaskans, we depend on our oceans to provide for our families and drive our economy, Senator Sullivan said. Ensuring that the maps of both our state's and nation's waters are contemporary is vital to ensuring our economic growth and national security. The provisions outlined in this order will serve to bolster our understanding of our oceans and coastlines, and I commend the President for prioritizing this issue. Ensuring our oceans are thoroughly mapped is one of the most important things we can do to protect our economy and the maritime careers that depend on safe, navigable waters, Congressman Young said. This order is once again proof that President Trump and his administration are st…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401463	Food Bank Locations in Alaska	2019-11-22	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	Food Banks for Alaska: 2121 Spar Avenue Anchorage AK, 99501 Phone: (907) 272-3663 Anchorage: Mobile Food Pantry Fairview Recreation Center o http://www.muni.org/departments/parks/pages/fairview.aspx o 1121 E 10th Ave Anchorage, AK - 99501 o (907) 343-4130 Mobile Food Pantry First Christian Methodist Episcopal Church o 3600 Macinnes St Anchorage, AK - 99508 o 907-272-3663 Mobile Food Pantry Jewel Lake Church Of The Nazarene o http://jlcn.org o 4025 W 88th Ave Anchorage, AK - 99502 o (907) 243-2344 Mobile Food Pantry Lutheran Church Of Hope o 1847 W Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK - 99517 o 907-272-3663 Mobile Food Pantry - Muldoon Community Assembly o 7041 Debarr Rd Anchorage, AK - 99504 o 907-272-3663 Mobile Food Pantry - The Adelaide o 201 E 9th Ave Anchorage, AK - 99501 o 907-272-3663 Lions Clubs Of Alaska o 4233 Mountain View Dr Anchorage, AK - 99508 o 907-561-3680 Spenard Lions Club Anchorage o 2108 Roosevelt Dr Anchorage, AK - 99517 o 907-428-0832 Lutheran Social Services Of Alaska o 1305 W 33rd Ave Anchorage, AK - 99503 o 907-272-0643 Mother Lawrence Foundation o 3609 Richmond Ave. Anchorage, AK - 99508 o (907) 272-0989 Mountain View Baptist Church o 300 N Bragaw Anchorage, AK - 88407 o 907-279-4316 New Hope Compassionate Ministry Food Pantry o https://www.newhopeak.org/pantry o 1220 E Street Anchorage, AK - 99501 o (907) 274-4673 North Anchorage Church Of God o 1711 Bragaw St Anchorage, AK - 99508 o 907-338-2316 Salvation Army - McKinnell House o https://mckinnellhouse.salvationarmy.org o 1712 A Street Anchorage, AK - 99501 o (907) 277-2593 Shiloh Baptist Family Services o 1928 Juneau St Anchorage, AK - 99501 o 907-276-6673 Emergency Food Bank St Benedict''s Outreach o 8110 Jewel Lake Road Anchorage, AK - 99502 o 907-273-1596 St. Christopher''s Episcopal Church o 7208 Duben Ave Anchorage, AK - 99504 o 907-333-5010 Shiloh Food Pantry o https://www.shilohmbcalaska.org o 855 E. 20th Ave. Anchorage, AK - 99501 o (907) 276-6673 Mothe…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-applauds-administrations-focus-to-address-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-crisis-	Murkowski Applauds Administration’s Focus to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis	2019-11-22	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.22.19 Murkowski Applauds Administration's Focus to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis Today U.S. Senator Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after U.S. Attorney General Barr announced the Department of Justice is launching a national strategy to address the crisis of missing an murdered indigenous persons: Addressing the crisis of missing, trafficked, and murdered Indigenous women has been a high priority of mine in the Senate. I applaud the administration for this announcement and for making proactive, directed initiatives to improve the federal response to this epidemic. I was glad to host Attorney General Barr and his team in Alaska to show him first-hand the role that the lack of public safety plays in this heartbreaking epidemic. The urgency and attention he has placed on this issue is truly critical, said Senator Murkowski. Understanding the extent of the problem and how we implement solutions is imperative. With the Senate Indian Affairs Committee advancing Savanna's Act and Not Invisible Act this week, coupled with this announcement today, we are showing women across the nation, and those who love them, that we will not sit idly by as our sisters, our mothers, our neighbors, and our friends continue to go missingthat we are with them in this fight. CLICK HERE for details on the Department of Justice announcement. Background: Earlier this week, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee advanced legislation led by U.S. Senators Murkowski and Cortez Masto (D-NV) to address the crisis of missing, murdered, and trafficked Native women. The bills, Savanna's Act and Not Invisible Act, aim to combat the epidemic by improving the federal government's response to the crisis. Savanna's Act increases coordination among all levels of law enforcement, increases data collection and information sharing, and empowers tribal governments with access to law enforcement databases they need in cases involving missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, wherever they occur. The N…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-raises-alaska-interests-with-fda-commissioner-nominee	Murkowski Raises Alaska Interests with FDA Commissioner Nominee	2019-11-22	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.22.19 Murkowski Raises Alaska Interests with FDA Commissioner Nominee Calls for Focus on Vaping Epidemic, ALS Research, Seafood Advice, and GE Salmon The nominee to serve as the next U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Dr. Stephen M. Hahn is moving through the vetting process in the U.S. Senate, with a nomination hearing today in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. During the Senate HELP Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski raised a range of Alaska interests with Dr. Hahn, including the epidemic of e-cigarettes and vaping, ALS research, FDA seafood advice, and labeling requirements for Genetically Engineered (GE) Salmon. Senator Murkowski began her remarks by echoing the concerns of her Senate colleagues regarding nicotine addiction and the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products among youth, and thanked Dr. Hahn for committing to addressing the epidemic. I want to add my voice to so many on the committee that have expressed concern on what we are seeing with rising levels of nicotine addiction through the e-cig and vaping products-- just the dangers that we know with kids and nicotine. We are absolutely going the wrong way when it comes to nicotine addiction, said Senator Murkowski. After making the turn, if you will, on that trend, to see where we are now is not only alarming, it's frightening. During the hearing, Senator Murkowski noted the importance of patient partnerships when it comes to research and asked Dr. Hahn for his commitment to ensuring the voices of ALS patients, as well as other patients dealing with terminal diseases, are heard by the FDA. One of the things that I have learned with all of my interactions with the ALS advocates is that patient partnership is really essential to move forward in the research, said Senator Murkowski. Your predecessor had committed to the ALS community in meetings with patients, that he would …	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-rosemarie-habeich	Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Rosemarie Habeich	2019-11-22	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.22.19 Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Rosemarie Habeich WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) yesterday recognized Rosemarie Habeich, of Anchorage, Alaska, on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Rosie, as her friends call her, is a registered nurse who, alongside her husband, Eben Hopson, Jr., has fostered more than 50 children from all across the state. During her time living in Utqiagvik, she worked as the director of the city's rec department, director of the health department, and executive director of the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission. In Anchorage, Rosie volunteers for Friends In Serving Humanity (FISH), a church network that feeds the hungry. She is known for doing so much in service to others, oftentimes out of her own pocket. Regarding her giving, Rosie says, That's the way life is supposed to be. You are supposed to recognize when people have less than you, and you are supposed to help them out. Giving is fundamental. Senator Sullivan recognized Rosie as part of his series, Alaskan of the Week. Tribute to Rosie Habeich: It is Thursday. I know the pages know this, and many people watching know this, but it is that time of the day in the Senate when I come down on the Senate floor and talk about somebody who makes my State a very unique and special place--and it is an opportunity for me to talk a little bit about what is going on in Alaska right now, particularly before the holidays--somebody we refer to in Alaska and here in the Senate as the Alaskan of the Week. Before I get into this very special Alaskan, I will give you a little weather update. A lot of people like to understand what is going on. Winter has come. It is coming to Alaska. Snow has arrived throughout much of the State. In Southcentral Alaska it has come. Anchorage is covered in snow. A lot of people are getting ready to undertake winter. Sports and activities on Monday in Utqiagvik, the northernmost point in North America--it used to be called Point Barrow--the Sun rose and set for the last time un…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-lauds-barrs-missing-indigenous-persons-effort-continued-focus-on-alaska	Sullivan Lauds Barr’s Missing Indigenous Persons Effort, Continued Focus on Alaska	2019-11-22	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.22.19 Sullivan Lauds Barr's Missing Indigenous Persons Effort, Continued Focus on Alaska Initiative comes just one month after $42 million in DOJ support for rural public safety WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today applauded U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr'sannouncementof a new national strategy to address missing and murdered Native Americans. