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| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-criticizes-biden-admins-resuscitated-overreaching-wotus-rule | Sullivan Criticizes Biden Admin’s Resuscitated, Overreaching WOTUS Rule | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the following statement criticizing the Biden administration’s recently-announced Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule under the Clean Water Act. “The Biden administration today announced its ‘final’ Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule, resuscitating the burdensome and overreaching Obama-era ‘final’ interpretation of the Clean Water Act and giving the EPA vast authority over lands across the country, particularly in Alaska, which has more wetlands than any other state in the country by far. Remarkably, the Biden administration refused to pause issuing this WOTUS Rule just a few months until the Supreme Court rules in a case (Sackett vs. EPA II) that will determine the scope of the agency’s authority under the Clean Water Act. As a result, millions of hard-working Americans and Alaskans are left in regulatory limbo. “Under this rule, land owners face the potential for thousands of dollars in litigation and months of bureaucratic back-and-forth just to fill a ditch or build a structure on their own property. This rule abandons the balanced, bipartisan and statutorily-based implementation of the Clean Water Act that we had achieved working with the Trump administration, through multiple court victories, and through multiple field hearings I chaired as a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee—including in Alaska. “The truth is, all Americans want clean water, and we have some of the country’s cleanest water right here in Alaska. But the federal government should not take authority from states and run rough shod over the law, good-paying jobs, and our economy—which is on the verge of a recession—to achieve that goal. I will do everything I can to fight this illegal federal power grab, and I look forward to the Supreme Court once again reining in this out-of-control federal agency.” Below is a timeline of Sen. Sullivan’s work on the WOTUS Rule. On April … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-delivers-on-alaska-priorities-in-annual-interior-bill | Murkowski Delivers on Alaska Priorities in Annual Interior Bill | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | The U.S. Senate recently passed an omnibus appropriations package containing funding for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023. The measure includes the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee’s annual bill, which U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) negotiated as the panel’s Ranking Member. Murkowski championed provisions to strengthen Alaska’s economy, invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, improve access and recreation on public lands, provide health and other critical services to tribal communities, and create safer communities across the state. Examples include funding to restore access to Denali National Park, create an EPA grant program for the assessment and remediation of contaminated lands conveyed by the federal government, and to protect communities in Alaska from wildfires. Through the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) process, Murkowski secured significant additional funding to support over 47 projects in Alaska. “The Interior Subcommittee is important in Alaska with oversight over public lands, Native issues, and the environment. Through the standard appropriations process, I secured significant support for Alaska through investments in her people, lands, and waters. Our final bill improves infrastructure on public lands and provides for important research projects related mapping, landslides, and early monitoring systems for natural disasters. We provide support for Alaskans’ health and safety through investments in priorities such as Small Ambulatory Clinics, Village Built Clinics, and clean drinking water—which every Alaskan deserves. This year I was able to include nearly 50 CDS projects. These are boots-on-the-ground initiatives that Alaskans identified as their top local priorities—from clean drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities to the clean-up of contaminated lands and greater salmon monitoring. I’m proud of this bill and look forward to the positive impacts it will have across our state,” Murkowski said. Congressionally Directed Spending Allocations for Ala… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/after-years-of-limbo-delegation-secures_rebecca-trimbles-permanent-resident-status | After Years of Limbo, Delegation Secures Rebecca Trimble’s Permanent Resident Status | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, today celebrated the enactment of private legislation they led with the late Congressman for all Alaska, Don Young. The measure – H.R. 681, For the Relief of Rebecca Trimble – is now Private Law 117-1, and provides Mrs. Trimble with a pathway to lawful permanent resident status in the United States. “After a decade of uncertainty and legal appeals, I’m so pleased that we have put an end to any possibility of deportation and provided Rebecca with the peace of mind she so clearly deserves. She has lived in America, built her life in America, and raised her family in America. Now she can remain with her husband and children in the only country she has ever called home,” Murkowski said. “I thank all who helped ensure this bill could unanimously pass the House and Senate – including Rep. Nadler, Senator Padilla, and Senator Cornyn – as well as President Biden for quickly signing it into law. We finally got this right for a woman who never did anything wrong.” “It is exceptionally rare for Congress to pass a piece of legislation that impacts just one person. That’s exactly what we’ve been able to deliver today for Rebecca Trimble,” said Senator Sullivan. “Rebecca spent her entire life living the American Dream, raising a family with her husband, an Army dentist who, until recently, served Alaskans in the Bethel area. That dream was thrown into jeopardy when Rebecca, through no fault of her own, faced threats of deportation to a country she’s never known. When Rebecca’s unique and challenging case couldn’t be resolved through regular immigration channels, Congressman Young, Senator Murkowski and I got to work on a legislative fix. It is fitting that this will be Don Young’s final bill to get signed into law, a capstone to a long and amazing career advocating for a state and a people he loved. I commend Rebecca and her family for their patience and dogged determination, and I hope this news makes for an especially meaningful holiday season for the Trimble fa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-ensures-year-end-omnibus-contains-significant-assistance-funding-for-university-of-alaska | Murkowski Ensures Year-End Omnibus Contains Significant Assistance, Funding for University of Alaska | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today welcomed passage of the University of Alaska Fiscal Foundation Act, which she added to the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The year-end omnibus also includes multiple Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations totaling $8.325 million that Murkowski requested and secured on behalf of the University of Alaska (UA). “The University plays a critical role in educating Alaskans, adding to our workforce and shaping the very future of our state. I recognize how important this system is, and that’s why I worked so hard to ensure the omnibus will help strengthen its fiscal foundation for decades to come,” Murkowski said. “By providing a new way to expand the University’s land grant, we are ensuring it can generate additional revenues that support its students, faculty, and campus infrastructure. Through our successes in the CDS process, we are improving the University’s facilities, meeting priority research needs, and expanding its pipeline of well-educated Alaskans who enter key fields across our economy. I thank President Pitney and her team for working so closely with me and my staff to move these achievements across the finish line.” “This is a monumental day for the university. We’ve been working diligently for years to resolve our land grant deficit, and today is the day that hard work has paid off. On behalf of the entire university community, I thank our congressional delegation for finding a path forward through the omnibus appropriations bill. I also want to recognize the bipartisan backing we’ve had from our Alaska businesses, organizations, and state leaders who advocated for this positive outcome. This break-through legislation means that the university will be empowered to actively manage productive lands that will generate recurring revenue for the benefit of our students, our cutting-edge research, and the education of our next generation of leaders,” said Pat Pitney, President of University of Alaska. Murkowski and Senator Dan Sull… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-years-of-limbo-delegation-secures-rebecca-trimbles-permanent-resident-status | After Years of Limbo, Delegation Secures Rebecca Trimble’s Permanent Resident Status | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, today celebrated the enactment of private legislation they led with the late Congressman for all Alaska, Don Young. The measure – H.R. 681, For the Relief of Rebecca Trimble – is now Private Law [117-1], and provides Mrs. Trimble with a pathway to lawful permanent resident status in the United States. “After a decade of uncertainty and legal appeals, I’m so pleased that we have put an end to any possibility of deportation and provided Rebecca with the peace of mind she so clearly deserves. She has lived in America, built her life in America, and raised her family in America. Now she can remain with her husband and children in the only country she has ever called home,” Murkowski said. “I thank all who helped ensure this bill could unanimously pass the House and Senate – including Rep. Nadler, Senator Padilla, and Senator Cornyn – as well as President Biden for quickly signing it into law. We finally got this right for a woman who never did anything wrong.” “It is exceptionally rare for Congress to pass a piece of legislation that impacts just one person. That’s exactly what we’ve been able to deliver today for Rebecca Trimble,” said Senator Sullivan. “Rebecca spent her entire life living the American Dream, raising a family with her husband, an Army dentist who, until recently, served Alaskans in the Bethel area. That dream was thrown into jeopardy when Rebecca, through no fault of her own, faced threats of deportation to a country she’s never known. When Rebecca’s unique and challenging case couldn’t be resolved through regular immigration channels, Congressman Young, Senator Murkowski and I got to work on a legislative fix. It is fitting that this will be Don Young’s final bill to get signed into law, a capstone to a long and amazing career advocating for a state and a people he loved. I commend Rebecca and her family for their patience and dogged determination, and I hope this news makes for an especially meaningful holiday season for t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-champions-mental-and-behavioral-health-provisions-in-fy-2023-appropriations-package_ | Murkowski Champions Mental and Behavioral Health Provisions in FY 2023 Appropriations Package | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | As a senior appropriator, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) played a key role in securing numerous mental and behavioral health provisions within the omnibus appropriations package that funds the federal government for the rest of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. Recognizing the need to bolster mental and behavioral health support in Alaska, Murkowski prioritized suicide prevention programs, treatment and recovery opportunities for those struggling with substance misuse, and expansion of the mental health workforce. She also secured significant mental and behavioral health-related Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations that were requested by Alaskans. “Affordable, accessible, and destigmatized mental and behavioral healthcare services are fundamental to quality of life in our communities. I made greater resources for them one of my top priorities in the omnibus because Alaska is disproportionately impacted by substance misuse disorders, faces a lack of mental and behavioral health specialists, and has seen a devastating uptick in death by suicide, particularly among military service members,” Murkowski said. “I’m heartened that three provisions I led were included in the final package; two aim to prevent death by suicide and the other bolsters maternal and postpartum mental health services. We also made sure the omnibus contains significant investments to educate and mentor youth, to help keep them on the safest path possible, and for safe housing to create a safer, more reliable environment for vulnerable individuals to heal. Whether it is prevention, treatment, recovery, or support for individual or family care, our year-end package provides critical resources to help ensure that Alaska’s most vulnerable have the care and support they need, when they need it most.” Murkowski added the following CDS allocations to the year-end omnibus: Juneau: $870,000 to renovate and expand the JAHMI Health & Wellness specialty behavioral health facility. Statewide: $350,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Southcentral Ala… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-delivers-big-wins-for-alaskas-fisheries-and-oceans-in-consolidated-appropriations-act- | Murkowski Delivers Big Wins for Alaska’s Fisheries and Oceans in Consolidated Appropriations Act | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, secured significant funding for fisheries and oceans priorities in Alaska in the recently-passed Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023. As a result of Murkowski’s work, the year-end omnibus includes $15 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations for ocean and river research to be performed by Alaskans in addition to significant programmatic support through agency budgets. (Click here to view all of Alaska’s CDS allocations). “Our fisheries and oceans provide foundational food security and economic opportunity for Alaskans statewide. I’m proud to champion our marine environment and cornerstone species like salmon and crab in this year-end package,” Murkowski said. “The language I secured provides support for fisheries disaster relief, research, indigenous co-management, surveys, fisheries management, marine debris removal, transboundary watershed monitoring, and many more Alaska priorities. Alaskans advocated for these projects, we worked together to deliver on them, and we can now look forward to their implementation for our state.” Fishery Disasters As part of a dynamic effort to address fisheries disasters nationwide, Murkowski successfully requested $300 million in fisheries disaster funding with an additional $300,000 for administration costs. This funding will provide relief to commercial, recreational, and subsistence harvesters impacted by fisheries stock crashes, including in Alaska. The funding will also support research to determine the cause of disasters and provide relief to impacted community governments that rely on shoreside taxes for municipal budgets. Additionally, the bill includes the Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act, legislation co-sponsored by the Senator that will improve the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) fisheries disaster program. More specifically, the bill specifies a timeline for action by NMFS, clarifies the declaration process, and expedite… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-delivers-congressionally-directed-spending-for-130-alaska-projects_ | Murkowski Delivers Congressionally Directed Spending for 130+ Alaska Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, today announced that she secured close to $500 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The funding will benefit over 130 community-driven projects in Alaska. Through this process, Murkowski delivered significant investments for workforce development, fisheries, public safety, higher education, infrastructure, protection from natural disasters, wildfire mitigation, water and wastewater, the Alaska gasline project, outdoor recreation, contaminated lands cleanup, legacy well cleanup, mental and behavioral health, public health, military construction, defense, and more. After the Senate’s bipartisan passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Murkowski released the following statement: “Leaders from across Alaska have come to me requesting help on needs and priorities for their communities. I have listened to their requests, and I’m proud to deliver significant assistance in the form of direct, targeted funding to projects throughout our state. “This year’s CDS process will benefit dozens and dozens of communities and nearly every sector in our state—from health and public safety to fisheries and workforce development and much, much more. “Alaskans have shared their anxieties on the workforce, housing, and food security. I’m particularly pleased with the funding we secured to help address those challenges, which will make our communities safer and our economies stronger. Other projects will strengthen Alaska on so many fronts—from climate resilience to wildfire protection, cleaner water, and a higher quality of life for our military members and their families. “I thank the Alaskans who identified these needs, and then worked closely with me and my team to bring this funding to our state. Together, we are creating a brighter future for the beautiful place we call home.” T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-year-end-omnibus-packed-with-good-news-for-alaska | Murkowski: Year-End Omnibus Packed with Good News for Alaska | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | The U.S. Senate yesterday passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, an omnibus package that contains all 12 appropriations bills and funds the federal government through September 30, 2023. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior Appropriator, helped write major parts of the bill and secured significant funding and assistance for Alaska throughout it. She championed provisions to strengthen Alaska’s economy, accelerate workforce development, and support military members and their families. She also directed funding to water and wastewater infrastructure, public safety, childcare, fisheries, military readiness, affordable housing, mental and behavioral health programs, contaminated lands cleanup, wildfire prevention, recreation on public lands, and much more. Through her vote in favor of the measure, Murkowski supported funding authorized by major legislation passed in this Congress – including the National Defense Authorization Act, bipartisan infrastructure bill, CHIPS and Science Act, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, and the PACT Act – while ensuring robust funding for the Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA’s disaster relief fund, mental health, child nutrition, rural housing assistance, energy development and lower energy costs, and many additional state priorities. In FY 2023, Murkowski was the only member of Alaska’s congressional delegation to pursue Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects. Through this bill, she secured nearly $500 million for more than 130 projects across Alaska that were proposed by local communities to address their most pressing needs. The omnibus also features a number of authorizing provisions sponsored by Murkowski, including her University of Alaska Fiscal Foundation Act, the PUMP Act, and emergency disaster assistance for Alaskan fisheries. The legislation includes a historic plus-up for the Department of Defense to benefit service members and protect national security, as well as critical emergency funding for Ukraine. Murkowsk… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/schatz-murkowski-bills-supporting-native-language-revitalization-tribal-water-access-economic-development-mmip-resources-set-to-become-law | Schatz, Murkowski: Bills Supporting Native Language Revitalization, Tribal Water Access, Economic Development, MMIP Resources Set To Become Law | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | House-Passed Package Includes Two Bipartisan Native Languages Bills Led By Schatz And Murkowski WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), vice chairman of the Committee, released the following statements on eight bills set to become law – S. 989, the Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2021; S. 1402, the Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2021; S. 3168, a bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to modify the enforceability date for certain provisions, and for other purposes; S. 3308, the Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2021 S. 4104, the Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022; S. 3773, a bill to authorize the leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation; S. 5087, a bill to amend the Not Invisible Act of 2019 to extend, and provide additional support for, the activities of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians, and for other purposes; S. 4439, the Katimiîn and Ameekyáaraam Sacred Lands Act; and H.R. 897, the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act. “In addition to three bills we sent to the President earlier this week, with passage of these bills in the House and Senate, 12 Indian Affairs bills are set to become law,” said Chairman Schatz. “These bills advance key legislative priorities, including expansion of culturally-based Native American language revitalization efforts, construction of life-saving water systems for Tribes and surrounding communities, support for Tribal economic development, and more resources to combat the missing and murdered Indigenous peoples crisis. I thank my friend and colleague, Vice Chairman Murkowski, whose partnership has been critical to advancing these important bills.” “I am pleased that the Senate and the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/year-end-omnibus-supports-readiness-security-military-construction_and-servicemember-and-veteran-well-being | Year-End Omnibus Supports Readiness, Security, Military Construction, and Servicemember and Veteran Well-Being | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | Includes More Than $335 Million for Military Construction in Alaska The U.S. Senate recently passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, an omnibus package that contains all 12 appropriations bills and funds the federal government through September 30, 2023. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior Appropriator, secured funding and assistance for Alaska throughout the measure. Through her role as a senior member of the Defense and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittees, Murkowski added significant funding and support for military members and their families, veterans, readiness and security needs, and military construction. The omnibus fully funds the recently-passed the National Defense Authorization Act, provides a historic plus-up for the Department of Defense, sends critical emergency aid to Ukraine, and continues to rebuild U.S. supply chains through critical mineral development. “The omnibus invests in the health and wellbeing of military service members while making sure they have the equipment and infrastructure they need to complete the mission. We provide crucial assistance to Ukraine, to combat Chinese influence in the Pacific, and to ensure that Alaska is the best place to serve in the best military in the world,” Murkowski said. “I’m particularly proud of the direct investments I secured for Alaska military installations—from JBER to Fort Wainwright to Clear—and the resources we added to support veterans. We increased funding for VA facilities, medical care, and services, expanding access to mental health care and programs to help veterans transition to civilian life. In the span of a single week, we have passed an NDAA and an appropriations package with more support for our military and veterans than we have seen in years.” “Senator Murkowski’s successes in prioritizing defense spending in Alaska put our nation on stronger footing in the Arctic,” Retired Air Force Lt. Gen David Krumm, former Commander of Alaska Command, said. “Increases i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/merkley-murkowski-bill-expanding-breastfeeding-protections-for-workers-poised-to-become-law- | Merkley-Murkowski Bill Expanding Breastfeeding Protections for Workers Poised to Become Law | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | Washington D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today announced that their bipartisan Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support as an amendment to Congress’s fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations package, which is expected to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed into law by President Biden this week. “Breastfeeding is great for the baby and great for moms,” said Senator Merkley. “We must make it possible for every new mom returning to the workplace to have the option to continue breastfeeding. That option is also really good for business. With this bill, parents will be empowered to make their own choices on breastfeeding, and businesses can improve retention of valuable employees. It’s a win-win-win.”? “The health benefits of breastfeeding are without question. What has been a question is a women’s protection at the jobsite to pump safely. If a mother chooses to breastfeed her baby, she deserves the legal protection to do so without having to worry about it impacting her career,” said Senator Murkowski. “I am encouraged to see the PUMP Act pass the Senate—good progress toward ensuring no mother ever has to choose between a job and nursing her child.” Inadequate time and space to pump in the workplace subjects countless employees to?harassment, reduced wages, and job loss, while others are forced to stop breastfeeding—with consequences for their own health and the health of their children. According to the Surgeon General, breastfeeding can help protect babies from illnesses like ear, skin, and respiratory infections, diarrhea, and vomiting, as well as longer-term conditions such as obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and asthma. It also lowers mothers’ risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and other ailments. The bipartisan?PUMP Act expands a 2010 law authored by Merkley and Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12), which provides space and time for hourly employees to pump and store breast milk… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-votes-against-17-trillion-spending-bill | Sullivan Votes Against $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement today after voting against H.R. 2617, the 4,155-page, $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2023. “End of year omnibus votes are always difficult because of the looming threat of a government shutdown and the fact that some of the provisions in these bills inevitably are ones that benefit Alaska. However, these massive spending bills are usually crafted through backroom deals with no debate and no time for Senators to do their appropriate due diligence on what is actually in them. This dysfunctional process is not worthy of the country and people we represent. “There are a number of things in this bill that I support and strongly advocated for, such as robust funding for our military to counter the threats of this new era of authoritarian aggression led by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. Specifically, this bill increases defense spending by $45 billion above the President's anemic request, which is something I fought for as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and will continue the significant buildup of the U.S. military in Alaska. This bill also addresses other important Alaska priorities, including items I authored and coauthored, like the Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act, the Visit America Act, language granting the University of Alaska’s land transfer, and funding to provide disaster relief for Alaska fishermen. “However, this is a more than $1.7 trillion dollar spending bill consisting of 4,155 pages, with thousands more in supporting documents, negotiated and agreed to only by House and Senate leadership, and their staff. We were given approximately 48 hours to read and analyze it. Decisions were made behind closed doors, many of which are clearly beyond the expertise of those making them, and the legislative process once again provided no meaningful opportunity for further input from Senators. “Case in point: The final package we’ve been asked to support undermines nati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sullivan-peltola-secure-new-white-house-commitments-on-willow | Murkowski, Sullivan, Peltola Secure New White House Commitments on Willow | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), today released the following joint statement after a meeting at the White House about the Willow Project on Alaska’s North Slope. “We met today with senior officials from the White House, Department of the Interior, and Department of Labor regarding Alaska’s Willow Project, our second meeting in the past ten days. The Administration committed to having a final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement released by the end of January 2023, and the Record of Decision completed by the end of February 2023. That commitment includes all federal agency work required to comply with applicable laws in the permitting process. During the meeting, we urged the Administration to select Alternative E, which is responsive to the Alaska District Court’s ruling, and reiterated that approval of a project that is not viable would be viewed as a denial. We also underscored the strong support the Willow Project has among all Alaska stakeholder groups, including Alaska Native communities, as well as labor unions and building trades.” Timeline On September 20, the Alaska delegation sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to complete the permitting process for the Willow Project in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) by the end of the year, in time for the winter construction season. In July 2022, BLM Alaska issued a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the Willow Project. On July 15, 2022, Senators Murkowski and Sullivan wrote a letter to Secretary Haaland reiterating their strong support of the Willow Project and urging the Department of the Interior to promptly approve it. On March 8, 2022, Senators Murkowski and Sullivan and the late Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska) wrote a letter to Secretary Haaland urging the Department of the Interior to expeditiously complete an SEIS and re-approve the Willow Project. On May … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/us-senate-reauthorizes-bipartisan-star-act-to-combat-childhood-cancer | U.S. Senate Reauthorizes Bipartisan STAR Act to Combat Childhood Cancer | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | Reed, Capito, Van Hollen & Murkowski Lead Effort to Advance Childhood Cancer Research, Improve Efforts to Identify and Track Incidence of Childhood Cancer, and Enhance the Quality of Life for Childhood Cancer Survivors In an effort to help thousands of children who undergo cancer treatment each year, support the pediatric cancer community, and find new cures and effective treatments, the U.S. Senate voted to reauthorize the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act of 2022 (S. 4120). Introduced by U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) with strong bipartisan support from cosponsors Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), this bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the Childhood Cancer STAR Act, the most comprehensive childhood cancer bill ever passed by Congress, for another five years. The STAR Act helps advance pediatric cancer research and child-focused cancer treatments, while also improving childhood cancer surveillance and providing resources for survivors and those impacted by childhood cancer. Since being signed into law the STAR Act has helped deliver over $120 million to fund promising childhood cancer research and assist patients and families battling cancer. “Every two minutes, a child somewhere in the world is diagnosed with cancer and we're in a race to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure. Reauthorizing the STAR Act means more help for kids battling cancer. It targets federal research to ensure the medical community is better equipped to diagnose and treat pediatric cancers and assist young patients and their families,” said Senator Reed. “This reauthorization will help lead to major advancements in treating and curing pediatric cancer. It will develop new strategies to help survivors overcome late health effects, such as secondary cancers, and offer a lifetime of support.” “I was incredibly proud to be part of the passage of the STAR Act in 2018, which has made an important difference in the lives of children with cancer… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murkowski-sullivan-peltola-secure-new-white-house-commitments-on-willow | Murkowski, Sullivan, Peltola Secure New White House Commitments on Willow | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), today released the following joint statement after a meeting at the White House about the Willow Project on Alaska’s North Slope. “We met today with senior officials from the White House, Department of the Interior, and Department of Labor regarding Alaska’s Willow Project, our second meeting in the past ten days. The Administration committed to having a final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement released by the end of January 2023, and the Record of Decision completed by the end of February 2023. That commitment includes all federal agency work required to comply with applicable laws in the permitting process. During the meeting, we urged the Administration to select Alternative E, which is responsive to the Alaska District Court’s ruling, and reiterated that approval of a project that is not viable would be viewed as a denial. We also underscored the strong support the Willow Project has among all Alaska stakeholder groups, including Alaska Native communities, as well as labor unions and building trades.” Timeline On September 20, the Alaska delegation sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to complete the permitting process for the Willow Project in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) by the end of the year, in time for the winter construction season. In July 2022, BLM Alaska issued a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the Willow Project. On July 15, 2022, Senators Murkowski and Sullivan wrote a letter to Secretary Haaland reiterating their strong support of the Willow Project and urging the Department of the Interior to promptly approve it. On March 8, 2022, Senators Murkowski and Sullivan and the late Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska) wrote a letter to Secretary Haaland urging the Department of the Interior to expeditiously complete an SEIS and re-approve the Willow Project. On May … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/cornyn-padilla-tester-and-murkowski-bill-to-allow-unspent-covid-relief-dollars-for-infrastructure-disaster-relief-passes-senate | Cornyn, Padilla, Tester, and Murkowski Bill to Allow Unspent COVID Relief Dollars for Infrastructure, Disaster Relief Passes Senate | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statements after the State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act, which would make changes to several categories of infrastructure investments and disaster relief eligible for unspent COVID-19 relief dollars, passed the Senate unanimously: “Texas leaders from across the state have been left with more pandemic relief funding than eligible expenses, a problem not unique to the Lone Star State,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I’m grateful to my Senate colleagues for working with me on this legislation to give state and local governments more flexibility to invest unspent funds in critical projects their communities need, and I am urging the House to send this to the President’s desk as soon as possible.” “State, local, tribal, and territorial governments need flexibility to use the resources provided by the federal government to care for and serve their constituents as best they can. This bipartisan effort will help each region of the country respond to the unique challenges they face,” said Sen. Padilla. “As we continue to face unprecedented natural disasters both in California and across the country, our bill will also allow our communities to more quickly access the resources they need in times of tragedy.” “Butte-Silver Bow and Anaconda-Deer Lodge counties were left out of this critical funding source through no fault of their own—that’s wrong, so I’m fighting to ensure they get the resources they need,” said Sen. Tester. “Montanans can always expect me to hold Washington, D.C. accountable regardless of who is in charge.” “This bipartisan effort will benefit many of Alaska’s unified municipalities, who unfortunately were left out on relief funding intended to help address the economic impacts of the pandemic,” said Sen. Murkowski.“This legislation resolves the errors that made it harder for those communities to access and use those funds… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/electoral-count-reform-act-included-in-year-end-omnibus | Electoral Count Reform Act Included in Year-End Omnibus | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | Washington, DC— U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) welcomed the inclusion of bipartisan legislation to reform and modernize the Electoral Count Act of 1887 within the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which is scheduled to be voted on this week. The legislation, known as the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, is led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) and cosponsored by Senator Murkowski, along with 36 of their Senate colleagues. Murkowski was part of a small, core group who negotiated and authored the bill. The measure ensures that electoral votes tallied by Congress accurately reflect each state’s vote for President. It replaces ambiguous provisions within the original law with clear procedures that maintain appropriate state and federal roles in selecting the President and Vice President of the United States as set forth in the Constitution. If there is more than one apparent successful candidate for President, each candidate must be provided with equal access to federal government resources and information. “There is nothing more fundamental to American democracy than free and fair elections that are conducted with integrity and clear processes for determining the winners. There is no place within that for the manipulation of vague language from old laws, which occurred after the 2020 election and prompted this effort to improve the Electoral Count Act,” Senator Murkowski said. “These reforms are the result of numerous meetings, diligent research and counsel, and bipartisan compromise. Our final product is a bill that modernizes the current system for counting and certifying electoral votes in Presidential elections. I’m proud to have been part of this effort and thank my colleagues who put in the work to help restore vital trust in our Electoral College system.” “The Senate’s ECA reform effort is the result of nearly a year of bipartisan negotiation, including numerous meetings and debates among our colleagues as well as conversations … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-leads-senate-passage-of-land-transfer-legislation-to-improve-alaska-native-health-care-access- | Murkowski Leads Senate Passage Of Land Transfer Legislation To Improve Alaska Native Health Care Access | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved H.R.441, the Don Young Alaska Native Health Care Land Transfers Act of 2022. The bill contains three separate Senate land conveyance bills sponsored by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) that were merged into one bill, H.R.441, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill now heads to the President’s Desk. “I thank my Senate colleagues for approving the Don Young Alaska Native Health Care Land Transfers Act. I have worked for several Congresses to advance these land transfers with Senator Sullivan and Congressman Young. I wish he could have been here to see it through with us,” said Senator Murkowski. “This legislation will allow for Tanana Tribal Council and Alaska Native health consortiums to modernize and continue to provide the highest quality health care for Alaskans. Whether it’s long overdue renovations to existing facilities, assisting in the delivery of water and sanitation construction to remote parts of the state, or expanding elder care and family wellness, these land transfers will improve public health in the communities they serve.” “The Tanana Tribal Council would like to express our deep appreciation to Senator Murkowski, our late Congressman Young, and all the congressional staff that have worked tirelessly to assist in transferring the Old Indian Health Service Hospital site to the Native Village of Tanana,” said Victor Joseph, Executive Director of Tanana Tribal Council. “SEARHC extends its deepest gratitude to Senator Murkowski and her continued commitment to all of Alaska - specifically rural and tribal healthcare in this legislation. Her leadership and support ensure that quality healthcare can be delivered throughout Alaska in some of the most challenging of environments in this country,” said Charles Clement, President and CEO of Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium. “Quyana (thank you) to Senator Murkowski for securing passage of Congressman Young’s Alaska Native land transfer bill, that enables ANTHC to more effici… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/schatz-murkowski-tribal-land-transfer-bills-set-to-become-law | Schatz, Murkowski: Tribal Land Transfer Bills Set To Become Law | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | Five More Indian Affairs Bills Head To House For Further Consideration WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), vice chairman of the Committee, released the following statements on Senate passage of – H.R. 441, the Don Young Alaska Native Health Care Land Transfers Act of 2022; H.R. 478, the Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act; H.R. 4881, the Old Pascua Community Land Acquisition Act; S. 989, the Native American Language Resource Center Act of 2021; S. 1402, the Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act of 2021; S. 3168, a bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to modify the enforceability date for certain provisions, and for other purposes; S. 3308, the Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2021; and S. 4104, the Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022. “The bills headed to the President’s desk restore Tribal homelands, support Native health care and economic development, and help fulfill the federal trust responsibility to Tribal nations,” said Chairman Schatz. “Still more legislation that passed the Senate last night – which now head to the House – strengthen the U.S.’s support for Native American language revitalization efforts and provide life-saving water delivery systems while boosting conservation efforts by communities. I look forward to getting all these bills across the finish line.” “Yesterday, the Senate unanimously approved eight Indian Affairs bills. Three of the bills will head to the President’s desk to be signed into law, including the Don Young Alaska Native Health Care Transfers Act. These bills advance priorities important to Native communities, such as promoting Native American languages, development of water and sanitation systems, and returning lands of significance and cultural value to Tribes. I thank my friend and colleague, Chairman Schatz, for his partnership in advancing these important … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-approves-sullivan-legislation-to-modernize-va-home-loan-program | Senate Approves Sullivan Legislation to Modernize VA Home Loan Program | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement regarding Senate passage of H.R. 7735, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Act of 2022. H.R. 7735, which was sponsored by Congressman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), ranking member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, will enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan program by streamlining the home buying process for veterans and their families. The Senate version of this bill, S.4208, was introduced by Senator Sullivan earlier this year. “My team and I have heard from many Alaska veterans, particularly in the Interior, who have experienced lingering issues and delays regarding their VA home appraisals,” Sen. Sullivan said. “Congressman Bost and I put forward legislation to help save our veterans and their families time and money when possible. I thank my Senate colleagues for helping us pass our legislation, which will make the home buying process less burdensome and more expedient for those who have honorably served our country in uniform. I look forward to President Biden signing our bill into law.” The Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Act of 2022 will direct the VA to update their regulations on appraisals. Because of this law, the VA will be required to consider when an appraisal is not necessary and when a desktop appraisal should be used. Desktop appraisals are faster and less expensive than in-person appraisals because they allow appraisers to view and assess property virtually rather than in-person, which cuts down on closing costs for homebuyers and expedites the purchase of a home. To learn more about the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Act of 2022, click here. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-led-efforts-to-protect-alaskas-oceans-and-environment-pass-in-annual-ndaa_ | Murkowski-Led Efforts to Protect Alaska’s Oceans and Environment Pass in Annual NDAA | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | Alaska’s Blue Economy, Ports, and More Benefit from Annual Defense Bill Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), a co-chair of the Senate Oceans Caucus, applauded the recent passage of H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), which included several Murkowski-led provisions aimed at supporting the blue economy and protecting Alaska’s oceans and environment, such as the bipartisan BLUE GLOBE Act she championed with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). The bill also invests in port and harbor infrastructure through the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA), which authorizes funding for Alaska community port projects. “The security and safety of Alaska’s oceans and coastal communities are among my top priorities. I’m incredibly proud that the bipartisan BLUE GLOBE Act I led with Senator Whitehouse, legislation to support our blue economy, was included in the NDAA. Through passage of the NDAA, we are investing in technologies and programs meant to better understand and monitor our oceans and atmosphere while also authorizing funding for our port and coastal infrastructure,” said Senator Lisa Murkowski. “From protecting Alaska’s fishermen to advancing ocean monitoring and technology innovation, I’m proud to see this bipartisan effort includes so many provisions which place a priority on Alaska’s waters.” This year’s NDAA authorizes $857.9 billion for national defense, including support for our servicemembers and their families, and providing significant investments for national security efforts. Alaska priorities included in the annual funding bill, including the Murkowski-led Don Young Arctic Warrior Act, will provide continued support for enhanced Arctic security and work to improve the wellbeing and livelihoods of Alaska-based servicemembers. (Click here for highlights in the NDAA which include defense provisions and the Coast Guard reauthorization.) BILL HIGHLIGHTS: Protecting Alaska’s Oceans, Wildlife, and People BLUE GLOBE A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sullivan-peltola-announce-disaster-declarations-for-alaska-fisheries | Murkowski, Sullivan, Peltola Announce Disaster Declarations for Alaska Fisheries | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) welcomed determinations from the U.S. Department of Commerce that fishery disasters have occurred in numerous Alaska fisheries, allowing Alaska fishermen to receive critical relief funding. The funding can be distributed to fishermen and their crews, seafood processors, and research initiatives in the impacted regions. “Our fisheries have faced incredible challenges—from the fall red king crab and winter snow crab harvests being cancelled to a number of salmon fishery disasters. These are not only devastating to Alaska’s fishing and seafood industry and Alaskan families, but Alaska’s economy as a whole. I’m working to push policy initiatives to help understand the underlying issues, including through appropriations and legislation like the Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act, a bill Senator Sullivan and I led which just passed the Senate. But, as we work to learn as much as we can, as fast as we can, to get to the root of the problem and help Alaska get our fisheries back on track—this vital industry needs support now,” said Senator Murkowski. “I thank Secretary Raimondo for listening to the urgency of the Alaska Delegation’s request and understanding the importance of not only granting these disaster declarations, but doing so expeditiously. I’m now working diligently on the next step—securing the funding necessary to support these fishery disasters.” “Our state has suffered extraordinary economic hardship over the last few years with the impacts of the pandemic layered on top of an unprecedented number of fishery disasters,” Senator Sullivan said. “Our great fisheries resources provide a pillar within Alaska’s economy and culture. Now that a fishery disaster has been declared, we can work to secure appropriations to fund these fishery disaster declarations. I want to thank Secretary Raimondo for working so closely with the Alaska congressional delegation on these important determinations that w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-supports-bipartisan-permitting-reform | Murkowski Supports Bipartisan Permitting Reform | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | Broken Federal Process is Holding Back Vital Projects in Alaska, Across the Nation Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following statement after voting for the Building American Energy Security Act, a measure to reform the dysfunctional federal permitting process for energy and natural resource projects. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, offered it as an amendment to H.R. 7776, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, after negotiations with U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, and a small group of bipartisan members. “While this measure did not go as far as I wanted it to, it would have improved the federal permitting process and helped reduce some of the worst abuses within it. That is critical for the nation and especially for Alaska, a resource producing state where virtually every development project faces an absurd combination of litigation and bureaucratic delay,” Murkowski said. “I thank Senator Manchin for pushing this to the fore, for putting concrete ideas on the table, and for creating an opportunity for permitting reform that would not otherwise have existed. I also thank Senator Capito for helping to better the text through bipartisan negotiation. While today’s vote did not succeed, it sets a clear marker for the 118th Congress to prioritize an agreement on permitting reform that is at least as strong as this one.” The Building American Energy Security Act would make a number of improvements to the federal permitting process, including streamlined reviews for project authorizations and transparency for litigation. Among other features, the measure would require federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management to establish clear timelines to make decisions and complete any supplemental analysis ultimately required by courts. Under those timelines, federal permitting for Alaska’s Willow Project could have been completed 11 months ago, while permitting for the Ambler Access Project could have been completed 18 months ago. I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senate-passes-sullivan-murkowski-alaska-salmon-research-task-force-act | Senate Passes Sullivan-Murkowski Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=26 | scraper | WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate this week voted unanimously to pass the Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act, legislation introduced by Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska) that would form a panel of Alaska’s salmon stakeholders and research experts to study Pacific salmon trends and create a coordinated research strategy for Pacific salmon in Alaska to support robust salmon runs. The Research Task Force would be directed to conduct a comprehensive review of Pacific salmon science relevant to understanding salmon returns in Alaska, and publish a report, within one year of convening, to provide recommendations identifying knowledge and research gaps and further research priorities for salmon in Alaska. “Salmon are a fundamental part of life in Alaska—for our families, our communities, our economy, and our cultural traditions,” said Senator Sullivan. “In recent years, Alaskans have witnessed shocking and unprecedented declines among some salmon species in parts of the state while, in other parts, runs have been strong and historic. Many have speculated on the causes of these declines, but all Alaskans can agree—we need to identify and address research prioritization gaps with comprehensive data and the best scientific minds, including Indigenous communities that have harvested salmon for millennia. I want to thank my Senate colleagues for passing this legislation to expand our understanding of this challenge so we can realize increased abundance and stability in our salmon stocks for the benefit of all Alaskans.” “Salmon are the lifeblood of Alaska’s economy, history, and the subsistence way of life. In some regions, we are unfortunately not only seeing a decline in salmon runs, but stock crashes that are devastating to local economies as well as the culture and spirit of those who call Alaska home,” said Senator Murkowski. “We must act to address the problem, and gather the information we need to understand the root of it. That’s why Senator Sullivan and I are spearheading the Alaska Salmon Resea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murkowski-sullivan-peltola-announce-disaster-declarations-for-alaska-fisheries | Murkowski, Sullivan, Peltola Announce Disaster Declarations for Alaska Fisheries | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) welcomed determinations from the U.S. Department of Commerce that fishery disasters have occurred in numerous Alaska fisheries, allowing Alaska fishermen to receive critical relief funding. The funding can be distributed to fishery participants such as harvesters, processors, communities, and households, along with research initiatives in the impacted regions. “Our fisheries have faced incredible challenges—from the fall red king crab and winter snow crab harvests being cancelled to a number of salmon fishery disasters. These are not only devastating to Alaska’s fishing and seafood industry and Alaskan families, but Alaska’s economy as a whole. I’m working to push policy initiatives to help understand the underlying issues, including through appropriations and legislation like the Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act, a bill Senator Sullivan and I led which just passed the Senate. But, as we work to learn as much as we can, as fast as we can, to get to the root of the problem and help Alaska get our fisheries back on track—this vital industry needs support now,” said Senator Murkowski. “I thank Secretary Raimondo for listening to the urgency of the Alaska Delegation’s request and understanding the importance of not only granting these disaster declarations, but doing so expeditiously. I’m now working diligently on the next step—securing the funding necessary to support these fishery disasters.” “Our state has suffered extraordinary economic hardship over the last few years with the impacts of the pandemic layered on top of an unprecedented number of fishery disasters,” Senator Sullivan said. “Our great fisheries resources provide a pillar within Alaska’s economy and culture. Now that a fishery disaster has been declared, we can work to secure appropriations to fund these fishery disaster declarations. I want to thank Secretary Raimondo for working so closely with the Alaska congressional … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-significant-infrastructure-provisions-for-alaskas-port-of-nome-other-projects | Senate Passes Significant Infrastructure Provisions for Alaska’s Port of Nome, Other Projects | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, celebrated the passage yesterday of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 on the Senate floor by a vote of 83 to 11 as part of the FY 2023National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation includes key victories for Alaska infrastructure, including increased federal cost-sharing for the Nome Arctic Deep Draft Port (resulting in community savings of an estimated $132 million) and authorization for the Elim Subsistence Harbor project. “Alaska is a resource-rich, but infrastructure-poor state,” Senator Sullivan said. “The Army Corps of Engineers continues to do its vital work throughout Alaska, and this legislation provides the tools needed to support new water resources infrastructure and improve existing projects. Since serving as a senator for Alaska, I’ve been advocating for projects that will help our state realize its full economic potential and keep our citizens safe. “I also want to thank my fellow committee members for their continued recognition of the vital role Nome’s deep-water port will play in advancing America’s capabilities in the Arctic. The Port of Nome is positioned to play a critical role in ensuring the United States is a leader in the Arctic region in terms of national security, international trade, and geopolitical influence.” Key provisions for Alaska in WRDA 2022: In recognition of the strategic importance to the nation, the bill modifies the cost share for Nome Arctic Deep Draft Port to provide the community with an estimated savings of $132 million. Creates a program for projects to address storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, and ice and glacial damage in Alaska with a 10% cost share for economically-disadvantaged communities. Authorizes the navigation project for the Elim Subsistence Harbor: Federal cost share: $99.057 million. Nonfederal cost-share: $2.517 million. Total cost: $101.574 million. Authorizes the Corps to dredg… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-sullivan-murkowski-alaska-salmon-research-task-force-act | Senate Passes Sullivan-Murkowski Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate this week voted unanimously to pass the Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act, legislation introduced by Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska) that would form a panel of Alaska’s salmon stakeholders and research experts to study Pacific salmon trends and create a coordinated research strategy for Pacific salmon in Alaska to support robust salmon runs. The Research Task Force would be directed to conduct a comprehensive review of Pacific salmon science relevant to understanding salmon returns in Alaska, and publish a report, within one year of convening, to provide recommendations identifying knowledge and research gaps and further research priorities for salmon in Alaska. “Salmon are a fundamental part of life in Alaska—for our families, our communities, our economy, and our cultural traditions,” said Senator Sullivan. “In recent years, Alaskans have witnessed shocking and unprecedented declines among some salmon species in parts of the state while, in other parts, runs have been strong and historic. Many have speculated on the causes of these declines, but all Alaskans can agree—we need to identify and address research prioritization gaps with comprehensive data and the best scientific minds, including Indigenous communities that have harvested salmon for millennia. I want to thank my Senate colleagues for passing this legislation to expand our understanding of this challenge so we can realize increased abundance and stability in our salmon stocks for the benefit of all Alaskans.” “Salmon are the lifeblood of Alaska’s economy, history, and the subsistence way of life. In some regions, we are unfortunately not only seeing a decline in salmon runs, but stock crashes that are devastating to local economies as well as the culture and spirit of those who call Alaska home,” said Senator Murkowski. “We must act to address the problem, and gather the information we need to understand the root of it. That’s why Senator Sullivan and I are spearheading the Alaska Salmon Resea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-kishida-government-national-security-strategy-has-potential-to-transform-us-japan-alliance | Sullivan: Kishida Government National Security Strategy has Potential to Transform U.S.-Japan Alliance | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in support of the new national security strategy and related documents released today by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: “I want to congratulate and commend Prime Minister Kishida and his cabinet for the groundbreaking leadership they have demonstrated with these transformative national security plans. The documents finalized and released today by the Kishida government have the potential to dramatically transform the U.S.-Japan alliance. Many of us in the U.S. Senate and in successive administrations have been encouraging Tokyo for many years to strengthen its national defense capabilities. “Today, Japan is taking bold and historic steps forward in this regard. And for the sake of the U.S. and Japan’s national security interests in the region, the peace and security of the entire Indo-Pacific region, and our common interest in combating authoritarian aggression from dictators like Putin and Xi Jinping, today’s bold announcement by Prime Minister Kishida and his government has the potential to secure peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region for decades to come. I’m especially pleased to see the convergence between our assessments of the strategic environment. Tokyo has become increasingly vocal about the Chinese Communist Party’s military threat to Taiwan, and now, in its national security strategy, it calls China what it is – an ‘unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge.’ “In the months to come, there will be opportunities to bring this extraordinary moment to bear on the alliance. I encourage the Biden administration to make the most of it. It will have my full support.” In October, Sen. Sullivan was in Japan to host a summit on the Alaska LNG Project and to meet with senior Japanese officials. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-helps-send-ndaa-bill-to-presidents-desk | Murkowski Helps Send NDAA Bill to President’s Desk | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Supports Military Readiness, Servicemember Well-Being, and Alaska’s Unique Strategic Role in National Security Click here to watch Senator Murkowski’s statement. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted in favor of H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, which authorizes $857 billion for national defense priorities. The bill strengthens America’s national security, supports military members and their families through provisions to improve quality of life, ensures those who serve have needed equipment and resources, and invests in everything from aircraft and ships to ports and harbors. H.R. 7776 contains a suite of provisions inserted by the Alaska delegation that highlight the state’s strategic importance. The bill provides additional support for the Coast Guard’s presence in Alaska waters, infrastructure on Alaska military installations, and military equipment for operating in cold weather climates. The majority of the Don Young Arctic Warrior Act – legislation championed by Senator Murkowski – is included in the bill to address hardships military members face while stationed in Alaska. The Don Young Coast Guard Reauthorization Act and the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) are also part of this year’s NDAA. The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 83-11 and now heads to the President to be signed into law, as Murkowski concurrently pushes for the NDAA’s funding levels to be reflected in a year-end omnibus appropriations package. “I’m proud to support America’s brave men and women in uniform and believe this year’s NDAA will help ensure all of them, especially those based in Alaska, have the training, equipment, and resources needed to complete their mission. We make significant investments in hard infrastructure, and we take real steps to improve the livelihoods of those who serve and their families, including through pay raises and funding to address the effects of inflation,” said Senator Murkowski. “I’m very proud that we were able to add man… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2022-coast-guard-authorization-act-includes-sullivans-alaska-priorities | 2022 Coast Guard Authorization Act Includes Sullivan’s Alaska Priorities | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Bill Focuses on Arctic Capabilities, Improved Maritime Communications, Support for Coast Guardsmen & Families WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation (CST) Committee, voted today with 82 of his Senate colleagues to pass the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022. The bill was passed as part of the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Sen. Sullivan championed an increase in appropriation levels that will enable the Coast Guard to carry out vessel capitalization and infrastructure development, particularly in the Arctic and Alaska, and support the Coast Guard’s wide range of missions, including stopping the movement of drugs and illegal migrants, enforcing U.S. laws at sea, combating illegal fishing, and protecting the nation’s borders. The authorization also provides significant support for Coast Guardsmen and their families through pay and benefits improvements, adjustments to basic housing allowances, and increased support for members serving in remote locations, providing service members with greater peace of mind as they fulfill their duties to the country. “The United States Coast Guard is vital to the security of our nation, particularly in Alaska. This authorization bill makes great strides in fulfilling our commitment to this branch of the U.S. military with the support, funding and attention the Coast Guard deserves,” said Sen. Sullivan. “America’s Coast Guardsmen will have the most advanced and robust fleet of vessels and shore-side infrastructure to continue successfully executing their wide array of critical missions in defense of our nation.” Major authorizations in the 2022 Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act include: $300 million for the acquisition of a twelfth National Security Cutter. $650 million for the continued acquisition of Offshore Patrol Cutters. $167 million for a third Polar Security Cutter. $150 million for the procurement of a commercially available icebreaker. $420 million for si… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-robust-fy-2023-defense-authorization-with-key-sullivan-provisions | Senate Passes Robust FY 2023 Defense Authorization with Key Sullivan Provisions | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Legislation Continues Alaska Military Build-up, Blocks Far-Left “Woke” Agenda in Military WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), voted with 82 of his Senate colleagues today to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which raises the Department of Defense’s (DOD) budget by $45 billion beyond President Joe Biden’s inadequate defense budget proposal that amounted to an inflation-adjusted cut. The legislation includes 33 provisions offered by Sen. Sullivan and authorizes $332 million in military construction and equipment for Alaska and the Arctic. “In 2022, the world saw the first outbreak of war on the European continent in decades and escalating provocations in the Taiwan Strait. We are living in an increasingly volatile and dangerous time, given the aggressive aims of the dictators in Moscow and Beijing,” said Sen. Sullivan. “My colleagues and I have crafted a defense budget that rises to these serious national security challenges and accounts for the super-charged inflation unleashed by the Biden administration’s policies. This bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act significantly raises the top-line military budget for our troops and their families, addresses the threats posed by this new era of authoritarian aggression, and invests in the capabilities and equipment necessary for our forces to deter and, if necessary, defeat our global adversaries. “I want to thank my colleagues for supporting provisions I authored that will enable our military to continue to focus on its primary mission: lethality and winning our nation’s wars.” The Fiscal Year 2023 NDAA: Authorizes $857 billion in defense funding, increasing the topline by $45 billion over the Biden administration’s anemic proposal, to address the effects of inflation and accelerate implementation of the National Defense Strategy. This budget would represent 4.6% in real growth over the FY 2022 enacted defense budget. Increases funding for the procureme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-colleagues-urge-interior-secretary-to-withdraw-guidance-that-would-impede-energy-infrastructure-projects | Sullivan, Colleagues Urge Interior Secretary to Withdraw Guidance That Would Impede Energy Infrastructure Projects | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Angus King (I-Maine), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) this week sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland urging the Biden administration to withdraw recent draft guidance proposed by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The guidance puts onerous requirements on energy infrastructure projects before allowing them to take advantage of permitting benefits, such as a structured process for enhanced coordination with agencies, that are available to them under the law. The guidance also imposes additional cost and delay on job-creating energy projects. “Affordable and abundant energy is critical to our national defense, to our economic future, and to the daily life of every American. One of the biggest barriers to building energy infrastructure is the red tape and bureaucracy that allows the permitting process for new energy projects to drag on for years,” the senators wrote. “The recent proposed guidance by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management would put onerous requirements on the sponsors of infrastructure projects before allowing them to take advantage of permitting benefits… that are available to them under the law. This proposed guidance is flatly inconsistent with the law, and imposes additional cost and delay on energy projects that our country simply cannot afford. We urge the Department of the Interior to withdraw this proposed guidance and to take no additional action to make it final.” Since arriving to the Senate, Senator Sullivan has made permitting reform a top priority, most recently by passing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to reverse President Biden’s updated