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Initiative will establish coordinators in the offices of eleven U.S. Attorneys tasked with developing protocols for a more coordinated law enforcement response to missing persons cases. Additionally, the plan authorizes the deployment of the FBI's most advanced response capabilities, improved data collection and analysis, and training to support local response efforts. No U.S. attorney general in history has shown greater commitment to the safety and well-being of indigenous people in Alaska than Bill Barr, saidSenator Sullivan. The initiatives being undertaken and support being offered by Attorney General Barr and the Trump Justice Department are simply unprecedented. I believe his meetings with Alaska tribal leaders and visits to some of our most challenged villages this summer had a lasting impact on the attorney general. He is clearly determined to put the full weight of the federal government behind addressing the lack of justice for missing indigenous persons and safety in many rural communities. I want to thank Attorney General Barr for launching this comprehensive missing persons initiative that can bring hope to so many Alaskans who've mourned the loss of loved ones without answers and without justice being served. American Indian and Alaska Native people suffer from unacceptable and disproportionately high levels of violence, which can have lasting impacts on families and communities. Native American women face particularly high rates of violence, with at least half suffering se…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401462	Congressman Don Young Stands with Alaska Nurses and Social Workers, Helps Pass Bill to Prevent Workplace Violence	2019-11-21	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	Congressman Don Young Stands with Alaska Nurses and Social Workers, Helps Pass Bill to Prevent Workplace Violence f t # e Washington, November 21, 2019 Washington, D.C. Today, with the support of Alaska Congressman Don Young, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1309, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. This legislation takes action to prevent workplace violence against our nation's nurses and social workers. These professions suffer injuries from workplace violence at far higher rates than any other profession in the United States. This measure assists in the prevention of workplace violence by strengthening OSHA protections, bolstering risk assessment efforts, and reducing barriers to completing investigations. Congressman Young has worked on this issue with organizations such as the Alaska Nurses Association, and cosponsored the bill earlier in the 116th Congress. My wife Anne was herself a nurse, so for me, protecting the health care workers who take care of our friends and family is personal, said Congressman Don Young. It was a very proud moment for me today to help the House pass the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. Very frankly, this is how the legislative process should work constituents came to me with a problem, and we worked together to find a solution. This bill is an important component to preventing violence against our nurses and social workers, and I am thankful for the Alaska Nurses Association's work to help get this legislation through this House. Supporting our nation's caregivers continues to be one of my priorities, and I'll keep working to ensure they have the resources and protections necessary to provide compassionate care to our nation's patients. ### f …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/11/21/2019/senators-legislation-to-address-crisis-of-missing-murdered-and-trafficked-native-women-advances-in-senate	Senators’ Legislation to Address Crisis of Missing, Murdered and Trafficked Native Women Advances in Senate	2019-11-21	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.21.19 Senators' Legislation to Address Crisis of Missing, Murdered and Trafficked Native Women Advances in Senate Murkowski and Cortez Masto Applaud Committee Passage of Not Invisible Act and Savanna's Act Legislation addressing the crisis of missing, murdered, and trafficked Native women, passed out of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee with strong, bipartisan supportheading to the full Senate for consideration. The bills, Savanna's Act and Not Invisible Act, are both led by U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and aim to combat the epidemic by improving the federal government's response to the crisis. CLICK HERE for video of Senator Murkowski's remarks. Savanna's Act, sponsored by Senator Murkowski and co-led with Senator Cortez Masto, increases coordination among all levels of law enforcement, increases data collection and information sharing, and empowers tribal governments with access to law enforcement databases they need in cases involving missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, wherever they occur.The legislation, originally introduced by former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota with Murkowski as a cosponsor, is named for Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, who was abducted and killed in 2017 in Fargo, North Dakota. Not Invisible Act, sponsored by Senator Cortez Masto and co-led with Senator Murkowski, engages law enforcement, tribal leaders, federal partners, and service providers and improves coordination across federal agencies. The bill designates an official to coordinate efforts across agencies and also establishes a commission of tribal and federal stakeholders to make recommendations to the Department of Interior and Department of Justice on best practices to combat the epidemic of disappearances, homicide, violent crime and trafficking of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. I've heard far too many horror stories about the issues women i…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/delegation-welcomes-draft-environmental-impact-statement-on-npr-a-integrated-activity-plan	Delegation Welcomes Draft Environmental Impact Statement on NPR-A Integrated Activity Plan	2019-11-21	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.21.19 Delegation Welcomes Draft Environmental Impact Statement on NPR-A Integrated Activity Plan U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for an updated Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). A Notice of Availability will appear in the Federal Register tomorrow, kicking off a 60-day public comment period that ends on January 21, 2020. This is a significant step toward a new plan that is more consistent with the legal purposes of the petroleum reserve, which holds the potential for billions of barrels of recoverable oil that can help refill the Trans-Alaska Pipeline,Murkowski said.We have recently learned a great deal about the abundant resources of the NPR-A, and updating the deeply flawed 2013 IAP to provide greater access is necessary to reflect our opportunities for responsible development. We will review the draft EIS closely and encourage Alaskans to provide comments and participate in the public process. Today's announcement is welcome progress towards evaluating how to best realize the potential of Alaska's vast energy resources, Sullivan said. The previous administration was dead set on locking up the NPR-A which, in turn, stunted our economy. The Department of Interior's efforts to provide a new activity plan furthers our goal of responsible exploration and development, ensuring that Alaska's resources help the U.S. remain an energy superpower. I encourage Alaskans to share their views throughout the comment period. An updated NPR-A Integrated Activity Plan is not only good news for Alaska, but is an encouraging development for our continued push to make America truly energy independent, Young said. The resources available in the NPR-A are vast, and very frankly, the Obama Administration's 2013 IAP was an overly-restrictive disaster for Alaskans who know our lands can be respo…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-decline-in-timber-revenue-means_increased-reliance-on-federal-programs	Murkowski: Decline in Timber Revenue Means Increased Reliance on Federal Programs	2019-11-21	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.21.19 Murkowski: Decline in Timber Revenue Means Increased Reliance on Federal Programs U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to examine federal payments to local governments provided through the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) programs. As part of the hearing, the committee also received testimony on three bills: S. 430, a bill from Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000; S. 1643, Sen. Ron Wyden's (D-Ore.) Forest Management for Rural Stability Act; and S. 2108, Sen. Steve Daines' (R-Mo.) Small County PILT Parity Act. Around the country, states with large swaths of federal lands face significant challenges in developing sustainable economies, Murkowski said. When we are not allowed to responsibly develop our resources, our rural communities suffer. We lose jobs. We lose revenues. And many communities are left with inadequate funding for their schools, forcing them to depend more and more on programs like SRS and PILT to make up the difference. More than 60 percent of Alaska's land is managed by the federal government. Programs like PILT and SRS are so vital to our rural economies. Many Alaska communities rely on SRS to pay for essential services such as schools, roads, and first responders due to the decline in timber receipts and a lack of access to federally-owned forested lands, Murkowski said. Alaska is vast, but we simply don't have a lot of private land. That leaves a very small tax base to address everything from public services to necessary infrastructure. For example, the federal government owns more than 97 percent of the 3,400-square mile-span of the Borough of Wrangell. Mayor Stephen Prysunka testified at the hearing, and shared that SRS payments last year provided one-sixth of the school district's annual budget. Communities like mine saw their timber industries decimated, which not only reduced the revenue…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senators-hassan-murkowski-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-support-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities-struggling-with-eating-disorders	Senators Hassan, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Seniors and People with Disabilities Struggling with Eating Disorders	2019-11-21	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.21.19 Senators Hassan, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Seniors and People with Disabilities Struggling with Eating Disorders Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve access to care for seniors and people living with disabilities who struggle with eating disorders. While often not discussed, eating disorders affect 3-4 percent of the senior population. Eating disorders also affect 6 percent of females and 3 percent of males who experience disabilities. The bipartisan Nutrition CARE Act would expand access to medical care for Medicare beneficiaries with eating disorders by including coverage of outpatient medical nutrition therapy through Medicare Part B, which will provide patients with a more comprehensive, specialized approach to combating eating disorders than what is currently offered under Medicare. Eating disorders tend to be discussed in the context of young people, but that misses the full extent of the problem, Senator Hassan said. My bipartisan bill with Senator Murkowksi would help ensure that seniors and people living with disabilities both populations who often face other health challenges in addition to eating disorders receive the comprehensive care that they need. Although eating disorders are often perceived as solely impacting teens and young adults, they also impact aging Americans, which can further complicate existing chronic disorders or diseases. These issues are psychologically rooted, but they can take a serious long-term toll on the body. The Alaska Psychological Association acknowledges that this is among one of Alaska's most pressing mental illness issues, but our state is unfortunately lacking the resources needed for treatment, said Senator Murkowski. Addressing these complex illnesses cannot be one-size-fits-all.' Effective treatment requires a comprehensive approach, tailored to fit each unique case that is encountered. For Alaskans that rely on Medicare that are struggling with an …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/delegation-welcomes-draft-environmental-impact-statement-on-npr-a-integrated-activity-plan	Delegation Welcomes Draft Environmental Impact Statement on NPR-A Integrated Activity Plan	2019-11-21	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.21.19 Delegation Welcomes Draft Environmental Impact Statement on NPR-A Integrated Activity Plan Washington, D.C. U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)announcedthe draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for an updated Integrated Activity Plan (IAP) for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). A Notice of Availability will appear in the Federal Register tomorrow, kicking off a 60-day public comment period that ends on January 21, 2020. This is a significant step toward a new plan that is more consistent with the legal purposes of the petroleum reserve, which holds the potential for billions of barrels of recoverable oil that can help refill the Trans-Alaska Pipeline,Murkowski said.We have recently learned a great deal about the abundant resources of the NPR-A, and updating the deeply flawed 2013 IAP to provide greater access is necessary to reflect our opportunities for responsible development. We will review the draft EIS closely and encourage Alaskans to provide comments and participate in the public process. Today's announcement is welcome progress towards evaluating how to best realize the potential of Alaska's vast energy resources,Sullivan said.The previous administration was dead set on locking up the NPR-A which, in turn, stunted our economy. The Department of Interior's efforts to provide a new activity plan furthers our goal of responsible exploration and development, ensuring that Alaska's resources help the U.S. remain an energy superpower. I encourage Alaskans to share their views throughout the comment period. An updated NPR-A Integrated Activity Plan is not only good news for Alaska, but is an encouraging development for our continued push to make America truly energy independent,Young said.The resources available in the NPR-A are vast, and very frankly, the Obama Administration's 2013 IAP was an overly-restrictive disaster for Alaskans who know our lands c…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-manchin-bill-to-address-veterans-burn-pit-exposure	Sullivan-Manchin Bill to Address Veterans’ Burn Pit Exposure	2019-11-21	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.21.19 Sullivan-Manchin Bill to Address Veterans' Burn Pit Exposure WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, today introducedS.2950, The Veterans Burn Pit Exposure Recognition Act of 2019, legislation which addresses a barrier currently preventing many veterans from getting U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for illnesses and diseases related to exposure to burn pits. The act would recognize and concede their exposure during deployed service. Notably, the bill would not automatically grant benefits or health care to veterans who served near a burn pit, nor would it create a presumption of service connection, like Agent Orange. We owe it to the men and women of our Armed Forces to continue to work toward addressing the impacts many face after being exposed to burn pits while serving our country overseas, saidSenator Sullivan. The Veterans Burn Pit Exposure Recognition Actreaffirms our commitment to those in uniform and ensures we will not wait decades to tackle this issue head on. I was pleased to work with my colleague Senator Manchin on this legislation which is an important step in the right direction. We've made a promise to the men and women who have bravely fought to defend our nation, often in harsh conditions, that when they return home we take care of them. West Virginians have seen first-hand how long it's taken for the Vietnam-era Veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals like Agent Orange to receive the care and benefits they deserve, and the toll it took on them and their families. I want to make sure that doesn't happen to this generation of Veterans. That's why my colleague Senator Sullivan and I introducedThe Veterans Burn Pit Exposure Recognition Actto make it easier for Veterans exposed to open-air burn pits in the Middle East and Afghanistan to apply for care and benefits. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to conti…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-van-hollen-lead-bipartisan-letter-underscoring-the-importance-of-alliances-with-japan-republic-of-korea	Sullivan, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Letter Underscoring the Importance of Alliances with Japan, Republic of Korea	2019-11-21	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.21.19 Sullivan, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Letter Underscoring the Importance of Alliances with Japan, Republic of Korea WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, led by Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), sent a letter to the leaders of Japan and the Republic of Korea to reaffirm the importance of America's bilateral alliances with the two countries in light of rising challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. You can find a signed copy of the letter HERE and the full text below: Your Excellencies, We write to you as bipartisan members of the United States Senate and as strong supporters of the U.S. bilateral alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea. We believe it is important to reaffirm the critical importance of these partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. These alliances, each independently forged after the difficult trials of war, serve as the linchpin of security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and help advance the cause of a more peaceful, prosperous and free world. While we recognize the complex history between your two great countries, we believe it is a critical time for Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States to work together and deepen our economic, security and cultural relationships. Disunity only provides the opportunity for countries such as China and North Korea to sow discord in our relationships in order to shift the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific away from freedom and towards authoritarianism. Additionally, there are a number of pressing global challenges that are best addressed through a unified approach. We remain committed to deepening and broadening our diplomatic, economic and security ties with your great nations and look forward to continued cooperation and partnership in the years ahead. The letter was also signed by U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR), Doug Jones (D-AL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Tom Udall (D-NM), Tod…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401466	Daily News-Miner AK congressional delegation tours F-35 plant in Texas	2019-11-20	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, toured Lockheed Martin's F-35 assembly plant in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday, along with a group of military and community leaders from Interior Alaska. The group got to see the first F-35 aircraft that will eventually be stationed at Eielson Air Force Base starting in spring 2020. In response to concerns about the cost of sustaining the F-35 fleet, which were raised in a Government Accountability Office report released Nov. 13, both Murkowski and Suillivan said that efforts are being made to reduce the cost of maintaining the aircraft but acknowledged that it was an area that needs more attention. The F-35A Joint Strike Fighter is a fifth generation stealth aircraft capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, electronic warfare and delivering nuclear weapons. By December 2021, 54 F-35s are scheduled to have arrived at Eielson, along with 1,300 personnel. The first of two combat F-35 squadrons was reactivated in October, and the first aircrafts are scheduled to begin arriving in April. During the Monday visit to Lockheed Martin, the Alaska delegation toured the production line, was briefed on the F-35 program, and learned about the aircraft's capabilities. They also signed the bulkhead of an Alaska-bound F-35 currently in production. Specifically, the delegation heard about updates being made to improve the aircraft's maintenance and performance, and how it provides critical advantages over America's adversaries, according to a news release. Sullivan explained that the tour was arranged by Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force, as a celebration of a milestone. It was more than just a tour, it was a serious briefing and an important milestone, Sullivan said. What you can see, as you're going through the assembly line, is each aircraft actually had (a label for) where it was going. There were several, as we were going through this assembly line, that were destined for Eielson. Sullivan said that those slated for Eielso…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-joins-colleagues-in-reauthorization-of-violence-against-women-act	Sullivan Joins Colleagues in Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act	2019-11-20	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.20.19 Sullivan Joins Colleagues in Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Bill Bolster Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) joined his colleagues in introducing the reauthorization and modernization of theViolence Against Women Act(VAWA). Thebillwould reauthorize and robustly fund VAWA grant programs, prevent and address domestic violence and sexual assault, and support