NEPA regulations that delay American infrastructure and energy projects. Timeline of Senator Sullivan’s efforts on permitting reform: May 16, 2019 – Sullivan Introduces the Rebuild America Now (RAN) Act. July 15, 2020 – Sullivan Applauds Trump Adm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/bill-recognizing-congressman-don-youngs-legacy-passes-senate- | Bill Recognizing Congressman Don Young’s Legacy Passes Senate | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) applauded Senate passage of their legislation, the Don Young Recognition Act. The bill honors the legacy of the late Don Young, Congressman for All Alaska and Dean of the House, who passed away in March 2022 after serving Alaska in the House of Representatives for 49 years. The legislation recognizes Congressman Young’s lifelong contributions to Alaska by designating one of the most active volcanoes in the Aleutian Islands, currently known as Mount Cerberus, as Mount Young; the Federal office building in Fairbanks as the Don Young Federal Office Building; and the Job Corps Center located in Palmer as the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center. “The work Congressman Don Young did for Alaska during his lifelong public service were defined by his loyalty and staunch love for Alaskans as well as his effectiveness in delivering transformative legislation. Don brought light and energy to every room he entered. He is missed every single day,” said Senator Lisa Murkowski. “Don’s legacy will live on in many ways: His family, his landmark legislative accomplishments, and now, the most active volcano in the Aleutian Islands named after him—a fitting representation of the always-active, sometimes unpredictable Congressman for all of Alaska.” “Having fought so hard for countless federal investments, projects and economic opportunities for Alaskans, our late great Congressman Don Young’s name deserves to grace lands and projects in our state in recognition of his important legacy,” said Sen. Sullivan. “I can’t think of a symbol that better captures Don’s authentic, tenacious, indomitable Alaskan spirit than a rumbling Aleutian volcano. Mt. Young, the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center, and the Don Young Federal Building will remind future Alaskans about this once-in-a-generation public servant and all that he accomplished for the people and state he loved so much. Senator Murkowski and I thank our Senate colleagues for helping us pass this important legislative honor for ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/bill-recognizing-congressman-don-youngs-legacy-passes-senate | Bill Recognizing Congressman Don Young’s Legacy Passes Senate | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) applauded the Senate’s passage of their legislation, theDon Young Recognition Act. The bill honors the legacy of the late Don Young, congressman for all of Alaska and the dean of the House of Representatives, who passed away in March 2022 after serving Alaska in the House for 49 years. The legislation recognizes Congressman Young’s lifelong contributions to Alaska by designating one of the most active volcanoes in the Aleutian Islands, currently known as Mount Cerberus, as Mount Young; the federal office building in Fairbanks as the Don Young Federal Office Building; and the Job Corps Center located in Palmer as the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center. “The work Congressman Don Young did for Alaska during his lifelong public service were defined by his loyalty and staunch love for Alaskans as well as his effectiveness in delivering transformative legislation. Don brought light and energy to every room he entered. He is missed every single day,” said Sen. Murkowski. “Don’s legacy will live on in many ways: His family, his landmark legislative accomplishments, and now, the most active volcano in the Aleutian Islands named after him—a fitting representation of the always-active, sometimes unpredictable Congressman for all of Alaska.” “Having fought so hard for countless federal investments, projects and economic opportunities for Alaskans, our late great Congressman Don Young’s name deserves to grace lands and projects in our state in recognition of his important legacy,” said Sen. Sullivan. “I can’t think of a symbol that better captures Don’s authentic, tenacious, indomitable Alaskan spirit than a rumbling Aleutian volcano. Mt. Young, the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center, and the Don Young Federal Building will remind future Alaskans about this once-in-a-generation public servant and all that he accomplished for the people and state he loved so much. Senator Murkowski and I thank our Senate colleagues for helping us pass this important legis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-effort-to-recognize-female-veterans-honor-colonel-mary-louise-rasmuson-passes-senate | Murkowski Effort to Recognize Female Veterans, Honor Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Passes Senate | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) applauded Senate passage of her bill, the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022. Murkowski introduced the bill in October 2022 with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) as a cosponsor. The bill, which has garnered widespread support from Alaska’s veteran organizations, designates the name change from the “Alaska VA Clinic” to “Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System,” after the late Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson—a leader in the Women’s Army Corps who helped expand opportunities for women serving in the military, including integrating racial diversity into the corps. “With over a twenty-year military career and a member of several military organizations in Alaska, it is no wonder Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson is a well-known name in our great state. During her service, Colonel Rasmuson spent her life advocating for women in the military, expanding their opportunities, and was later awarded the Legion of Merit for her work. As a veteran, Mary Louise continued that same level of service as a civic leader and philanthropist for the betterment of communities across Alaska,” Senator Murkowski said. “Colonel Rasmuson left a legacy worthy of recognition – as did the growing number of female veterans she fought for throughout her distinguished career.” “Mary Louise Rasmuson pushed through many barriers to selflessly help others and to improve the quality of life for veterans of the U.S. military. Senator Lisa Murkowski’s effort to lead this legislation through Congress adds to the abundance of evidence that Mary Louise is a giant among remarkable Alaskan women who dedicate their life in service to others. The family is honored Mary Louise will permanently be associated with the ongoing care for Alaska’s veterans,” said Cathy Rasmuson, family member of Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/12/09/2022/grant-roundup-senator-murkowski-announces-federal-grants-heading-to-alaska | Grant Roundup: Senator Murkowski Announces Federal Grants Heading to Alaska | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Over $9 million in federal funds to benefit and strengthen Alaska’s communities and economy Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the following grants to organizations, tribal entities, and communities in Alaska: Statewide Alaska-Statewide: $1.4 million to the Alaska Conservation Foundation from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to identify coastal resilience challenges in remote communities and identify nature-based solutions through regional workshops that will ultimately benefit Native Villages in Alaska. Bering Strait Shaktoolik: $121,593 to the Native Village of Shaktoolik from the Environmental Protection Agency for the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program, for building capacity and developing programs to protect the tribal environment and health such as solid waste management and scrap metal/appliance/vehicle mitigation. Bristol Bay Dillingham: $88,465 to the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration for expanding COVID-19 vaccination. Naknek: $58,306 to the Borough of Bristol Bay from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration for expanding COVID-19 vaccination. Interior Fairbanks: $200,000 to the University of Alaska Fairbanks from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development to improve economic conditions in rural Alaska by establishing and strengthening new cooperatives. Fairbanks: $93,541 to the Dena’ Nena’ Henash from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration for expanding COVID-19 vaccination. Fort Yukon: $61,555 to the Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments, Inc. from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration for expanding COVID-19 vaccination. North Slope Point Hope: $934,600 … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/cantwell-murkowski-bill-would-spur-hydropower-upgrades-restore-free-flowing-rivers- | Cantwell, Murkowski Bill Would Spur Hydropower Upgrades, Restore Free Flowing Rivers | 2022-12-09 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Bipartisan legislation would establish new 30% tax incentive for dam safety and environmental improvements and to remove obsolete river obstructions Washington, DC –U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), along with Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), introduced legislation that will help ensure that existing hydroelectric facilities are able to continue to provide emissions-free, affordable electricity to millions of Pacific Northwest ratepayers. The Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2022 creates new a federal tax incentive to encourage safety, security, fish migration, water quality, and public use upgrades at our nation’s hydropower dams. The bill also establishes a new federal cost-share to encourage the removal of obsolete river obstructions that harm the health of our river ecosystems and inhibit outdoor recreation opportunities. “Clean and affordable hydropower is the backbone of Washington state’s economy and prosperity,” said Senator Cantwell. “This measure will help ensure we can meet our urgent emission reduction goals while restoring miles of fish habitat.” “Small hydro projects across Alaska are already demonstrating innovative practices while powering neighborhoods and communities. I’m proud to help lead this legislation, which will facilitate investments in Alaskan projects, while protecting our critical fisheries and waterways,” said Senator Lisa Murkowski. “This bill incentivizes and taps into the immense renewable resources available in our state, and it will also help lower energy costs for Alaskans.” Hydroelectricity accounted for over six percent of all U.S. electricity generation in 2021 is an irreplaceable component of any regional or national greenhouse gas emission reduction goal. Hydropower also has the unique ability to provide black start capabilities, grid voltage support, and integrate and balance increasing amounts of intermittent renewable energy sources. However, many hydroelectric dams are decades old a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-sullivan-discusses-willow-project-and-the-ccps-greatest-weakness-in-radio-interview | ICYMI: Sullivan Discusses Willow Project, and the CCP’s Greatest Weakness in Radio Interview | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—In an interview on The Hugh Hewitt Show Tuesday morning, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) called out the Biden administration for delaying the Willow Project in Alaska, while authorizing oil development in Venezuela that is more than 18 times more polluting and will pad the pockets of an authoritarian, human-rights-violating, despotic regime. Senator Sullivan also explained why he led a letter co-signed by a bipartisan group of 41 senators warning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime of the consequences of a violent crackdown on peaceful protestors. The full interview can be found here. SULLIVAN: As the Biden Admin Begs Dictators For More Oil, they Delay the Willow Project, the Most Environmentally Responsible Major Oil and Gas Project On Planet Earth HUGH HEWITT: “Is he [President Biden] actually obstructing oil and gas development in Alaska?” SENATOR SULLIVAN: “110%. Hugh, it's 110%. Look, there are a lot of Biden policy disasters, but his energy policy is the biggest disaster of them all. From day one and I've seen this not just in America, but as expressly in Alaska, They have focused on shutting down or delaying production of American energy, shutting down or killing American energy infrastructure, going to American banks, and financial institutions, and, believe it or not, pressuring them not to invest in the American energy sector. And then you see what they do. They go bend the knee, literally, the President of the United States bent the knee in Saudi Arabia, embarrassing as hell for our country. And bent the knee to dictators to produce more oil. I mean, it is unbelievable. You saw what they just did with Venezuela. But in Alaska, you know, we got ANWR passed in the law - two lease sales mandated by the Congress. Day one, the president suspended those. You can't suspend those. That's in the law. The president's job is to faithfully execute the laws of our nation, not to block them. “And then now we have this incredible project called The Willow Project. It has been in permitting, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-romney-introduce-bill-to-secure-us-critical-mineral-independence-from-china | Sullivan, Romney Introduce Bill to Secure U.S. Critical Mineral Independence from China | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) today introduced the Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2022, legislation to help ensure that the U.S. secures critical mineral independence from China. The U.S. cannot afford to allow the critical minerals used by the Department of Defense (DoD) to be mined or processed in adversarial countries, and it must urgently invest and build its capabilities to achieve critical mineral independence in coordination with allies. “We cannot continue to be dependent on China for critical minerals—resources that are crucial to our economy, and which we have in abundance in the U.S., particularly in Alaska like the significant copper and zinc resources in the Ambler Mining District that the Biden administration—remarkably—continues to delay,” Senator Sullivan said. “If we are going to build out and support our domestic clean energy industries and national security initiatives, we need to get serious about a strategy for unleashing America’s national supply chains and processing capabilities. In doing so, we will create thousands of good-paying jobs, protect our national security interests, deny economic support for violators of basic human rights and build out America’s all-of-the-above energy sector.” “We put our national security and economic vitality at risk when we rely on countries like China for critical minerals,” Senator Romney said. “Rapid, strategic investments by the U.S. and its allies in the mining and processing of critical minerals are needed to meet the security challenges we face today. These mining and processing investments will also help bolster our domestic critical mineral capabilities, where minerals like copper, lithium, and cobalt are essential components in everything from batteries and computers to electric vehicles and satellites. China’s rise in power is aided by its monopolization of raw materials and the U.S. must secure critical mineral independence to bolster our security.” Background: China controls much of the wor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-barrasso-lujan-lead-bipartisan-letter-to-expand-high-speed-internet-access-in-rural-communities | Sullivan, Barrasso, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in Rural Communities | 2022-12-06 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) led their Senate colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the secretaries of the Departments of Interior, Agriculture, and Commerce about the need to expand high-speed internet access in rural communities. Internet service providers are required to obtain permits from the federal government when installing telecommunications infrastructure on federal lands or for projects using federal funding. Right now, they face extensive delays in the permitting process. In their letter, the senators encourage the Biden administration to streamline the permitting process, close the digital divide, and expand high-speed internet in rural areas across the country. “According to the most recent Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Broadband Deployment report, approximately 14.5 million Americans in rural areas lack access to basic broadband service,” the senators wrote. “Many of our communities rely on rights of way and service corridors through federal lands for transportation and essential utilities.” “It is crucial we close the digital divide by expanding access to high-speed internet—a top priority for our rural areas—and we cannot accomplish that without improving the permitting process,” the senators continued. “We urge you to build upon recent actions taken by Congress and various federal agencies to streamline permitting on federal land.” Senators signing onto the letter include Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Jacky Rosen (R-Nev.), Catherine Cortez-Masto (R-Nev.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). The full text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Secretary Haaland, Secretary Vilsack, and Secretary Raimondo, We write today concerning the extensive delays i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/12/02/2022/grant-roundup-senator-murkowski-announces-federal-grants-heading-to-alaska- | Grant Roundup: Senator Murkowski Announces Federal Grants Heading to Alaska | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Over $24 million in federal funds to benefit and strengthen Alaska’s communities and economy Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the following grants to organizations, tribal entities, and communities in Alaska: Statewide Alaska – Statewide: $8.7 million to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Alaska Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce and Data Systems Project. Alaska – Statewide: $21,100 to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration for the Maternal and Child Health Bureau State Systems Development Initiative Program. Aleutians St. Paul Island: $254,850 to the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal Government from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program, to help residents of Public and Indian Housing make progress toward economic and housing self-sufficiency. Bering Straits Nome: $2.3 million to the Norton Sound Health Corporation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, for the Health Center Cluster Program. Kodiak Kodiak: $224,548 to the Kodiak Island Housing Authority from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program, to help residents of Public and Indian Housing make progress toward economic and housing self-sufficiency. Southcentral Anchorage: $255,750 to the Cook Inlet Housing Authority from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program, to help residents of Public and Indian Housing make progress toward economic and housing self-sufficiency. Anchorage: $1.2 million… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-applauds-senate-passage-of-the-stop-act | Murkowski Applauds Senate Passage Of The Stop Act | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Bipartisan Legislation Will Protect Native Cultural and Sacred WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the Senate unanimously approved H.R.2930, the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2021 (STOP Act). The STOP Act now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have led the Senate companion bill since 2016. “Safeguarding and repatriating tribal items of cultural and sacred heritage remains at the forefront of protecting Native customs and history. I have worked for several Congresses to advance this legislation with Senator Heinrich so to see it finally come to fruition is significant,” said Senator Murkowski. “Passage of the STOP Act will provide the tools to put an end to illegal trafficking of tribal relics and artifacts and restore those items to their rightful owners.” The STOP Act builds on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, a 1990 law that made it illegal to traffic Native American cultural items, funerary objects and objects of patrimony by doubling existing penalties on those who steal or traffic in stolen items of Native American tribal heritage. It would also confirm the President’s authority to enter into agreements with foreign countries to return tribal items to their appropriate Tribes and create a federal framework to support voluntary return of sacred items, including a referral program whereby museums, Tribes and the federal government can identify tribal cultural items, and work to get them back to the appropriate Tribe. Oversight of the implementation of the law will be conducted by a seven-member commission that will also settle disputes between individuals and Tribes over repatriation of items. Press Contact Contact: Jacqueline Bisille (Murkowski) at jacqueline_bisille@indian.senate.gov Related Issues: Alaska Natives & Rural Alaska | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-supports-new-rail-contract-votes-to-prevent-harmful-rail-strike | Murkowski Supports New Rail Contract, Votes to Prevent Harmful Rail Strike | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today voted in favor of H.J.Res.100, a resolution to codify the “Tentative Agreement” reached earlier this year between railroad carriers, union representatives, and officials in the Biden administration. Its imposition will prevent a railway strike that would have cost the U.S. economy an estimated $2 billion per day, disrupted supply chains, harmed public health, and negatively impacted consumers and businesses—including in Alaska. H.J.Res.100 passed by a vote of 80-15-1. The Tentative Agreement provides for a range of new benefits for our nation’s hardworking rail workers. The Agreement provides for a 24 percent wage increase by 2024 with a 14.1 percent increase effective immediately and five $1,000 annual lump sum payments, resulting in $11,000 in immediate payments to employees; a 15 percent cap on health insurance premiums; an additional day of paid personal leave; three days of scheduled leave for medical exams and procedures; up to five weeks of paid vacation each year; and 14 paid holidays. Provisions that are currently in effect and which will remain in place under the new contract, include providing either 26 weeks of paid sick leave at 60 percent wage replacement or 52 weeks of paid sick leave at 70 percent wage replacement, depending on the union, after four days of unpaid sick leave. The Agreement was ratified by eight of the 12 railway unions, while four unions voted no in an effort to include additional paid sick days in a final agreement. “While it is unfortunate that Congress had to intervene in this matter, a rail strike would have had severe economic and public health consequences that could have harmed families and businesses just as we move into the holiday season. Those consequences would have been felt in Alaska, as goods that are moved across the country by rail and then shipped to our state would have been stranded along the way. While the Tentative Agreement provides important benefits, including better wages, lower health care costs and more days o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-bill-to-make-sullivan-shaheen-power-act-permanent-supporting-survivors-of-violence | House Passes Bill to Make Sullivan-Shaheen POWER Act Permanent, Supporting Survivors of Violence | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | 2018 POWER Act, expanding pro bono legal services, was previously set to expire at end of the year WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) thanked their House colleagues, led by Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), for passing their bill today to permanently authorize the Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act. Since it was signed into law for a four-year term in 2018, thePOWER Act has been helping combat domestic violence and sexual assault by requiring every federal district court across the country to host an annual summit encouraging lawyers to offer pro bono legal services to survivors. The bill also requires that, every two years, an event be held in areas with high numbers of Native Americans and Alaska Natives, with a focus on addressing these issues among Native populations. To date, the POWER Act has resulted in 248 pro bono legal summits across the nation, reaching more than 61,000 attorneys. The permanent extension passed the Senate unanimously in August. “Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault have a much better chance of securing a protective order and escaping the cycle of violence when they are represented by a lawyer. But the cost of obtaining legal representation is too often an obstacle for survivors,” said Sullivan. “Many lawyers are more than willing to donate their time and expertise to help vulnerable survivors navigate the complex legal system. The key is letting attorneys know about the significant need that exists and how they can help. This was the motivation behind my 2018 POWER Act—a continuation at the national level of our efforts in Alaska with the Choose Respect initiative. In the years since the POWER Act became law, we’ve amassed an army of thousands of lawyers who are lifting women and children out of horrible situations. But the epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault has not stopped—and neither will we. I want to thank my colleagues in the House for passing this important legislation that will c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-cotton-introduce-bill-to-support-9/11-beirut-bombing-victims | Sullivan, Cotton Introduce Bill to Support 9/11, Beirut Bombing Victims | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), both members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), have introduced the Fairness for American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Act, which would expand and improve a federal program that helps terrorist attack victims and their families get justice. Specifically, the bill repurposes no-longer-needed COVID-19 funding to help American victims of terrorism recover court-awarded payments for acts of terrorism committed by foreign nations. It would expand and improve H.R. 8987, the Fairness for 9/11 Victims Act, by extending coverage to victims of the 1983 Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing and their families, and increasing the available funds to help satisfy their judgments. Bill text is here. “Surviving family members of the victims of both the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the horrific Iran-sponsored 1983 terrorist attack in Beirut—the single deadliest day for the United States Marine Corps since World War II—should be eligible to receive compensation they rightfully deserve,” said Sullivan. “These families deserve to know that their loved ones will never be forgotten, especially those who served and sacrificed on our behalf. Senator Cotton and I are putting forward legislation to make these families eligible for our nation’s terrorism victims’ fund, ensuring all victims of terrorism are cared for and treated fairly.” “The pandemic is long over—unnecessary funding should shift to more worthy causes, like helping U.S. victims of terror attacks. This legislation will allocate funding to ensure that the brave Americans who were killed in brutal attacks like 9/11 and the 1983 Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing are repaid the debt of gratitude America owes,” said Cotton. “I would like to thank Senator Cotton and Senator Sullivan for their leadership. I am honored to support this bill. I know 1983 is a long time ago, and the bombing has faded in the public’s memory. But it’s something I live with every day. All these years later, it would rub … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-merkley-lead-bipartisan-group-of-senators-in-warning-ccp-against-violent-crackdown-on-protesters | Sullivan, Merkley Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators in Warning CCP Against Violent Crackdown on Protesters | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), chair of the Congressional Executive Commission on China, today led a bipartisan letter with nearly half of their Senate colleagues to the Chinese ambassador to the United States warning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime of the consequences of a violent crackdown on peaceful protesters. Demonstrations have erupted across China in response to the CCP’s severe measures restricting freedoms to contain rising COVID-19 infections. “There are historic and heroic protests by the Chinese people pushing back on Xi Jinping’s dictatorial rule and calling for more freedom. Unfortunately, the response of most world leaders has been tepid at best,” said Senator Sullivan. “The United States Senate has a long and distinguished bipartisan history of speaking up for the Chinese people when they are threatened with communist brutality—and for Taiwan. This bipartisan letter continues this important Senate tradition of standing up for courageous, peaceful protesters who are risking their lives simply because they want more freedom.” “The historic protests in China are showing the Chinese Communist Party just how courageous the people of China are,” said Senator Merkley. “The freedom of expression and of assembly are fundamental rights protected under international law, and like all other countries, China has an obligation to respect these universal rights. The protestors in China are sending a very important message, and the Chinese authorities need to listen to the people, not suppress their voice, their courage, or their pursuit for more freedom.” The letter is signed by Senators Sullivan, Merkley, Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) John Thune (R-S.D.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Angus King (I-Maine), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Bill Hager… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/today-4pm-sullivan-gop-senators-to-seek-expedited-passage-of-bill-protecting-camp-lejeune-vets-from-unscrupulous-trial-lawyers | TODAY 4PM: Sullivan, GOP Senators to Seek Expedited Passage of Bill Protecting Camp Lejeune Vets from Unscrupulous Trial Lawyers | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Legislation would cap fees charged by lawyers in Camp Lejeune water contamination cases WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) today at 4:00pm will attempt to pass the Protect Camp Lejeune Victims Ensnared by Trial-lawyers’ Scams (VETS) Act by unanimous consent, meaning the bill will pass unless any senator objects. The bill would cap the fees trial lawyers can charge in cases representing sick Marines and other individuals impacted by water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Impacted individuals are able to seek compensation as a result of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which became law in August in the larger Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. During consideration of the PACT Act, Senate Democrats blocked votes on any amendments, including an amendment to cap legal fees. Since passage of the law, trial lawyers across the country have unleashed hundreds of millions of dollars in television ads and social media campaigns, seeking out Marines and other victims for Camp Lejeune-related cases and charging contingency fees reportedly as high as 60 percent. “You can’t turn on a TV in America without seeing ads from trial lawyers trying to get rich at the expense of sick Marines who served at Camp Lejeune,” said Sen. Sullivan. “Worst of all, we knew this was coming. The Biden Justice Department warned us that, without a cap, predatory law firms could grab the lion’s share of these judgments and leave Marines and their family members with crumbs. This is an outrage—all Americans know it, all senators know it. My Republican colleagues and I put forward an amendment to fix this in the PACT Act, but Democrats blocked it. It’s outrageous. With our legislation, my colleagues will again have an opportunity to protect these courageous serv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statement-from-sen-dan-sullivan-on-respect-for-marriage-act-vote | Statement from Sen. Dan Sullivan on Respect for Marriage Act Vote | 2022-11-29 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C.—Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement after voting for final passage of the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA): “While I’ve long held that marriage should be an issue left up to the states, the Supreme Court nationalized the issue in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015. Although I disagreed with Obergefell, I said then I would respect the Court’s decision and also continue to fight for, respect, and defend the religious liberty of all Americans. “Even with a Republican president and Republican majorities in the House and Senate, we were unable to codify any substantive religious liberty protections into law—until today. The protections included in the Respect for Marriage Act are vital because the Supreme Court in Obergefell changed the law of the land on marriage in America, but did not also include robust religious liberty protections for religious organizations and the millions of Americans who believe in, preach, and practice traditional marriage. “I worked relentlessly to ensure the Respect for Marriage Act codifies several religious liberty protections into law, including several protections for churches and non-profit Christian universities that hold traditional views of marriage. While the final product does not include every religious liberty protection I voted to include, it is my sincere judgment that the bill we passed in the Senate today—unlike the House bill—is much more about promoting and expanding religious liberty protections than same-sex marriage. “This bill has the strongest religious liberty protections for religious organizations that believe in traditional marriage since the passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in 1993. For this reason, many prominent religious groups that believe in traditional marriage, like The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, supported this bill and its strong religious liberty protections.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/11/18/2022/grant-roundup-senator-murkowski-announces-federal-grants-heading-to-alaska | Grant Roundup: Senator Murkowski Announces Federal Grants Heading to Alaska | 2022-11-18 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Over $178 million in federal funds to benefit and strengthen Alaska’s communities and economy. Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the following grants to organizations, tribal entities, and communities in Alaska: Statewide Alaska – Statewide: $2 million to State of Alaska from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development replace the septic tank effluent pumping system's tanks, demolish and properly dispose of the used tanks, purchase a new pumper truck, add solar-powered surface mixers and miscellaneous yard improvements at the treatment plant, and improve the blower house's electrical, HVAC, and piping equipment. Southcentral Anchorage: $11.7 million to Anchorage from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, health, and safety measures. Anchorage: $3.4 million to the Launch Alaska from the Department of Energy for three large scale energy projects in collaboration with Alaska communities, Alaska Native regional corporations, and others. Kenai: $7 million to the Kenaitze Indian Tribe from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, of which Senator Murkowski was a lead author. Knik: $330,000 to the Knik Tribal Council from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support pollution prevention outreach and technical assistance efforts at businesses located in rural and underserved Alaska communities and tribal villages. Seldovia: $1.6 million to the Seldovia Village Tribe from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Health Center Cluster Program which helps support the costs of operating health centers that serve medically underserved populations. Seward: $10 million to the Chugachmiut from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development to construct a regional health center which will serve as a regional hub providing medical, dental,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/12/08/2022/schatz-murkowski-lead-bipartisan-national-native-american-heritage-month-resolution | Schatz, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan National Native American Heritage Month Resolution | 2022-11-18 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), vice chairman of the Committee, led passage of a Senate Resolution recognizing November 2022 as National Native American Heritage Month. “In November we celebrate Native American Heritage Month to recognize American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian peoples and their unique cultures and contributions,” said Chairman Schatz. “I am honored to lead this year’s Senate resolution with Vice Chairman Murkowski and remain committed to upholding the federal trust responsibility and strengthening self-determination for Native communities across the country.” “During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Alaska Natives, American Indians and Native Hawaiians, and we acknowledge the many contributions of Indigenous peoples to our nation. And as we do so, we must also take time to reflect on our responsibilities to Native people and rededicate ourselves as elected leaders to improving the economic and social health of Native communities everywhere,” said Vice Chairman Murkowski. Senators Baldwin (D-Wis.), Bennet (D-Colo.), Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Booker (D-N.J.), Cantwell (D-Wash.), Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Daines (R-Mont.), Duckworth (D-Ill.), Heinrich (D-N.M.), Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Hirono (D-Hawai‘i), Hoeven (D-N.D.), Inhofe (R-Okla.), Kaine (D-Va.), King (I-Maine), Lankford (R-Okla.), Luján (D-N.M.), Lummis (R-Wyo.), Markey (D-Mass.), Merkley (D-Ore.), Moran (R-Kan.), Murray (D-Wash.), Padilla (D-Calif.), Rosen (D-Nev.), Rounds (R-S.D.), Shaheen (D-N.H.), Sinema (D-Ariz.), Smith (D-Minn.), Tester (D-Mont.), Warren (D-Mass.), Wyden (D-Ore.), Cramer (R-N.D.), and Sullivan (R-Alaska) joined the resolution as original co-sponsors. Related Issues: Alaska Natives & Rural Alaska | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/-alaska-and-washington-senators-call-on-administration-to_quickly-declare-federal-fishery-disaster | Alaska and Washington Senators Call on Administration to Quickly Declare Federal Fishery Disaster | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Today U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Patty Murray (D-WA) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Raimondo urging her to rapidly declare a federal fishery disaster for the 2022-2023 Bering Sea snow crab, the 2022-2023 Bristol Bay red king crab, and the 2021-2022 Bristol Bay red king crab fisheries. Following last month’s harvests being canceled, declaring a fishery disaster for the Bering Sea snow crab and Bristol Bay red king crab fisheries is needed before Congress can secure assistance for fishing families, businesses, and communities that depend on the fisheries. “Many of these fishermen and businesses hail from both Alaska and Washington, and the impacts of these fishery disasters extend far beyond our states to consumers across the United States and the world. The State of Alaska estimates the ex-vessel losses from the Bristol Bay red king crab and Bering Sea snow crab fisheries for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons to be $287.7 million,” the Senators wrote. “The economic impact to downstream businesses such as seafood processors, gear suppliers, shipyards, and other downstream businesses will be even greater. Red king crab and snow crab are highly valued commodities traded internationally and relied upon by businesses that advertise these specialty foods at their restaurants and shops. Yet, the longer the disaster declaration and funding process takes, the greater the impact on our fishermen who are already facing incredibly difficult decisions that could include closing their businesses or filing for bankruptcy this year.” Click here to read the full letter. Related Issues: Alaska's Fisheries | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sullivan-applaud-an-additional-1359-million-in-broadband-investment-for-alaska | Murkowski, Sullivan Applaud An Additional $135.9 Million in Broadband Investment for Alaska | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) applauded the announcement of an additional $135.9 million in federal broadband grants for communities across Alaska. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) announced the grants Thursday for broadband programs in Western, Southcentral, and Southeastern Alaska. Newly announced grant recipients include the NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Kenaitze Indian Tribe (IRA), and Metlakatla Power and Light. “When I visit Alaska’s rural and remote communities, one of the top issues raised to me is the lack of internet connectivity, as well as the astronomical cost of the limited broadband speeds that do exist—impacting education, healthcare, opportunities for economic development, and more. A specific example that was shared with me: the internet speed is so slow, a community couldn’t even download a grant application to apply for broadband support,” said Senator Murkowski. “As a result of the bipartisan infrastructure law, we continue to see investments in broadband for communities across the state. Improving access, reliability, and affordably for Alaskans – in urban and rural hubs – is paramount.” “Access to high-speed, reliable internet can be life-changing for a community, enhancing the delivery of health care and education, and opening doors for small businesses and entrepreneurs,” said Senator Sullivan. “Many of our rural, Alaska Native communities for too long have found themselves without the broadband connectivity that most Americans take for granted. I’m glad to see the significant federal infrastructure dollars we secured being deployed to break down the digital divide and improve the lives and well-being of thousands of Alaskans across Alaska.” These grants were largely made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that both Senators Murkowski and Sullivan played roles in crafting. Alas… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murkowski-sullivan-applaud-an-additional-1359-million-in-broadband-investment-for-alaska | Murkowski, Sullivan Applaud An Additional $135.9 Million in Broadband Investment for Alaska | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) applauded the announcement of an additional $135.9 million in federal broadband grants for communities across Alaska. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) announced the grants Thursday for broadband programs in Western, Southcentral, and Southeastern Alaska. Newly announced grant recipients include the NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Kenaitze Indian Tribe (IRA), and Metlakatla Power and Light. “When I visit Alaska’s rural and remote communities, one of the top issues raised to me is the lack of internet connectivity, as well as the astronomical cost of the limited broadband speeds that do exist—impacting education, healthcare, opportunities for economic development, and more. A specific example that was shared with me: the internet speed is so slow, a community couldn’t even download a grant application to apply for broadband support,” said Senator Murkowski. “As a result of the bipartisan infrastructure law, we continue to see investments in broadband for communities across the state. Improving access, reliability, and affordably for Alaskans – in urban and rural hubs – is paramount.” “Access to high-speed, reliable internet can be life-changing for a community, enhancing the delivery of health care and education, and opening doors for small businesses and entrepreneurs,” said Senator Sullivan. “Many of our rural, Alaska Native communities for too long have found themselves without the broadband connectivity that most Americans take for granted. I’m glad to see the significant federal infrastructure dollars we secured being deployed to break down the digital divide and improve the lives and well-being of thousands of Alaskans across Alaska.” These grants were largely made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that both Senators Murkowski and Sullivan played roles in cra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-demands-congress-protect-sick-marines-from-predatory-trial-lawyers | Sullivan Demands Congress Protect Sick Marines from Predatory Trial Lawyers | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Criticizes Senate for Failing to Cap Exorbitant Camp Lejeune Lawyer Fees in PACT Act WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), criticized some of his committee colleagues in an SVAC hearing yesterday for enabling predatory trial lawyers to charge sick Marines exorbitant fees in court cases related to water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Impacted Marines are able to seek compensation for service-related toxic exposure as a result of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which became law in August in the larger Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. Since passage of the law, trial lawyers across the country have unleashed hundreds of millions of dollars in television ads and social media campaigns seeking out Marines for Camp Lejeune-related cases. “There’s going to be billions of dollars going to these predatory law firms at the expense of United States Marines,” said Sen. Sullivan. “This was predicted. This is now happening. The American Legion is raising the alarm bell. The VA is raising the alarm bell. The Biden administration Justice Department raised the alarm bell. And, unfortunately, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee didn't do anything. As a matter of fact, some of you guys blocked it. So we need to fix it and I want to work with the VA and the Justice Department to fix it. But U.S. Marines who are sick should not have to go begging unscrupulous trial lawyers who are going to take all of the money… This is despicable. We have to fix it.” During deliberations on the PACT Act, an amendment was offered to cap the filing and contingency fees charged by trial lawyers in Camp Lejeune cases, but the amendment was blocked by Senate Democrats. Sen. Sullivan announced he will soon introduce legislation protecting Marines and their families from these predatory practices. “I’m going to resubmit the Inhofe legislation and I’m going to try to ‘UC’ it, and I hope every senator on this committee s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-statement-on-respect-for-marriage-act | Murkowski Statement on Respect for Marriage Act | 2022-11-16 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement after voting in favor today on the motion to proceed to the Respect for Marriage Act: “Today, I voted to begin debate on a bipartisan compromise of the Respect for Marriage Act. This bill protects the marriage of countless couples across the country. States will continue to set their own definitions of marriage, the federal government will be required to recognize all lawful marriages, and no out-of-state marriages will be able to be denied on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin. “I have long supported marriage equality and believe all lawful marriages deserve respect. I thank my colleagues who improved the bill’s protections for religious liberty and continued prohibitions on polygamy, allowing it to move forward this week. All Americans deserve dignity, respect, and equal protection under the law.