victims. Women make up roughly half of our state, and the statistics show that more than half of them have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence,said Senator Sullivan.The numbers are likewise horrific across our nation. This important ten-year reauthorization of theViolence Against Women Actincreases resources for survivors and works to combat the epidemic of murdered and missing Native women in Alaska and across the country. I'm pleased that theChoose Respectinitiatives that I authored were also included. These three provisions found under theChoose RespectTitle of the bill address specific challenges, including combatting the cultural acceptance of violence, the lack of legal representation afforded to victims, and the ability of perpetrators to evade court orders. This reauthorization deserves the support of every member of the Senate and I look forward to its swift passage. The proposed VAWA reauthorization incorporates three bills authored by Senator Sullivan as part of his nationalChoose Respectinitiative. The first would create a national media campaign focused on preventing and responding to violence against women, including spreading awareness of legal and other assistance for survivors. October 1 would also be designated as Choose Respect Day. The second Sullivan provision would substantially expand the availability of legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence by ensuring that the Legal Assistance for Victims gr…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401461	House Prevents Loss of $7.6 Billion in Highway Funding Following Efforts by Congressman Don Young	2019-11-19	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	House Prevents Loss of $7.6 Billion in Highway Funding Following Efforts by Congressman Don Young f t # e Washington, November 19, 2019 Washington, D.C. Today, the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution that includes a repeal of the FAST Act rescission and protects states from a loss in highway funding totaling $7.6 billion. Last week, Congressman Don Young and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) led 107 of their colleagues on a bipartisan letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy urging them to take immediate action to prevent the loss of unobligated funding for transportation and infrastructure projects. Today's vote is a victory for infrastructure projects in Alaska and across the country, and I am pleased to see many colleagues on both sides of the aisle who joined me in taking action against this looming loss of funding, said Congressman Don Young. Americans want to know that their infrastructure is strong, secure, and safe to use. Very frankly, mandatory recessions should have never been on the table, and the federal government should be making good on the promises made to states by Congress -- including nearly $44 million for infrastructure in our state that was threatened by these rescissions. Alaskans know how critical infrastructure is to their everyday lives. Roads, airstrips, and bridges are critical to our economy and deliver goods and services to families every day. Alaskans have my promise that in Congress, I will continue fighting for safe and functioning infrastructure." ### f t # e	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/enr-advances-key-nominees-15-bills-to-full-senate-	ENR Advances Key Nominees, 15 Bills to Full Senate	2019-11-19	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.19.19 ENR Advances Key Nominees, 15 Bills to Full Senate The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today held a business meeting to report three nominations and 15 energy and lands-related measures to the full Senate, including legislation focused on offshore revenue sharing and the deferred maintenance backlog at the National Park Service. The nominees advanced to the full Senate for confirmation votes are: Mr. Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of the Department of Energy; Mr. James Danlyto be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and Ms. Katharine MacGregorto be Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. I strongly support the nominations of Mr. Brouillette, Ms. MacGregor, and Mr. Danly. All three did remarkably well at their hearings, and all three will excel in their new roles, Chairman Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said. I'm pleased all three nominees received bipartisan support from our committee, and hope the full Senate will confirm them as soon as possible. The committee favorably reported Brouillette a vote of 16-4, Danly by a vote of 12-8, and MacGregor by a vote of 14-6. The committee also reported three major lands bills: S. 500, the Restore Our Parks Act, from Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Mark Warner, D-Va., and Angus King, I-Maine; S. 1081, the Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act, from Ranking Member Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.; and S. 2418, the Conservation of America's Shoreline Terrain and Aquatic Life (COASTAL) Act from Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. The COASTAL Act would address a long-standing priority for Alaska by establishing an offshore revenue sharing program for our state. For me, and for many Alaskans, this is a matter of fairness and equity, Murkowski said. We build the infrastructure, we produce the resource, and we bear the risks and impacts. This bill would help us meet a number of critical purposes, including the protection of our coasts; assistance for villages facing the impacts of clima…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-klobuchar-combat-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-and-prenatal-substance-abuse	Murkowski, Klobuchar Combat Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Prenatal Substance Abuse	2019-11-19	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.19.19 Murkowski, Klobuchar Combat Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Prenatal Substance Abuse Reintroduce Legislation to Advance Research, Prevention, and Services U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) recently reintroducedS.2879, theAdvancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act, which would authorize programs and funding to individuals and families effected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs), and related conditions.Specifically, the bill would create an Interagency Coordinating Committee to combat FASD as well as reestablish the Center of Excellence on FASD and related conditions. For the first time, the legislation will also address other prenatal substance abuse, including the use of opioids by pregnant women. According to the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, an estimated 15 percent of infants are affected by prenatal alcohol or illicit drug exposure each year. Those infantswhich have been exposed to prenatal substance abuse but do not receive the appropriate treatment and developmental supportare at high risk of ongoing mental, emotional, and even physical challenges. Although there has been heightened awareness of fetal alcohol syndrome disorders since the 1990s, there continues to be a shortage in Alaska and nationally of diagnostic clinics and resources for those with FASDs.This legislation aims to develop a more collaborative approach across the federal government to support the medical, substance use, child welfare, and educational issues that the mother, infant and family face after being diagnosed with FAS, FASDs, or a related condition. Alaska faces some of the highest rates of FASD in the nation. And while the effectsphysical, mental, and behavioralmay be incurable, FASD is completely preventable. We also know that the epidemic of opioid and substance abuse has wreaked havoc in Alaska, impacting ent…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sinema-bill-improves-workplace-safety-for-social-workers-and-health-professionals	Murkowski, Sinema Bill Improves Workplace Safety for Social Workers and Health Professionals	2019-11-19	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.19.19 Murkowski, Sinema Bill Improves Workplace Safety for Social Workers and Health Professionals U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen workplace protections for social workers and behavioral and home health professionals. The Senators' bipartisanProtecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 establishes a grant program to fund workplace safety programs for social workers and health professionals, ensuring these public servants can continue doing their jobs safely. Unfortunately, violence in the workplace is on the rise in America with social workers and healthcare professionals facing disproportionate and alarming levels. These men and women have dedicated their lives to helping others, sometimes in dangerous and high-risk situations. We must ensure they have access to the necessary tools, training, and technology to keep themselves and others safe, as well as appropriate services to support employees that experience a violent or traumatic event, said Murkowski. Recognizing the need to address the safety and risk factors associated with these careers, I'm proud to help lead bipartisan legislation that will help states, as well as Tribes, provide critical safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals. As a social worker, I've seen firsthand the critical roles that nurses, social workers, and other caseworkers serve in Arizona's communities. Strengthening workplace safety shows our appreciation for social workers and health professionals and will help recruit and retain qualified specialists to serve vulnerable Arizona families, said Sinema. The congressional sponsors of the Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 recognize the dangers that too many social workers and health professionals face on the job. Whether they work in office settings or out in the community, these vitally importa…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-stresses-need-to-equip-dod-with-tools-to-support-arctic-defense-strategy-	Murkowski Stresses Need to Equip DoD With Tools to Support Arctic Defense Strategy	2019-11-19	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.19.19 Murkowski Stresses Need to Equip DoD With Tools to Support Arctic Defense Strategy Promotes Ted Stevens Arctic Center for Security Studies In honor of what would have been U.S. Senator Ted Stevens' ninety-sixth birthday, U.S. Senator Murkowski (R-AK) raised attention to an issue that was significant to himthe importance of the Arctic and a strong national defense to Alaska and the nation. Senator Murkowski highlighted her legislation she introduced with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) to create a new Department of Defense (DoD) Regional Center for Security Studies for the Arctic, which would be named in Senator Stevens' honor. The center, as Murkowski explained, would advance defense readiness, develop Arctic awareness, and improve allies and partner capabilities. With the growing prominence of the Arctic in global geopolitical and strategic affairs, Murkowski stressed the urgent need to give DoD the necessary tools and support to foster research and dialogues that will be critical to our nation's national security. The primary goals of the Ted Stevens Arctic Security Studies Center would be to find solutions for the greatest security challenges of the Circumpolar Arctic region while promoting greater engagement to addressingthe challenges that lay ahead. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO The DoD currently has five academic Regional Centers for Security Studies which cover the regions of Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Near East-South Asia, and Northern Hemisphere. The centers aim to support defense strategy objectives and policy priorities through a unique academia forum and to foster strong international networks of security leaders. Speech Excerpts: Today we think about that role that Senator Stevens envisioned for Alaska in terms of our role in protecting and defending the country but also our broader, more global role and responsibility. The overarching goals of this study center is to…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401459	Representatives Young, Haaland, and Cole Introduce Legislation to Restore Buffalo Populations on Tribal Lands	2019-11-18	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C.Today,Congressman Don Young(R-AK),Vice Chairof the Congressional Native American Caucus, along withCaucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-NM) and Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) introduced the Indian Buffalo Management Act of 2019. TheAmericanbuffalo, a North American species of bison, once roamed freely across the United States, and served an important role for Native communities throughout North America. Historically, bison were a reliable source of food, shelter, clothing, and economic mobility for Indigenous peoples across the American west. The decimation of the American buffalo that began in themid-19thcentury significantly impacted the Native communities that depended on these majestic creatures. The Indian Buffalo Management Act establishes a program within the Department of the Interior to assist tribes and tribal organizations with the protection,conservation, and fosteringof buffalo herds.This legislation is supported by the 68 tribes in 18 states that are the members of the InterTribal Buffalo Council (ITBC), the National Parks Conservation Association, the National Congress of American Indians, the American Bison Society, the National Bison Association, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and the World Wildlife Fund. For hundreds of years, the American buffalo was central to the culture, spiritual wellbeing, and livelihoods of our nation's Indigenous peoples,said Congressman Don Young. The tragic decimation of these iconic animals remains one of the darkest chapters in America's history, and we must be doing all that we can to reverse the damage done not only to the American buffalo, but to the way of lifeof Native peoplesacross our country. I am proud to be joined by Congresswoman Deb Haaland and Congressman Tom Cole, in additionto Alaska Native and American Indian organizationsand countless tribes,as we introduce this critical legislation to protect a resource vital toNativecultural, spiritual, and subsistencetraditions.I would like to thank the InterTribal Buffalo Council, in pa…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401460	Alaska Congressional Delegation Tours F-35 Plant in Texas	2019-11-18	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	FORT WORTH, TX Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, alongside military and community leaders from Interior Alaska, toured Lockheed Martin's F-35 assembly plant and were shown the first F-35As that will eventually be stationed at Eielson Air Force Base beginning in the spring of 2020. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the overall F-35 program and its capabilities, toured the production line to get a firsthand look at the U.S. Air Force's latest 5th Generation aircraft, and signed the bulkhead of an Alaska-bound F-35A currently in production. Specifically, the delegation heard about updates being made to improve the aircraft's maintenance and performance, and how it will be a game-changer in dominating the skies, providing critical advantages over America's adversaries. To see the national role Eielson Air Force Base will play with the upcoming arrival of these two squadrons of F-35's has been a dream of the Alaska Congressional Delegation since I joined the Senate over sixteen years ago. Senator Sullivan, Congressman Young and I have fought hard, alongside Alaskans in the Interiorwith a particular thanks to the Fairbanks Tiger Teamensuring we utilize Alaska's geo-strategic location for the broader national security. Alaska is truly the tip of the spear for responding to threats in the Arctic Region and beyond, said Senator Murkowski. This visit and tour was a tremendous opportunity for Dan, Don and I, along with Fairbanks community leaders, to view these warfighters up close and understand more about the extraordinary nature of what we are able to do and produce. Seeing the very first F-35 Alaska One off the production line was an exciting milestone, but I look forward to seeing it at its new home in Alaska even more. Touring Lockheed Martin's F-35 factory today and seeing thousands of Americans working hard to build our nation's next great fighter aircraft instills an immense sense of patriotism, said Senator Sullivan. It is equally inspiring…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-congressional-delegation-tours-f-35-plant-in-texas	Alaska Congressional Delegation Tours F-35 Plant in Texas	2019-11-18	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.18.19 Alaska Congressional Delegation Tours F-35 Plant in Texas Views Aircraft Destined for Alaska Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, alongside military and community leaders from Interior Alaska, toured Lockheed Martin's F-35 assembly plant and were shown the first F-35As that will eventually be stationed at Eielson Air Force Base beginning in the spring of 2020. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the overall F-35 program and its capabilities, toured the production line to get a firsthand look at the U.S. Air Force's latest 5th Generation aircraft, and signed the bulkhead of an Alaska-bound F-35A currently in production. Specifically, the delegation heard about updates being made to improve the aircraft's maintenance and performance, and how it will be a game-changer in dominating the skies, providing critical advantages over America's adversaries. Click here or the image above for photos To see the national role Eielson Air Force Base will play with the upcoming arrival of these two squadrons of F-35's has been a dream of the Alaska Congressional Delegation since I joined the Senate over sixteen years ago. Senator Sullivan, Congressman Young and I have fought hard, alongside Alaskans in the Interiorwith a particular thanks to the Fairbanks Tiger Teamensuring we utilize Alaska's geo-strategic location for the broader national security. Alaska is truly the tip of the spear for responding to threats in the Arctic Region and beyond, said Senator Murkowski. This visit and tour was a tremendous opportunity for Dan, Don and I, along with Fairbanks community leaders, to view these warfighters up close and understand more about the extraordinary nature of what we are able to do and produce. Seeing the very first F-35 Alaska One off the production line was an exciting milestone, but I look forward to seeing it at its new home in Alaska even…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/new-sinema-murkowski-bill-improves-workplace-safety-for-social-workers-and-health-professionals-	New Sinema, Murkowski Bill Improves Workplace Safety for Social Workers and Health Professionals	2019-11-18	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.18.19 New Sinema, Murkowski Bill Improves Workplace Safety for Social Workers and Health Professionals Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen workplace protections for social workers and home and behavioral health professionals. The Senators' bipartisanProtecting Social Workers and Human Services Professionals from Workplace Violence Act establishes a grant program to fund workplace safety programs for social workers and health professionals, ensuring these public servants can continue doing their jobs safely. As a social worker, I've seen firsthand the critical roles that nurses, social workers, and other caseworkers serve in Arizona's communities. Strengthening workplace safety shows our appreciation for social workers and health professionals and will help recruit and retain qualified specialists to serve vulnerable Arizona families, said Sinema. Unfortunately, violence in the workplace is on the rise in America with social workers and healthcare professionals facing disproportionate and alarming levels. These men and women have dedicated their lives to helping others, sometimes in dangerous and high-risk situations. We must ensure they have access to the necessary tools, training, and technology to keep themselves and others safe, as well as appropriate services to support employees that experience a violent or traumatic event, said Murkowski. Recognizing the need to address the safety and risk factors associated with these careers, I'm proud to help lead bipartisan legislation that will help states, as well as Tribes, provide critical safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals. The congressional sponsors of the Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act of 2019 recognize the dangers that too many social workers and health professionals face on the job. Whether they work in office settings or out in the community, these vitally impo…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/alaska-congressional-delegation-tours-f-35-plant-in-texas	Alaska Congressional Delegation Tours F-35 Plant in Texas	2019-11-18	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.18.19 Alaska Congressional Delegation Tours F-35 Plant in Texas Views Aircraft Destined for Alaska FORT WORTH, TX Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, alongside military and community leaders from Interior Alaska, toured Lockheed Martin's F-35 assembly plant and were shown the first F-35As that will eventually be stationed at Eielson Air Force Base beginning in the spring of 2020. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the overall F-35 program and its capabilities, toured the production line to get a firsthand look at the U.S. Air Force's latest 5th Generation aircraft, and signed the bulkhead of an Alaska-bound F-35A currently in production. Specifically, the delegation heard about updates being made to improve the aircraft's maintenance and performance, and how it will be a game-changer in dominating the skies, providing critical advantages over America's adversaries. To see the national role Eielson Air Force Base will play with the upcoming arrival of these two squadrons of F-35's has been a dream of the Alaska Congressional Delegation since I joined the Senate over sixteen years ago. Senator Sullivan, Congressman Young and I have fought hard, alongside Alaskans in the Interiorwith a particular thanks to the Fairbanks Tiger Teamensuring we utilize Alaska's geo-strategic location for the broader national security. Alaska is truly the tip of the spear for responding to threats in the Arctic Region and beyond,said Senator Murkowski.This visit and tour was a tremendous opportunity for Dan, Don and I, along with Fairbanks community leaders, to view these warfighters up close and understand more about the extraordinary nature of what we are able to do and produce. Seeing the very first F-35 Alaska One off the production line was an exciting milestone, but I look forward to seeing it at its new home in Alaska even more. Touring Lockheed Martin's…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401458	Young and Pappas Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect States from Loss of $7.6 billion in Highway Funding	2019-11-15	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C. Congressmen Don Young (R-AK) and Chris Pappas (D-NH), who both serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, led 107 of their colleagues in a letter calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Leader Kevin McCarthy to address the upcoming rescission of $7.6 billion of federal-aid highway contract authority that has been previously provided to states for surface transportation projects. With the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act provision set to kick in next year, states will lose $7.6 billion in unobligated highway contract authority for transportation and infrastructure projects if Congress does not act. However, due to the long lead time needed to obligate and spend these funds, states will be forced to account for these massive losses long before the effective date of July 1, 2020. Americans want to know that their infrastructure is strong, secure, and safe to use. Bolstering critical improvement projects requires the funding certainty that state and federal partnerships have historically provided, said Congressman Don Young. Without immediate action, our nation is set to leave billions of dollars set aside for infrastructure on the table. Very frankly, the federal government needs to make good on the promises made to states by Congress. For the sake of our economy, this vital funding must be protected. Federal-state partnerships play a critical role in maintaining and rebuilding our infrastructure, and it is impossible for our states to plan and complete projects while the potential loss of billions of dollars in federal funding looms over them, said Congressman Pappas. It is critical that we take immediate action to safeguard the funds that have already been provided to our states so they can move forward with smart investments that will move our economy and our nation forward. You can find a signed copy of the letter HERE and the full text below: Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy, As the first session of the 116th Congress is nearing its end, we wil…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/bill-to-safeguard-funding-for-protection-and-safety-of-olympic-athletes-advances-in-senate	Bill to Safeguard Funding for Protection and Safety of Olympic Athletes Advances in Senate	2019-11-15	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.15.19 Bill to Safeguard Funding for Protection and Safety of Olympic Athletes Advances in Senate SAFESPORT Act bolsters transparency and accountability for abuse review of U.S. Olympians and amateur athletes A group of senators, including U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both (R-Alaska), introduced legislation this week that would safeguard funding for resources designated for the investigation of Olympic and amateur athlete abuse. The Stopping Abuse from Entering Sports, Promoting Oversight, Responsibility and Transparency (SAFESPORT) Act was authored by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and is also co-sponsored by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and David Perdue (R-Ga.). Much of the legislation was included as amendments to the Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act, which was approved earlier this week by the Senate Commerce Committee. Over the past few years we've heard more and more stories of athletes experiencing emotional, physical, and even sexual abuse in their training environments. This type of misconduct against participants can be challenging to detect and difficult to report, but we must do everything we can to foster an environment of respect for our athletes, free from the fear of abuse. I am committed to working with my colleagues to carry on the legacy of Ted Stevens, and to help ensure the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Center for SafeSport run as efficiently, effectively, and as safely possible. The Olympics are about the athletes, and we cannot lose sight of their well-being. By creating policies that improve transparency, increase financial oversight, and ensure that any misconduct is quickly addressed, we're ensuring that every athlete can feel safe and empowered in their sport, Senator Murkowski said. Alaska produces countless Olympians and world-class athletes and I am committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of these competitors…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/bipartisan-resolution-to-honor-women-veterans-passes-senate-unanimously	Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Women Veterans Passes Senate Unanimously	2019-11-15	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.15.19 Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Women Veterans Passes Senate Unanimously Resolution Championed by Warren, Murkowski, McSally, Tester, Harris, Sullivan, Gillibrand and Hassan Urges Postal Service to Issue a Commemorative Stamp Series Honoring Women Veterans of the Armed Forces Resolution Text (PDF) United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today applauded the unanimous passage of their bipartisan resolution to urge the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp series honoring women veterans of the Armed Forces and calling for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp series be issued. "Our women veterans have made incredible sacrifices to keep our nation safe, and they deserve our full support," said Senator Warren. "I'm glad that my Senate colleagues agree, and recognize the contributions of these bold, courageous women throughout our nation's history." "Across every branch, women have served bravely and selflessly alongside their brothers and sisters in uniform in combat, behind the lines in foreign lands, and here at home," said Senator Murkowski. "I'm glad to support this legislation that serves as a testament to the women who have sacrificed to protect the liberties and freedoms that all Americans hold so dear." "Throughout American history, women such as Specialist Lori Piestewa of Arizona have played crucial roles in defending our country," said Senator McSally. "I applaud my colleagues for supporting this resolution to honor the commitment and sacrifice of our female veterans." "For the many thousands of women who have taken the oath to protect our country-some of whom gave their lives while doing it-this resolution is a small toke…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/udall-murkowski-introduce-legislation-to-address-health-care-provider-shortages-in-indian-country	Udall, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Address Health Care Provider Shortages in Indian Country	2019-11-15	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.15.19 Udall, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Address Health Care Provider Shortages in Indian Country Bill would provide tax parity to Indian Health Service scholarship and loan program recipients U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.),vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs,andLisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced the Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act to help address health care provider shortages at the Indian Health Service (IHS). The legislation wouldexempt IHS'scholarship and loan repayment programs, two key employeerecruitment and retention tools, from federal income tax requirements, allowing the service to better leverage its existing funding. Medical provider shortages pose a serious risk to the health and safety of families in Indian Country.As vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, I am proud towork with Senator Murkowskito introduce legislation that will make surethatthe resources Congress provides to tackle this shortage can stretch further. And, by freeing up more funding for scholarship and loan repayment programs, this bill will support more Native youth studying to work in the health care field,said Udall.I will always fight to ensure that Indian Country gets the resources it needs for the health and wellness of all Native communities. I have been working hard to move legislation that will help ensure greater access to comprehensive and affordable healthcare, in Alaska and across the nation. But the vacancy rates for doctors, nurses, and other medical workers in Alaska is a real challenge, said Murkowski. Through Indian Health Services initiatives such as the Health Professions Scholarship Program and the Loan Repayment Program, we've seen a great number of Native students who have been able to receive the support they need to pursue good career--but there's still a great need to be met. I'm proud to support this bill alongside Sena…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-bill-to-safeguard-funding-for-protection-and-safety-of-olympic-athletes-advances-in-senate	Senators Bill to Safeguard Funding for Protection and Safety of Olympic Athletes Advances in Senate	2019-11-15	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.15.19 Senators Bill to Safeguard Funding for Protection and Safety of Olympic Athletes Advances in Senate SAFESPORT Act bolsters transparency and accountability for abuse review of U.S. Olympians