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-marks-one-year-of-infrastructure-law-nearly-3-billion-and-counting-for-alaska- | Murkowski Marks One Year of Infrastructure Law: Nearly $3 Billion and Counting for Alaska | 2022-11-15 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today released the following statement marking the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, under which nearly $3 billion has already been announced for Alaska. Murkowski helped write, negotiate, and shepherd this historic law through Congress last year with a small bipartisan group of Senators. It focuses on building and rebuilding the nation’s roads, bridges, rail, ferries, ports, airports, water systems, and broadband; strengthening electric grid resiliency and minerals supply chains; and providing for wildfire mitigation. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is one of the most significant measures I’ve ever worked on, and Alaskans are now receiving good news from it on a near-daily basis,” Murkowski said. “The nearly $3 billion announced for Alaska over the past year is creating jobs throughout our state and helping us build the basic infrastructure that the Lower 48 already enjoys. It is bringing clean water and broadband to every corner of Alaska, facilitating the improvement of airports and the expansion of strategic ports, and has given the Alaska Marine Highway System a new lease on life. Many of the projects being funded under this new law are just beginning, but will ultimately make our communities safer, more connected, and a better place to live.” To view an interactive map of funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law, click here. Click here for a list of funding announcements for Alaska, listed alphabetically by community, under the bipartisan infrastructure law. Murkowski championed numerous provisions within the new infrastructure law to ensure Alaska would directly benefit from it. Following the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act being signed into law, Murkowski has continued to serve as a resource to help Alaskans seize the vast opportunities being made available, hosting two statewide Infrastructure Grant Symposiums and numerous virtual townhalls and making her team available to work with intereste… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senators-call-out-doi-usda-failure-to-produce-permitting-report-required-by-infrastructure-law | Senators Call Out DOI, USDA Failure to Produce Permitting Report Required by Infrastructure Law | 2022-11-15 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) this week led a letter to the Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Agriculture (USDA), questioning whether they would produce a report outlining options to improve the federal mineral permitting process on the timeframe required by federal law. Under Section 40206 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Departments were required to complete the report within one year of enactment—which is today—but have failed to adhere to that statutory deadline. U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), James Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) also signed the letter. The Senators wrote, in part: “As you may know, Section 40206 requires the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, acting through the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service, to improve the quality and timeliness of the federal permitting and review process for critical mineral production on certain federal lands. “The section lays out nine ways to improve permitting [and] establishes a deadline of one year from enactment for your Departments to issue a new report that identifies additional regulatory and legislative measures that would increase the timeliness of permitting, ensure adequate staffing for the timely consideration of authorizations on federal land, and quantify the period of time required to complete each step of the permitting process. “The nine improvement priorities and the report are the basis of a new performance metric required under Section 40206 to meet the permitting and review process improvements it requires and will serve as the basis of new annual reporting to Congress to accompany the President’s budget. “These are serious and substantial requirements that represent a first step to address serious deficiencies in the federal permitting process. Yet DOI and USDA have outwardly paid little attention to them, and internally appear to have devoted critical resources to discretionary projects that trace back to Executive Orders, rather than legally binding f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sullivan-continue-to-press_for-fair-process-timely-re-approval-of-ambler-access-project | Murkowski, Sullivan Continue to Press for Fair Process, Timely Re-Approval of Ambler Access Project | 2022-11-14 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) sent a new letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reiterating their strong support for the Ambler Access Project (Ambler Road). The Senators’ letter, in response to the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) recent request for public input as it scopes a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the project, urges DOI to limit its analysis to court-identified issues and to quickly complete the SEIS so development of this vital road link can finally begin. From the Senators’ letter: “Given the delays to date and the strategic importance of the Project, it is essential that DOI limit the scope of its additional analysis to the two specific deficiencies that BLM identified to the Court. BLM states in its notice of intent published on September 20, 2022, however, that it is seeking comments ‘concerning the scope of the analysis, potential alternatives, and identification of relevant information, and studies.’ It would be inappropriate and a waste of taxpayer resources for the scope of the analysis to go beyond what the BLM identified to the Court in its request for a voluntary remand. Further setbacks for this Project will ultimately benefit no one, while directly undermining the administration’s own policy goals.” To read the full letter, click here. Background: The Ambler Road is needed to provide access to the world-class Ambler Mining District and facilitate the responsible development of high-grade mineral deposits—including copper, cobalt, zinc, silver, gold, and other metals—located within it. In addition to good jobs and economic diversification for Alaska, the Ambler District will serve as a domestic source of key strategic minerals and metals at the outset of an era where global demand for them is projected to soar. The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) of 1980 guarantees a right-of-way across federal land to ensure the Ambler Road can be constructed. Only a small part of the road’s route crosses federal la… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murkowski-sullivan-continue-to-press-for-fair-process-timely-re-approval-of-ambler-access-project | Murkowski, Sullivan Continue to Press for Fair Process, Timely Re-Approval of Ambler Access Project | 2022-11-14 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Anchorage, AK – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) sent a new letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reiterating their strong support for the Ambler Access Project (Ambler Road). The Senators’ letter, in response to the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) recent request for public input as it scopes a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the project, urges DOI to limit its analysis to court-identified issues and to quickly complete the SEIS so development of this vital road link can finally begin. From the Senators’ letter: “Given the delays to date and the strategic importance of the Project, it is essential that DOI limit the scope of its additional analysis to the two specific deficiencies that BLM identified to the Court. BLM states in its notice of intent published on September 20, 2022, however, that it is seeking comments ‘concerning the scope of the analysis, potential alternatives, and identification of relevant information, and studies.’ It would be inappropriate and a waste of taxpayer resources for the scope of the analysis to go beyond what the BLM identified to the Court in its request for a voluntary remand. Further setbacks for this Project will ultimately benefit no one, while directly undermining the administration’s own policy goals.” To read the full letter, click here. Background: The Ambler Road is needed to provide access to the world-class Ambler Mining District and facilitate the responsible development of high-grade mineral deposits—including copper, cobalt, zinc, silver, gold, and other metals—located within it. In addition to good jobs and economic diversification for Alaska, the Ambler District will serve as a domestic source of key strategic minerals and metals at the outset of an era where global demand for them is projected to soar. The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) of 1980 guarantees a right-of-way across federal land to ensure the Ambler Road can be constructed. Only a small part of the road’s route cr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senator-murkowski-honors-american-veterans- | Senator Murkowski Honors American Veterans | 2022-11-11 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) shared the following message with Alaskans in recognition of Veterans Day: For video of Senator Murkowski, click here. “Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor Americans who have answered the call to serve, whether in times of peace or in times of war. We owe so much to those who have sacrificed their safety, their time, and so much more in the name of America’s freedom and security. “We are so fortunate that so many Veterans call Alaska home. They are our friends, our family, our co-workers, and our neighbors. Veterans demonstrate commitment, courage, strength, and perseverance. Today we honor them for their devotion to duty. “We also thank the families of our Veterans, as we know their lives have been deeply impacted by the duty of their loved ones. “My deepest gratitude goes out to all those who have fought and served honorably. We owe each of them a sincere thank you for the lives we live today and the freedoms they protect. “God bless.” Related Issues: Veterans | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-to-receive-13-million-to-address-high-energy-costs | Alaska to Receive $13 Million to Address High Energy Costs | 2022-11-03 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Anchorage, AK – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced that Alaska was awarded $13.7 million through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Overseen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this funding will help low-income individuals and families pay for home heating costs this winter and cover unpaid utility bills.These funds will also help families make cost-effective home energy repairs to lower their heating and cooling bills. The funding announced today comes from a combination of regular appropriations and from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, of which Senator Murkowski was a lead author and negotiator. “Alaskans face some of the highest home heating costs in the nation, which is why LIHEAP has been such a critical program to help families get through the cold winter months,” Murkowski said. “Through my roles as a senior appropriator and lead negotiator on the bipartisan infrastructure law, I championed this funding to provide a critical supplement for the Alaskans who face exorbitant energy prices. I’m pleased to announce this support and look forward to the benefits it will provide for Alaskan families.” Individuals interested in applying for energy assistance can visit energyhelp.us or call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) hotline toll-free at 1-866-674-6327. Related Issues: Infrastructure | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-tribes-and-organizations-receive-over-18-million-for-tribal-climate-resilience-projects | Alaska Tribes and Organizations Receive over $18 Million for Tribal Climate Resilience Projects | 2022-11-02 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=27 | scraper | Anchorage, Alaska – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today announced 48 awards benefitting Tribes and tribal organizations in Alaska amounting to more than $18 million to address the impacts of climate change. These investments will support adaptation planning, climate implementation actions, ocean and coastal management planning, capacity building, relocation, managed retreat, and protect-in-place for climate risks projects. “Communities across Alaska face growing risks from coastal erosion, flooding, ocean acidification, threats to food security, degrading permafrost, need for relocation, and more. The $18 million in awards announced today will support Alaskan communities build much needed climate resilience, whether that is funding for Golovin to continue their retreat management, an erosion and flood assessment for Tuluksak, a Kodiak food systems vulnerability assessment, an ocean and coastal monitoring plan for the Qawalangin Tribe, a permafrost assessment for Chefornak, or a managed retreat housing prototype for Unalakleet,” said Senator Murkowski. “Through the bipartisan infrastructure law, I prioritized funding for BIA climate resilience programs to assist communities who are facing threats to their infrastructure and ways of life.” The funding for the projects announced today comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), $20 million, and Fiscal Year 2022 annual appropriations, $25 million. The IIJA provided $216 million to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) over five years for climate resilience programs, with $130 million for community relocation and $86 million for Tribal climate resilience and adaptation projects. Click here for more information on the awards. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/10/28/2022/grant-roundup-senator-murkowski-announces-federal-grants-heading-to-alaska | Grant Roundup: Senator Murkowski Announces Federal Grants Heading to Alaska | 2022-10-28 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the following grants to organizations, tribal entities, and communities in Alaska. Grants also include funding announced for Alaska from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: $395,000 to the Wrangell Public School District, $68.7 million for the Port of Alaska, $10.1 million for the Port of Adak, $5.3 million for the Sand Point Floating Dock, $28.2 million to Prince William Sound ferry terminals (Cordova, Tatitlek, & Chenega) and $30.3 million for the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area for federal broadband. Statewide Alaska – Statewide: $28.2 million to the Prince William Sound Economic Development District from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Alaska – Statewide: $3 million to the Alaska Railroad Corporation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency for permanent repairs to the Alaska Railroad at mile point 52.24 as a result of major disaster. Alaska – Statewide: $324,237 to the State of Alaska from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Alaska – Statewide: $30.3 million to the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the fiber-to-the-premises ReConnect Program. Southcentral Anchorage: $7.2 million to the Municipality of Anchorage from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Emergency Protective Services. Anchorage: $68.7 million to the Municipality of Anchorage from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Port Infrastructure Development Program for the Port of Alaska to reconfigure and realign the shoreline within the area. Anchorage: $2.4 million to the Head Start Program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Kids’ Corps Inc. Eklutna: $5,000 to the Eklutna Native Village from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Southeast Hai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/dea-drug-take-back-day-collection-sites | DEA Drug Take Back Day Collection Sites | 2022-10-28 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | DEA Office of Diversion Control, NTBI Site Search Screen (NTBI Saturday, October 29, 2022) (usdoj.gov) Take Back Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022 10:00 am - 2:00 pm COLLECTION SITE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER OUTSIDE COLLECTION SITE - PHARMACY ENTRANCE Map ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL OUTSIDE DRIVE THRU - E BUILDING, EAST SIDE OF BUILDING) Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FRED MEYER - MULDOON Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FRED MEYER - ABBOTT Map WASILLA POLICE DEPARTMENT FRED MEYER - WASILLA Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION WILLOW COMMUNITY CENTER Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FRED MEYER - EAGLE RIVER Map PALMER POLICE DEPARTMENT FRED MEYER - PALMER Map SOLDOTNA POLICE DEPARTMENT SOLDOTNA POLICE DEPARTMENT Map SEWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT SEWARD CITY HALL Map JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT Map SITKA POLICE DEPARTMENT HARRIGAN CENTENNIAL HALL Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION - FAIRBANKS FRED MEYER - EAST Map FAIRBANKS POLICE DEPARTMENT FAIRBANKS POLICE DEPARTMENT COLLECTION SITE - INSIDE LOBBY Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION - FAIRBANKS WALMART Map NORTH POLE POLICE DEPARTMENT NORTH POLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Map UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS POLICE DEPARTMENT Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION - FAIRBANKS FRED MEYER - WEST Map SOLDOTNA POLICE DEPARTMENT SOLDOTNA POLICE DEPARTMENT Map HOMER POLICE DEPARTMENT HOMER POLICE DEPARTMENT FRONT LOBBY ENTRANCE Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION WILLOW COMMUNITY CENTER Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FRED MEYER - MULDOON Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FRED MEYER - ABBOTT Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER OUTSIDE COLLECTION SITE - PHARMACY ENTRANCE Map ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL OUTSIDE DRIVE THRU - E BUILDING, EAST SIDE OF BUILDING) Map WASILLA POLICE DEPARTMENT FRED MEYER - WASILLA Map DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FRE… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/interior-alaska-receives-30-million-to-deploy-high-speed-internet- | Interior Alaska Receives $30 Million to Deploy High-Speed Internet | 2022-10-28 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) today announced that the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is receiving a $30.3 million federal broadband grant, made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The grant comes through USDA’s ReConnect Program, which aims to build out broadband infrastructure to connect communities across the United States with high speed internet access. TCC’s grant will help to fund a fiber network in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, delivering affordable, high-speed internet for families, businesses, and educational facilities. TCC’s project will be supported by the FCC's Affordable Connectivity and Tribal Lifeline programs, which will serve the Hughes, Huslia, Alatna, and Allakaket Native Village Statistical Areas as well as communities in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. “Congratulations to the Tanana Chiefs Conference and the many communities in the Yukon Koyukuk region who will benefit from the transformational change this investment in broadband infrastructure will bring,” said Senator Murkowski. “Through my work on the bipartisan infrastructure law, including investments for broadband was a top priority—from closing services gaps to addressing reliability and affordability in such a rural state like Alaska. These investments in expanded connectivity will bring new opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic development—truly real-life benefits for Alaskans.” “Access to high-speed, reliable internet can be life-changing for a community, enhancing the delivery of health care and education, and opening doors for small businesses and entrepreneurs,” said Senator Sullivan. “Many of our rural, Alaska Native communities for too long have found themselves without the broadband connectivity that most Americans take for granted. I’m glad to see the significant federal infrastructure dollars we secured being deployed to break down the digital divide and improve the lives and well-being of thousands of Alaskans across the Interior of A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/interior-alaska-receives-30-million-to-deploy-high-speed-internet | Interior Alaska Receives $30 Million to Deploy High-Speed Internet | 2022-10-28 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) today announced that the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) is receiving a $30.3 million federal broadband grant, made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The grant comes through USDA’s ReConnect Program, which aims to build out broadband infrastructure to connect communities across the United States with high speed internet access. TCC’s grant will help to fund a fiber network in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, delivering affordable, high-speed internet for families, businesses, and educational facilities. TCC’s project will be supported by the FCC's Affordable Connectivity and Tribal Lifeline programs, which will serve the Hughes, Huslia, Alatna, and Allakaket Native Village Statistical Areas as well as communities in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. “Congratulations to the Tanana Chiefs Conference and the many communities in the Yukon Koyukuk region who will benefit from the transformational change this investment in broadband infrastructure will bring,” said Senator Murkowski. “Through my work on the bipartisan infrastructure law, including investments for broadband was a top priority—from closing services gaps to addressing reliability and affordability in such a rural state like Alaska. These investments in expanded connectivity will bring new opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic development—truly real-life benefits for Alaskans.” “Access to high-speed, reliable internet can be life-changing for a community, enhancing the delivery of health care and education, and opening doors for small businesses and entrepreneurs,” said Senator Sullivan. “Many of our rural, Alaska Native communities for too long have found themselves without the broadband connectivity that most Americans take for granted. I’m glad to see the significant federal infrastructure dollars we secured being deployed to break down the digital divide and improve the lives and well-being of thousands of Alaskans across the Interior of A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/112-million-announced-for-alaska-ports-and-ferry-terminals_ | $112 Million Announced for Alaska Ports and Ferry Terminals | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) today announced that four Alaska coastal communities will receive a total of $112 million in investments this year for critical port-related infrastructure and ferry terminal projects, marking the first wave of these type of investments attributable to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The awards, made possible by the IIJA’s investments in Alaska’s maritime infrastructure and supply chain, will benefit the Alaska Marine Highway System, coastal communities, supply chains and consumers across Alaska. The IIJA made a significant down payment in the nation’s maritime infrastructure, making $2.25 billion in additional funds available over five years to the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), which is a key funding avenue for Alaska coastal communities. These new grants, from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration also received funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. “Ports, harbors, and