and amateur athletes WASHINGTON, D.C. A group of senators, including Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, both (R-Alaska), introduced legislation this week that would safeguard funding for resources designated for the investigation of Olympic and amateur athlete abuse. TheStopping Abuse from Entering Sports, Promoting Oversight, Responsibility and Transparency (SAFESPORT) Actwas authored by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and is also co-sponsored by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and David Perdue (R-Ga.). Much of the legislation was included as amendments to theEmpowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act, which was approved earlier this week by the Senate Commerce Committee. Alaska produces countless Olympians and world-class athletes and I am committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of these competitors in our state and around the nation,SenatorSullivan said.As a cosponsor of the bill that created the Center for SafeSport, protecting these athletes has long been a priority of mine. This bill furthers that goal and ensures tragedies like those that occurred in recent years never happen again. Over the past few years we've heard more and more stories of athletes experiencing emotional, physical, and even sexual abuse in their training environments. This type of misconduct against participants can be challenging to detect and difficult to report, but we must do everything we can to foster an environment of respect for our athletes, free from the fear of abuse. I am committed to working with my colleagues to carry on the legacy of Ted Stevens, and to help ensure the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Center for SafeSport run as efficiently, effectively, and as safely possible. The …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-brouillette-will-excel-in-new-role-	Murkowski: Brouillette Will Excel in New Role	2019-11-14	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.14.19 Murkowski: Brouillette Will Excel in New Role Committee Reviews Nomination for Secretary of Energy U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing to consider the nomination of Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of the Department of the Energy (DOE). The Senate previously confirmed Mr. Brouillette to be Deputy Secretary with a strong bipartisan vote of 79-17 on August 3, 2017, and he has served in that role since then. Current Secretary Rick Perry has announced he will depart DOE on December 1. Murkowski opened the hearing by expressing her strong support for Brouillette's nomination, recognizing he has done an excellent job as second-in-command to Secretary Perry. As Deputy Secretary, Mr. Brouillette has helped craft a solid agenda for the Department that is focused on science and technology, including new fields like quantum and artificial intelligence, Murkowski said. I appreciate Mr. Brouillette's visits to Alaska, to see our needs and opportunities in communities like Kwigillingok and Kongiganak. He has made a good impression on just about everyone, and he is a great choice to replace Secretary Perry. Murkowski also spoke to the important role that DOE plays in fostering energy security and energy innovation. The United States is a leading energy producer and a disruptor of world markets. We are now sending oil and LNG around the world, providing our friends and allies with energy while creating jobs and prosperity here at home, Murkowski said. We are also on the cutting edge of exciting technologies like advanced nuclear energy, carbon capture, and energy storage. Through the Department's continued work, we have the opportunity to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and build on our status as a global leader in the field of energy. Later in the hearing, Murkowski asked Brouillette about his priorities for the Arctic, encouraging him to ensure the Department engages on is…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murphy-murkowski-applaud-committee-passage-of-save-our-seas-20-	Murphy, Murkowski Applaud Committee Passage of Save Our Seas 2.0	2019-11-14	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.14.19 Murphy, Murkowski Applaud Committee Passage of Save Our Seas 2.0 U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) applauded committee passage of Save Our Seas 2.0, bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) to combat marine debris. Murphy and Murkowski are both cosponsors of the bill. The legislation includes a Murphy-Murkowski drafted provision to fund a Genius Prize for Save Our Seas Innovation to be given out for the development of projects to replace single use plastic and innovations that remove and prevent plastic waste. Addressing plastic pollution is critical to protecting our oceans and coastlines, including the Long Island Sound in Connecticut. I'm glad to see this legislation pass Committee with our provision that sets up a genius prize to reward projects that clean up marine debris and replace single use plastics. I look forward to working with this group of bipartisan partners to pass this important bill, said Murphy. With over half of the nation's shoreline in our state, Alaskans in particular depend on our ocean resources. Keeping our oceans and shoreline clean is one of my top priorities, and I am always looking for opportunities to harness American innovation and ideas to tackle the challenges posed by marine debris, said Murkowski. This legislation encourages innovative methods and novel designs to help reduce plastic waste in our oceans and ultimately prevent marine debris altogether. Fostering innovation can help lead to healthier oceans that will benefit all of us. I'm proud to build on the good work of Senators Sullivan, Whitehouse, and Menendez. Print Email Tweet	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/troops-need-more-than-support-rhetoric-from-democrats-says-sullivan	Troops Need More Than “Support” Rhetoric from Democrats, says Sullivan	2019-11-14	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.14.19 Troops Need More Than Support Rhetoric from Democrats, says Sullivan Senate Democrats Filibustering Defense Approps; House Democrats Stalling FY 2020 NDAA Agreement WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) rebuked Senate Democrats yesterday on the floor of the Senate for continuing to filibuster defense appropriations, and House Democrats for refusing to reach a compromise in the conference committee with their Senate counterparts on the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Both pieces of legislation are crucial for supporting ongoing national security priorities and properly resourcing America's military members, particularly those serving overseas. The Senate's version of the FY 2020 NDAA passed out of the Armed Services Committee, on which Sullivan sits, by a vote of 25 to 2, and the full Senate with 85 senators voting in support. On October 31, a procedural motion to begin the Senate's consideration of a package of spending bills, including the FY 2020 Defense Appropriations bill and the Labor Health and Human Services Appropriations bill, failed to achieve the necessary 60 votes. Remarks on Defense Appropriations and the FY 2020 NDAA Mr. President, we just celebrated Veterans Day here in the Senate, back home, and across our great country in the States that all of us represent. Everybody was celebrating our troops, our military, and supporting their families. You hear that word ``support'' a lot when it comes to Veterans Day and our military and their families, but I am going to talk a little bit about that rhetoric. That is great. Senators talk a lot. But that is very disconnected from what actually is going on in the Senate right now and what is happening in terms of the action of supporting our troops. I came to the floor a couple of weeks ago to talk about this. I was pretty fired up. I am someone who is very collegial with my colleagues …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401457	Congressman Don Young Receives the Hunger Action Hero Award from the Food Bank of Alaska	2019-11-13	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Don Young	Y000033	donyoung.house.gov	legacy	Washington, D.C. During the November state work period, Alaska Congressman Don Young was awarded with the Hunger Action Hero' award from the Food Bank of Alaska in recognition of his work in Congress to combat hunger in Alaska and throughout the country. Food insecurity is a devastating issue for far too many families in Alaska and across our nation. Hunger affects every community, and the fact of the matter is that food insecurity all too often goes unrecognized, with families suffering silently without access to the nutrition they need. As a father and a grandfather, I strongly believe that no family and certainly no child should go hungry, and tackling this issue has always been one of my highest priorities in Congress, said Congressman Don Young. I am grateful to the Food Bank of Alaska for honoring me with the Hunger Action Hero Award, but most of all, I am grateful to them for everything they do to fight hunger in communities across our vast state. Our work continues in the 116th Congress. This year, I have introduced and cosponsored several pieces of legislation to help ensure that the most vulnerable among us have access to the nutrition and support systems they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Crafting policy to help fight this epidemic requires engaging all stakeholders: businesses, educators, and all community leaders who share the goal of ensuring that no person goes hungry. Alaskans have my promise that I will work hard with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to help turn the tide in the fight against hunger. This year Food Bank of Alaska celebrated our 40th anniversary, and as part of that celebration we wanted to honor the people, businesses, and organizations that have supported us along the way, said Jim Baldwin, CEO of the Food Bank of Alaska. Congressman Don Young is certainly one of those people, and we are proud to honor the Congressman for his commitment to ending hunger. Congressman Young's legislative initiatives …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/klobuchar-murkowski-urge-department-of-health-and-human-services-to-examine-the-collaboration-between-google-and-ascension-health-system-over-privacy-concerns	Klobuchar, Murkowski Urge Department of Health and Human Services to Examine the Collaboration between Google and Ascension Health System over Privacy Concerns	2019-11-13	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.13.19 Klobuchar, Murkowski Urge Department of Health and Human Services to Examine the Collaboration between Google and Ascension Health System over Privacy