the Alaska Marine Highway System are all essential to our state, serving as a lifeline that connects our coastal communities. That’s why I’ve prioritized doing what I can at the federal level to ensure we have the resources necessary to maintain and improve them. In my work as an appropriator and as a key architect of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, I’ve secured funding to help build, expand, and improve ports and harbors across our state to ensure that key ports such as the Port of Alaska and the Alaska Marine Highway System has the necessary support,” said Senator Murkowski. “These new Port Infrastructure Development Program grants will be the first of many additional opportunities to deliver vital port related infrastructure funding to our state that will bring benefits to Alaska for decades to come.” “As I often say, Alaska is a resource-rich but infrastructure-poor state. The Port of Alaska is critical for Alaska’s supply chain and America’s national security,” Senator Sullivan said. “… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/112-million-announced-for-alaska-ports-and-ferry-terminals | $112 Million Announced for Alaska Ports and Ferry Terminals | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) today announced that four Alaska coastal communities will receive a total of $112 million in investments this year for critical port-related infrastructure and ferry terminal projects, marking the first wave of these type of investments attributable to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The awards, made possible by the IIJA’s investments in Alaska’s maritime infrastructure and supply chain, will benefit the Alaska Marine Highway System, coastal communities, supply chains and consumers across Alaska. The IIJA made a significant down payment in the nation’s maritime infrastructure, making $2.25 billion in additional funds available over five years to the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), which is a key funding avenue for Alaska coastal communities. These new grants, from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration also received funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. “Ports, harbors, and the Alaska Marine Highway System are all essential to our state, serving as a lifeline that connects our coastal communities. That’s why I’ve prioritized doing what I can at the federal level to ensure we have the resources necessary to maintain and improve them. In my work as an appropriator and as a key architect of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, I’ve secured funding to help build, expand, and improve ports and harbors across our state to ensure that key ports such as the Port of Alaska and the Alaska Marine Highway System has the necessary support,” said Senator Murkowski. “These new Port Infrastructure Development Program grants will be the first of many additional opportunities to deliver vital port related infrastructure funding to our state that will bring benefits to Alaska for decades to come.” “As I often say, Alaska is a resource-rich but infrastructure-poor state. The Port of Alaska is critical for Alaska’s supply chain and America’s national security,” Senato… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sen-dan-sullivan-ambassador-emanuel-lead-ak-lng-summit-in-tokyo | Sen. Dan Sullivan, Ambassador Emanuel Lead AK LNG Summit in Tokyo | 2022-10-24 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | TOKYO—Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement at the conclusion of the Alaska LNG Summit of U.S. and Japanese energy and policy leaders convened in Tokyo by U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel. The summit was a significant gathering of stakeholders seeking to advance the Alaska LNG Project—a proposed 800-mile pipeline from Alaska’s North Slope to tidewater in Cook Inlet that would supply abundant natural gas to Alaskans and to Indo-Pacific allies of the United States, such as Japan. “Since the brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, global energy markets and assumptions have been completely upended. It has become imperative that America, as well as our European and Asian allies, get off of Russian oil and gas. In this regard, we have strong and growing opportunities for the Alaska LNG project to supply abundant, clean, natural gas to Alaskans at home as well as to the people of Japan,” Sen. Sullivan said. “Over the last several months, my team and I have worked relentlessly on meeting with key stakeholders—investors, producers, engineering firms, Biden Administration and Japanese government officials—to educate them on this project. This action-oriented Alaska LNG Summit is an outgrowth of these meetings that we believe will advance the prospects of the Alaska LNG project. In particular, I want to thank Ambassador Emanuel for hosting this summit and for his tireless advocacy of Alaska LNG. I also want to thank all of the participants at the summit, particularly representatives from the Japanese government and from the private sector.” In-person attendees included Sen. Sullivan, Ambassador Emanuel, Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) President Frank Richards, and U.S. and Japanese government and LNG industry representatives from INPEX, Mitsubishi Corporation, Tokyo Gas, and JERA. Governor Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska), U.S. Department of State Senior Advisor for Energy Security Amos Hochstein, and U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-emphasizes-the-power-of-unity-at-alaska-federation-of-natives-convention | Sullivan Emphasizes the Power of Unity at Alaska Federation of Natives Convention | 2022-10-22 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), in a speech yesterday at the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) annual convention, celebrated AFN’s history of being a uniting force in Alaska, and spoke about how such unity among Alaska Native communities, as well as with the state and federal government, has resulted in great successes for all Alaskans. The successes Sullivan highlighted included battling COVID-19; securing funding for broadband, water and sewer in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA); defending resource development projects, such as the Willow Project; and recovering from the devastation of Typhoon Merbok in portions of Western Alaska. Sullivan also stressed the need to remain united to combat sexual abuse and domestic violence in Alaska and to solve a fishing crisis that has negatively impacted the life, cultures and economies of parts of Alaska. Clickhere to watch Sen. Sullivan’s remarks. FULL TRANSCRIPT: Thank you, Ana. It’s great to hear from my good friend—I don’t know if he’s up there anymore, Brian Schatz, who is a strong friend of Alaska Natives. I want to begin by thanking the AFN leadership—Ana, Joe, Julie, so many others. It's great to be back in person, isn't it? I don't know about you, but I have Zoom fatigue. I'm sick of Zoom. We need to be in-person here. And it's great to see so many of our elders and youth and mothers and fathers. I just want to thank you. I want to talk about some of the things that we've been working on in Washington, but also just to recognize what a seminal event in our state for everybody that AFN is. It's certainly one of the highlights of the year for me, and for my wife, Julie, who is all over the AFN convention hall, seeing all her cousins and buying Christmas gifts for our friends and family. I know that we feel the loss today of someone who isn't in the room with us. Congressman Young's sudden passing has left a hole in our state, in our country, and certainly at AFN. We miss him terribly. I appreciate Representative Peltol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/10/14/2022/grant-roundup-senator-murkowski-announces-federal-grants-heading-to-alaska | Grant Roundup: Senator Murkowski Announces Federal Grants Heading to Alaska | 2022-10-14 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the following grants to organizations, tribal entities, and communities in Alaska: Statewide Alaska – Statewide: $339,500 to the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development from the Environmental Protection Agency for the Alaska Pesticide Program. Alaska – Statewide: $1 million to the Alaska Energy Authority from the Environmental Protection Agency for the Alaska Clean Diesel Project. Alaska – Statewide: $2 million to the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development from the Environmental Protection Agency for the Rural Utility Business Advisor Program. Alaska – Statewide: $520,321 to the Alaska Department of Public Safety from the Department of Justice for analyzing forensic materials associated with criminal investigations statewide. Alaska – Statewide: $1.4 million to the Department of Transportation – South coast Region from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for repairs/replacement of roads and culverts damages as a result of sever storm. Alaska – Statewide: $550,000 to the Alaska Native Justice Center Inc. from the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women for the Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Program. Alaska – Statewide: $30 million to the State of Alaska from the Denali Commission’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act program grants. Interior Fairbanks: $1.9 million to the University of Alaska Fairbanks from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the Place-Based Solutions for Alaska Native Food & Energy Sovereignty project. Regional: $123,587 to the Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission from the Environmental Protection Agency for the Indian Environmental Assistance Program. Regional: $335,755 to the Healing Native Hearts Coalition from the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women for the Sexual Assault Coalitio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sullivan-applaud-an-additional-1244-million-in-broadband-investment-for-western-and-southwestern-alaska | Murkowski, Sullivan Applaud An Additional $124.4 Million in Broadband Investment for Western and Southwestern Alaska | 2022-10-13 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHNGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) applauded the announcement of an additional $124.4 million in federal broadband grants for Western and Southwestern Alaska. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) announced Tuesday that the Bethel Native Corporation received a $42 million grant to build a fiber network for Bethel, Platinum, Eek, Napaskiak, and Oscarville, $52.6 million to Calista to install fiber across 10 villages in the region, and $29.5 million to Choggiung Limited to connect unserved households in the Bristol Bay region. The USDA’s Rural Utilities Service ReConnect program announced in July that GCI also received a $31 million grant to construct long-haul fiber and local fiber across communities in Western Alaska. “Congratulations to the Bethel Native Corporation, Calista, Choggiung, and the many communities in the YK Delta and Southwest Alaska who will benefit from these awards,” said Senator Murkowski. “Over the last two years, I worked with my colleagues to draft and enact bipartisan legislation that is translating today into long awaited investments in broadband infrastructure. Through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, I was able to create and secure funding for broadband connectivity programs in Native communities. I know these investments in expanded connectivity will bring new opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic development. Thanks to all who are working to expand broadband connectivity across Alaska, especially our unserved and underserved communities.” “Access to high-speed, reliable internet can be life-changing for a community, enhancing the delivery of health care and education, and opening doors for small businesses and entrepreneurs,” said Senator Sullivan. “Many of our rural, Alaska Native communities for too long have found themselves without the broadband connectivity that most Americans take for grante… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murkowski-sullivan-applaud-an-additional-1244-million-in-broadband-investment-for-western-and-southwestern-alaska | Murkowski, Sullivan Applaud An Additional $124.4 Million in Broadband Investment for Western and Southwestern Alaska | 2022-10-13 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHNGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) applauded the announcement of an additional $124.4 million in federal broadband grants for Western and Southwestern Alaska. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) announced Tuesday that the Bethel Native Corporation received a $42 million grant to build a fiber network for Bethel, Platinum, Eek, Napaskiak, and Oscarville, $52.6 million to Calista to install fiber across 10 villages in the region, and $29.5 million to Choggiung Limited to connect unserved households in the Bristol Bay region. The USDA’s Rural Utilities Service ReConnect program announced in July that GCI also received a $31 million grant to construct long-haul fiber and local fiber across communities in Western Alaska. “Congratulations to the Bethel Native Corporation, Calista, Choggiung, and the many communities in the YK Delta and Southwest Alaska who will benefit from these awards,” said Senator Murkowski. “Over the last two years, I worked with my colleagues to draft and enact bipartisan legislation that is translating today into long awaited investments in broadband infrastructure. Through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, I was able to create and secure funding for broadband connectivity programs in Native communities. I know these investments in expanded connectivity will bring new opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic development. Thanks to all who are working to expand broadband connectivity across Alaska, especially our unserved and underserved communities.” “Access to high-speed, reliable internet can be life-changing for a community, enhancing the delivery of health care and education, and opening doors for small businesses and entrepreneurs,” said Senator Sullivan. “Many of our rural, Alaska Native communities for too long have found themselves without the broadband connectivity that most Americans take for grante… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-introduces-roar-act-to-refill-strategic-reserve-with-american-produced-petroleum | Sullivan Introduces ROAR Act to Refill Strategic Reserve with American-Produced Petroleum | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) yesterday introduced the Replenishing Our American Reserves (ROAR) Act, legislation that would require that the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) only include petroleum products produced in the United States, and only sell to domestic buyers. “Last November, President Biden began draining our country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve in a shortsighted attempt to control the skyrocketing gas prices his administration’s energy policies have wrought on American families,” said Sen. Sullivan. “At the time, I urged the President to drop the political window dressing and tap into a different strategic reserve—Alaska—by getting his boot off the neck of our producers. But President Biden has not relented in his war on American energy, and now our country’s strategic oil reserve is depleted to a level we haven’t seen in 35 years. We need to refill the SPR, and every drop of that oil should be produced by the hard-working men and women of the American energy sector.” # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-responds-to-new-biden-administration_strategy-for-the-arctic-region | Murkowski Responds to New Biden Administration Strategy for the Arctic Region | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, (R-AK), today released the following statement after the Biden administration released an updated National Strategy for the Arctic Region: “On Monday, two Russian asylum seekers landed on St. Lawrence Island seeking freedom from conscription into a tyrant’s bloody, misbegotten war. The federal agencies responsible for processing these men were more than 700 miles away and it took them an entire day to respond. What this incident makes clear is that even as Putin undertakes rapid military and industrial development in Russia’s Arctic, the United States is behind in its Arctic initiatives. “While somewhat underwhelming in detail, this updated 10-year strategy from the Biden administration is an important message to the American people that the United States must continue to advance Arctic priorities. It does contain positive elements, many of which implement my priorities to drive greater federal attention and resources to the U.S. Arctic. For example, I’m pleased with the administration’s emphasis on security, infrastructure, climate adaptation and resilience, greater consultation with the State of Alaska and Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations, and its elevation of Arctic diplomacy through the creation of the Arctic Ambassador position – all of which I have called for. “At the same time, this strategy very clearly falls short when it comes to our Arctic resources. It gives very little attention to the opportunity and necessity of domestic production of the vast resources in our Arctic. There is no mention of responsible oil and gas development to help offset Russia and ensure reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy supplies for our nation and the world. The strategy suggests that critical minerals can be produced in the Arctic, but the administration’s obstruction of the Ambler Road project makes it impossible to take that seriously. The strategy even invokes the 30x30 initiative, suggesting it is ‘consistent’ with further conservation in the Arctic, in blatant disregard of ANIL… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-reacts-to-new-national-strategy-for-the-arctic | Sullivan Reacts to New National Strategy for the Arctic | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today issued the following statement in response to the White House’s release of a new “National Strategy for the Arctic Region.” “When I first came to the Senate, the Obama administration had an Arctic strategy document that was thirteen pages long, filled with mostly pictures, mentioned climate change five times, and only mentioned Russia in a footnote. I fought for legislation requiring the Pentagon and all of the military services to produce serious, detailed strategies to protect our nation’s interests in the Arctic. These strategies are intended to send a strong message to our allies and adversaries that the United States will project and sustain power throughout the Arctic now and into the future. “The White House’s new Arctic Strategy, released today, is an improvement from where we were in 2013, but still lacks a level of detail and sober-minded seriousness that we need to contend with this new era of authoritarian aggression led by Russia’s dictator, Vladimir Putin, and China’s dictator, Xi Jinping. “I appreciate the strategy’s full-throated support for increasing America’s operational capabilities, infrastructure, and Coast Guard and naval vessels in the Arctic, and for elevating the voices and interests of the people who actually live in the Arctic—Alaskans who’ve inhabited these lands for millennia “However, the document’s excessive focus on climate change—in a security strategy—sends a troubling message: that despite America’s increasing national economic and security interests in the Arctic that are being directly challenged by Russia, and increasingly challenged by China, the administration will continue to focus on shutting down responsible resource development, like oil, natural gas, and critical minerals in Alaska. Such actions clearly undermine America’s national security interests. For example, while the strategy highlights the opportunity presented by ‘significant deposits of in-deman… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sullivan-respond-to-russian-nationals_requesting-asylum-on-st-lawrence-island- | Murkowski, Sullivan Respond to Russian Nationals Requesting Asylum on St. Lawrence Island | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, today released the following statements after two Russian nationals landed at a beach near Gambell, located on the northwest tip of St. Lawrence Island in Alaska, and requested asylum in the United States. “We are actively engaged with federal officials and residents in Gambell to determine who these individuals are, but right now, we already know that the federal response was lacking. Only local officials and state law enforcement had the capability to immediately respond to the asylum seekers, while Customs and Border Protection had to dispatch a Coast Guard aircraft from over 750 miles away to get on scene,” Murkowski said. “This situation underscores the need for a stronger security posture in America’s Arctic, which I have championed throughout my time in the Senate.” “Given current heightened tensions with Russia, I called the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and spoke to him as well as another senior DHS official when I was first contacted about this situation on Tuesday morning by a senior community leader from the Bering Strait region. Since those calls, Customs and Border Protection is responding and going through the process to determine the admissibility of these individuals to enter the United States. I continue to be in regular communication with DHS Secretary Mayorkas and officials at Customs and Border Protection and have encouraged them to have a plan ready with the Coast Guard in the event that more Russians flee to Bering Strait communities in Alaska,” said Sullivan. “This incident makes two things clear: First, the Russian people don’t want to fight Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Second, given Alaska’s proximity to Russia, our state has a vital role to play in securing America’s national security. This is why Senator Murkowski and I have been pressing officials in Washington D.C. so hard on the need to prioritize capabilities in the Arctic -- including infrastructure, Coast Guard assets, ports and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-us-must-increase-production-to-reduce-opecs-market-power | Murkowski: U.S. Must Increase Production to Reduce OPEC+’s Market Power | 2022-10-05 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, released the following statement after the members of OPEC+ reached an on-paper agreement to reduce their oil production by two million barrels per day starting in November 2022. The agreement, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, threatens to harm the global economy and highlights the utter folly of production restrictions in the United States—particularly those imposed by the Biden administration. “The members of OPEC+ clearly have little regard for the consequences of their actions. While higher oil prices may be good for their coffers for a time, they will harm families and businesses around the world. Even if this agreement is predicated on a global recession, their actions today will only contribute to it. “While I will never object to lower production from OPEC+, it is deeply regrettable that the U.S. is essentially caught flat-footed by this agreement. The Biden administration has had more than a year and a half to prepare for this turn of events, including more than seven months since the start of Russia’s catastrophic war against Ukraine, but failed to do so. “Instead of approving key projects and reforming the broken processes that hold them back, the administration has sold unprecedented volumes from our emergency oil reserves. They have claimed that domestic companies are engaged in price gouging. They have imposed regulations that work against domestic supply and threatened counterproductive bans on our energy exports. “Most absurd, news reports indicate that senior administration officials spent recent weeks pushing OPEC+ to drop its supply cuts, calling it a ‘total disaster’ and ‘hostile act’ – despite having the exact same policy for production from the federal areas under