Concerns Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) urged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to examine a collaboration between Google and Ascension health system that enables Google to collect the personal health information of roughly 50 million Americansincluding personally identifiable information, lab results, hospital records, and physician diagnoseswithout their knowledge or consent. According to the Wall Street Journal, neither Ascension patients nor physicians were informed of the agreement before the data sharing program known as Project Nightingale' began. Roughly 150 Google employees now have access to Ascension patients' personal health information, which allegedly includes identifiable patient data. While Google claims the data sharing agreement is permitted under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the partnership raises significant questions concerning the safeguarding of private health data. Under HIPAA, covered entities like hospitals are allowed to share protected health information with business associates to help the covered entity carry out its health care functions not for the business associate's independent use or purposes. However, Google has reportedly declined to comment on whether it would use this data for profit or to conduct independent researchboth of which could potentially fall outside the scope of HIPAA protections. In a letter to HHS Secretary Alex Azar, the senators sought information regarding Google and Ascension's partnership out of concern for the protection of patient data, and asked whether HHS agrees with the broad interpretation of HIPAA by which Project Nightingale' is reportedly operating, in that Google is permitted to receive personal health information without patient consent from Ascension as a business associate. Technolo…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-and-colleagues-address-youth-vaping-epidemic	Murkowski and Colleagues Address Youth Vaping Epidemic	2019-11-13	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Lisa Murkowski	M001153	www.murkowski.senate.gov	legacy	11.13.19 Murkowski and Colleagues Address Youth Vaping Epidemic Hearing Also Takes Closer Look at Recent Illnesses Related to E-Cigarette Products U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined her colleagues on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee today for a hearing to examine the federal response to lung illnesses and rising electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among youth. During the hearing, witnesses spoke about the public health response to the outbreak of lung injuries linked to the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping products, and federal actions to prevent youth from using electronic tobacco products. The hearing also focused on findings and recommendations from the ongoing investigation being conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) into the severe pulmonary diseases associated with using e-cigarette products. I continue to build on my years-long effort to protect youth from becoming addicted to nicotine products. We had made headway in recent years and saw the trend going down with young people smoking cigarettes. That changed when e-cigarettes were introduced to the market. Since 2013, we have seen dramatic increases in e-cigarette use. Data from 2019 indicates that 27.5 percent of high school students have used e-cigs. I have worked with my colleagues and the administration to take off the market flavored productssuch as tutti frutti, bubble gum, and gummy bearthat are designed for no other purpose than to attract kids, said Senator Murkowski. The access kids have to these products is real. And now with the recent illnesses and deaths associated with e-cigs and vaping, it's clear that much more needs to be done to educate young people of the dangers. The stark reality is they are not only buying these products but figuring out how to alter them, adding even more harmful substances. I appreciate the HELP Committ…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/news/in-the-news/save-our-seas-20-tackles-global-marine-debris-crisis	Save Our Seas 2.0 tackles global marine debris crisis	2019-11-13	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	OPINION We may have plenty of political differences, but we come from coastal states. That means we have a front-row seat to the peril of plastic waste and marine debris flowing into our oceans at the rate of around 8 million metric tons per year. We understand what it will mean for our fishing and tourism industries when the weight of plastic in our oceans equals the weight of fish in the sea something projected to happen by mid-century. We don't have a moment to lose in confronting this problem. That's why we built a coalition in Congress and gathered input from environmental and industry stakeholders alike. Despite a divided Washington, that work resulted in a bill that won broad, bipartisan support. When the Save Our Seas Act became law last October, it was a moment of bipartisan progress on a vital issue one to be celebrated. Before the president's ink on Save Our Seas was dry, our bipartisan trio of senators began developing the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. We sought to harness the momentum behind the first bill to up the ante on combatting the global marine debris crisis. Marine debris requires multifaceted, multisector solutions with a global reach, and the United States ought to be driving these solutions. In developing the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, we collected hundreds of comments and ideas from researchers, federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations and industry. We reviewed the latest science on marine debris and plastics pollution. We identified areas ripe for legislative action and others where investments in research are needed. We looked inward at the United States' own waste management systems and how we could better position the country as an international leader not hindrance. The result is an ambitious bill spanning jurisdictions of three Senate committees. Save Our Seas 2.0 seeks to bolster federal agencies in their work to combat marine debris, push international action, support needed domestic infrastructure improvements and promote innovation. It makes significant progress toward the goal…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/ocean-plastics-bill-sails-through-senate-committee	Ocean Plastics Bill Sails Through Senate Committee	2019-11-13	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.13.19 Ocean Plastics Bill Sails Through Senate Committee Plastic pollution bill approved in committee, despite objections from Udall A bill that would combat plastic pollution in the ocean won approval in another Senate committee despite objections from one of the chamber's most active environmentalists. The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee approvedS. 1982, also known as the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, on a voice vote at a Nov. 13 markup. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), would create a federal marine debris foundation, establish a genius prize to encourage the development of solutions to the plastic pollution problem, and launch a number of federal studies into this problem. The bill moved forward despite a no vote from Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), who said it does little to attack this problem. Bottle Deposit Udall wants to add a provision that would create a 10-cent deposit program for plastic bottles that would be funded by the makers of those bottles. He said, despite the widespread adoption of recycling programs over the years, billions of tons of plastic are still winding up in landfills or in oceans every year. The firstiterationof the Save Our Seas Act cleared Congress without objections from any lawmakers in either chamber. Udall said this type of unanimity still may be possible for that bill's sequel, but it must be significantly beefed up to ensure that plastic makers do more to fix this problem. We're paying massive, massive amounts of moneytaxpayers areand we're not getting the recycling done, Udall told Bloomberg Environment. Recycling is broken. A different version of this bill (S. 2260) already won approval in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and a third version (S. 2372) was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The backers of these three bills plan to combine them into one version on the Senate floor. Other Bills …	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/save-our-seas-20-act-advances-through-final-senate-committee	Save Our Seas 2.0 Act Advances Through Final Senate Committee	2019-11-13	2019	2019-11	Republican	House	AK	Dan Sullivan	S001198	www.sullivan.senate.gov	legacy	11.13.19 Save Our Seas 2.0 Act Advances Through Final Senate Committee WASHINGTON, DC Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) applauded the passage of theSave Our Seas 2.0 Act(introduced in whole as S. 1982) through the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. TheSave Our Seas 2.0 Actwas introduced in June to address the plastic debris crisis threatening coastal economies and harming marine life. Portions of the bill previously passed through the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The three bills now head to the Senate floor to be rejoined. The legislation seeks to help reduce the creation of plastic waste, find uses for the plastic waste that already exists to keep it from entering the oceans, spur innovation, and tackle the problem on a global scale. It builds on the initial progress of theSave Our Seas Act, which was sponsored by Whitehouse and Sullivan and signed into law by President Trump in 2018. The passage of SOS 2.0 through three separate Senate committees is a testament to the momentum we've built toward protecting coastlines in Alaska, around the country, and across the globe,said Senator Sullivan.I want to thank Senators Menendez and Whitehouse, and their staff, for working with me and my team to advance SOS 2.0 this far, and for garnering broad support from both sides of the aisle, as well as theprivate sector, environmental groups, and the executive branch. Marine debris in our oceans is an environmental challenge that is solvable. SOS 2.0 provides the opportunity to solve it together. Ilook forward to working with my colleagues to ensure this important bill is passed and signed into law. The Save Our Seas 2.0 Act takes a big step in the right direction toward solving our global marine debris crisis,said Senator Whitehouse, who co-founded the bipartisan Senate Oceans Caucus to find common ground in responding to issues facing the oceans and coasts.The…	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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