their control. “OPEC+’s latest agreement highlights what many of us have known for a long time: there is no substitute or equal for U.S. oil production. If there was ever a time for the Biden administration to reverse course and work with our energy producers, instead of against them, it i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murkowski-sullivan-and-colleagues-demand-administration-end-its-war-on-us-oil-and-gas | Murkowski, Sullivan, and Colleagues Demand Administration End Its War on U.S. Oil & Gas | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) joined nineteen of their Republican Senate colleagues, in a letter led by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), to demand the Biden administration end its assault on domestic oil and gas production and continue to sell oil and gas leases on federal land and water. The push comes in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s draft proposal for the Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, in which the department hinted that it might cancel future lease sales for the next five years. “American families are struggling to keep up with rising costs due to inflation, high energy prices, and persistent supply chain issues,” wrote the senators. “It is our obligation to do everything within our power to help ease these burdens and remove this uncertainty for both Americans and our allies.” “One of the most effective ways we can do this is to increase future domestic oil and natural gas production through long-term leasing certainty,” continued the senators. “The Department can help domestic energy production and put American energy consumers first.” In addition to Cassidy, Murkowski, and Sullivan, the following signed onto the letter: U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Jim Risch (R-ID), Roger Wicker (R-MS), John Cornyn (R-TX), John Kennedy (R-LA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Braun (R-IN), James Lankford (R-OK), John Hoeven (R-ND), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Mike Crapo (R-ID). Read the full letter here or below: Dear Secretary Haaland: We are writing regarding your July 1, 2022, release of the “Proposed Program” for the Interior Department’s Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. While the release of a “Proposed Program,” after months of delay, is a step in the right direction, we are concerned by the Department’s suggestion that a no lease option is a possibility for the f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-introduces-legislation-to-support-alaskas-veterans | Murkowski Introduces Legislation to Support Alaska’s Veterans | 2022-10-03 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Anchorage, AK – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today announced two legislative efforts to support Veterans and their families, which have garnered widespread support from Alaska’s veteran organizations. Senator Murkowski introduced, with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) as a cosponsor, the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022 to name the Alaska VA Clinic after the late Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson—a leader in the Women’s Army Corps who helped expand opportunities for women serving in the military, including integrating Black women into the corps. Senator Murkowski also responded to Alaskan veteran’s concerns surrounding a lack of health long term care options for veterans by cosponsoring the Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act. This bill aims to delay the need to send veterans to long-term institutional care by expanding access to quality home and community-based programs and increasing coordination efforts. “Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson is a well-known name in Alaska. She spent her life advocating for women in the military and expanding their opportunities within the service. Following her twenty-year military career, Mary Louise continued that same level of service as a civic leader and philanthropist for the betterment of our Alaska communities. It’s fitting that we not only honor her legacy of service, but also the growing number of female veterans she fought on behalf of throughout her distinguished career. I’ve worked hard to ensure female veterans have equity to their male counterparts and access to the benefits they’ve earned. This bill builds on those efforts to ensure their service is explicitly recognized and well-represented in Alaska,” Senator Murkowski said. “I’m also proud to cosponsor the Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act. In Alaska, we are proud to have the highest rate of veterans per capita, which also includes a large population of aging and older vet… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sullivan-and-colleagues-demand-administration-end-its-war-on-us-oil-and-gas | Murkowski, Sullivan, and Colleagues Demand Administration End Its War on U.S. Oil & Gas | 2022-10-03 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) joined nineteen of their Republican Senate colleagues, in a letter led by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), to demand the Biden administration end its assault on domestic oil and gas production and continue to sell oil and gas leases on federal land and water. The push comes in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s draft proposal for the Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, in which the department hinted that it might cancel future lease sales for the next five years. “American families are struggling to keep up with rising costs due to inflation, high energy prices, and persistent supply chain issues,” wrote the senators. “It is our obligation to do everything within our power to help ease these burdens and remove this uncertainty for both Americans and our allies.” “One of the most effective ways we can do this is to increase future domestic oil and natural gas production through long-term leasing certainty,” continued the senators. “The Department can help domestic energy production and put American energy consumers first.” In addition to Cassidy, Murkowski, and Sullivan, the following signed onto the letter: U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Jim Risch (R-ID), Roger Wicker (R-MS), John Cornyn (R-TX), John Kennedy (R-LA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike Braun (R-IN), James Lankford (R-OK), John Hoeven (R-ND), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Mike Crapo (R-ID). Read the full letter here or below: Dear Secretary Haaland: We are writing regarding your July 1, 2022, release of the “Proposed Program” for the Interior Department’s Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. While the release of a “Proposed Program,” after months of delay, is a step in the right direction, we are concerned by the Department’s suggestion that a no lease option is a possibility for the final program.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-unveils-working-waterfronts-framework | Murkowski Unveils Working Waterfronts Framework | 2022-10-03 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Solicits Feedback from Alaskans on Draft Legislative Proposal U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today publicized a legislative framework to address working waterfront project needs brought forward by Alaskans. According to the NOAA Office of Coastal Management, 83 percent of Alaskans live in coastal areas. The Working Waterfronts framework seeks to support coastal and river communities by including provisions to help boost industries such as tourism, fisheries, and mariculture. It addresses the needs of smaller port and harbor communities through support for boat ramps, harbor floats, and bathhouses. Provisions also address food security by providing fisheries disaster assistance to subsistence users. The framework includes measures to help coastal communities upgrade their shoreside infrastructure, as well as places a focus on workforce development—supporting educational and vocational training for maritime trades. To combat the physical impacts of climate change and mitigate the amount of carbon in the atmosphere, the framework promotes coastal renewable energy projects and strengthens federal research on the conservation and utility of coastal vegetation and ecosystems. “I’m announcing this framework to continue my conversations with Alaskans about the needs and great potential of our working waterfronts,” said Senator Murkowski. “The blue economy is set to be a $3 trillion industry by 2030. We have the biggest pieces of the puzzle already. Alaska’s 66,000 miles of coastline and strong ties to our oceans and rivers prime us for growth in sustainable industries like fisheries and mariculture. I don’t want to see us held back by a lack of infrastructure and support for our marine-based livelihoods. In many cases, tweaks to eligibility for existing programs would open up a world of possibility for communities who depend on our rivers and oceans. Alaskans brought these ideas to me and my team and I look forward to the work and collaboration that will make them a reality.” Click here to view the Working Waterf… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/10/03/2022/grant-roundup-senator-murkowski-announces-federal-grants-heading-to-alaska | Grant Roundup: Senator Murkowski Announces Federal Grants Heading to Alaska | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the following grants to organizations, Tribal entities, and communities in Alaska. Grants also include funding announced for Alaska from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: $14 million for recreation infrastructure within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests, $3.3 million to bolster wildfire resilience across nearly 8,000 acres of land across the state, and $1 million for watershed restoration in Interior Alaska. Statewide Alaska – Statewide: $580,000 to the Alaska Department of Public Safety from the Department of Justice to provide financial assistance to victims of crime. Alaska – Statewide: $337,000 to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation from the Environmental Protection Agency for costs associated with the planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects. Alaska – Statewide: $4 million to the Alaska State Department of Health Social Services from the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment for Alaska State Opioid Response Program. Alaska – Statewide: $1 million to Anchorage Community Mental Health Services, Inc. from the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Mental Health for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. Alaska – Statewide: $547,316 to the Alaska Department of Public Safety from the Department of Justice to provide financial assistance to victims of crime. Far North Allakaket: $347,240 to Alatna Tribal Council from the Department of Justice to improve services for victims of crime. Barrow: $200,000 to Ilisagivik College from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support workforce as well as social and youth development. Buckland: $347,240 to Native Village of Buckland from the Department of Justice, to improve services for victims of crime. Huslia: $347,240 to Huslia Village from the Department of Justice, to improve services f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senator-murkowski-secures-win-for-sportsmen-and-gun-owners | Senator Murkowski Secures Win for Sportsmen and Gun Owners | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Works with DHS to Solve Long Standing Issue on Firearms Declaration Form U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today announced that following her advocacy on behalf of Alaska’s sportsmen, the Department of Homeland Security updated the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form 4457, Certificate of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad. Form 4457 is required for U.S. sportsmen and gun owners to travel abroad with firearms. Previously, the CBP was providing Americans with expired forms which complicated travelers’ arrival into foreign countries. After discussions between Senator Murkowski and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, CBP updated the form and eliminated the expiration date. This brings a multi-year effort led by Senator Murkowski and the Safari Club International to a positive conclusion and will ensure that lawful gun owners are not subjected to unnecessary complications when traveling internationally with firearms. “The logistics of travel can be stressful enough without onerous, flawed processes to further complicate the experience. Law abiding gun owners shouldn’t have to endure needless obstacles when traveling internationally with firearms, whether that’s crossing the border into Canada or going abroad,” said Senator Murkowski. “I am glad that Secretary Mayorkas listened to me and other Alaskans to cut through bureaucratic red tape and find a permanent, common-sense solution to this issue.” “Since its inception, the internal, government expiration date on the CBP Form 4457 has caused undue headaches for U.S hunters travelling abroad. Thank you, Senator Murkowski, for your efforts to finally resolve this issue. With the international hunting season in full swing, hunters can focus on their legal pursuit rather than an irrelevant date,” said Ben Cassidy, Executive Vice President of International Government & Public Affairs, Safari Club International. “This is great news for both hunters across the nation and everyday Alaskans crossing the Canadian border with f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murkowski-sullivan-introduce-bill-to-recognize-the-legacy-of-the-late-congressman-don-young | Murkowski, Sullivan Introduce Bill to Recognize the Legacy of the Late Congressman Don Young | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Volcano, Federal Office Building & Job Corps Center to be Named After Young WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) yesterday introduced the Don Young Recognition Act, a bill to honor the legacy of the late Don Young, congressman for all Alaska. The legislation designates one of the most active volcanoes in the Aleutian Islands, currently known as Mount Cerberus, as Mount Young. In addition, the bill recognizes Congressman Young’s lifelong contributions to Alaska by designating the federal office building in Fairbanks as the Don Young Federal Office Building and the Job Corps Center located in Palmer as the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center. Congressman Young, dean of the House, passed away on March 18, 2022 after serving Alaska in the House of Representatives for 49 years. “During Congressman Young’s decades long career of service, he made an outsized impact on our state. He loved the people of Alaska with every ounce of his being. His loyalty and commitment to the betterment of all who call Alaska home was evident throughout his work. He was determined and effective, shepherding critical legislation into law that impact generations,” said Senator Murkowski. “Through this legislation, my goal is that we not only pay tribute to a great man who did so much for our state, but that it ensures that what he has done for Alaskans is not forgotten. Don Young moved mountains for Alaska, it’s only fitting we name one after him–even if it is a bit unpredictable.” “Don Young left an indelible mark on the state he loved so much through his decades of service in Congress,” said Senator Sullivan. “Having fought so hard for countless federal investments, projects and economic opportunities for Alaskans, it is a fitting tribute for some of these projects and lands to bear his name. Future generations will be reminded of this larger-than-life Alaskan, a true man of the people, who was ceaselessly invested in improving the livelihoods of Alaskans.” Following Congressman Young’s passing, Senato… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-barrasso-introduce-bill-to-end-chinas-unfair-advantage | Sullivan, Barrasso Introduce Bill to End China’s Unfair Advantage | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have introduced legislation, the Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act, to end American taxpayer handouts to China. The Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act prohibits U.S. funding going to the Montreal Protocol, a United Nations (UN) treaty, until China is no longer treated as a developing country. Currently, China is defined as a developing nation under the Montreal Protocol. This allows China to abide by a different set of rules and access funding—including American taxpayer dollars—from the multilateral fund. “China is the second largest economy in the world. China is one of the most industrialized countries in the world. China has one of the biggest militaries in the world. The World Bank now even considers China to be an ‘upper middle income’ country. The idea that China is a ‘developing country’ is ridiculous,” said Sen. Sullivan. “We cannot continue to allow China to exploit this status under international organizations and treaties to syphon off funds—much of it coming from U.S. taxpayers—intended for truly needy countries. The Senate is united in this regard, and I’m glad to put forward legislation with Senator Barrasso to end this charade once and for all.” “China is the second largest economy in the world – a far cry from a developing country. There is no reason why China should get to play by a different set of rules, let alone get a handout paid for by American taxpayers,” said Barrasso. “The United States Senate recently voted unanimously in agreement that China should not be defined as a developing country. Our bill forces the United Nations to do the right thing and end this unfair advantage for China.” Background: Under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, developing countries are eligible for financial assistance through a special multilateral fund. The U.S. is the largest contributor t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-applauds-announcement-of-100-federal-cost-share-for-western-alaska-disaster | Alaska Delegation Applauds Announcement of 100% Federal Cost Share for Western Alaska Disaster | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), and Governor Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) today welcomed an announcement that President Biden has approved the State of Alaska’s request to waive the state’s cost share for individual and public assistance for recovery efforts from the impacts of Typhoon Merbok in Western Alaska. President Biden’s order today increases the federal share for emergency assistance to 100 percent of the total eligible costs for the first 30 days following the incident, up from the original 75 percent federal cost share approved on September 23. The President approved a similar arrangement for the recovery from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico. “I thank the President for listening to us and approving our request for a 100% waiver of the State’s cost share for federal assistance associated with recovery efforts from the Western Alaska disaster,” Senator Murkowski said. “Today’s announcement is the result of the Alaska Delegation’s dogged efforts to make the case to the administration, as well as our colleagues—working to educate them on the needs of Western Alaska—and it paid off,” said Senator Murkowski. “The storm damage from Typhoon Merbok is severe and the recovery needs are extensive. I saw destruction in every impacted community I visited—damage to infrastructure like roads in Elim, homes floated off of their foundations in Golovin, extensive flood damage, subsistence camps literally wiped out, taking boats, nets, and four-wheelers. This waiver will go a long way in the regions’ road to recovery, and with freeze-up just weeks away, approval of this waiver couldn’t have come soon enough.” “I’m glad to see that the federal government has honored our request to waive the state’s cost share for the relief to Western Alaskans just as was done recently for Puerto Rico,” Senator Sullivan said. “I’ve been working this issue non-stop, speaking directly several times in the past few days with the Secretary of Homeland Security and sen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sullivan-introduce-bill-to-recognize-the-legacy-of-the-late-congressman-don-young- | Murkowski, Sullivan Introduce Bill to Recognize the Legacy of the Late Congressman Don Young | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Volcano, Federal Office Building & Job Corps Center to be Named After Young Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) today introduced the Don Young Recognition Act, a bill to honor the legacy of the late Don Young, Congressman for All Alaska. The legislation designates one of the most active volcanoes in the Aleutian Islands, currently known as Mount Cerberus, as Mount Young. In addition, the bill recognizes Congressman Young’s lifelong contributions to Alaska by designating the Federal office building in Fairbanks as the Don Young Federal Office Building and the Job Corps Center located in Palmer as the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center. Congressman Young, Dean of the House, passed away on March 18, 2022 after serving Alaska in the House of Representatives for 49 years. “During Congressman Young’s decades long career of service, he made an outsized impact on our state. He loved the people of Alaska with every ounce of his being. His loyalty and commitment to the betterment of all who call Alaska home was evident throughout his work. He was determined and effective, shepherding critical legislation into law that impact generations,” said Senator Murkowski. “Through this legislation, my goal is that we not only pay tribute to a great man who did so much for our state, but that it ensures that what he has done for Alaskans is not forgotten. Don Young moved mountains for Alaska, it’s only fitting we name one after him–even if it is a bit unpredictable.” “Don Young left an indelible mark on the state he loved so much through his decades of service in Congress,” said Senator Sullivan. “Having fought so hard for countless federal investments, projects and economic opportunities for Alaskans, it is a fitting tribute for some of these projects and lands to bear his name. Future generations will be reminded of this larger-than-life Alaskan, a true man of the people, who was ceaselessly invested in improving the livelihoods of Alaskans.” Following Congressman Young’s passing, Senators… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/alaska-delegation-applauds-announcement-of-100-federal-cost-share-for-western-alaska-disaster | Alaska Delegation Applauds Announcement of 100% Federal Cost Share for Western Alaska Disaster | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), and Governor Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) today welcomed an announcement that President Biden has approved the State of Alaska’s request to waive the state’s cost share for individual and public assistance for recovery efforts from the impacts of Typhoon Merbok in Western Alaska. President Biden’s order today increases the federal share for emergency assistance to 100 percent of the total eligible costs for the first 30 days following the incident, up from the original 75 percent federal cost share approved on September 23. The President approved a similar arrangement for the recovery from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico. “I thank the President for listening to us and approving our request for a 100% waiver of the State’s cost share for federal assistance associated with recovery efforts from the Western Alaska disaster,” Senator Murkowski said. “Today’s announcement is the result of the Alaska Delegation’s dogged efforts to make the case to the administration, as well as our colleagues—working to educate them on the needs of Western Alaska—and it paid off,” said Senator Murkowski. “The storm damage from Typhoon Merbok is severe and the recovery needs are extensive. I saw destruction in every impacted community I visited—damage to infrastructure like roads in Elim, homes floated off of their foundations in Golovin, extensive flood damage, subsistence camps literally wiped out, taking boats, nets, and four-wheelers. This waiver will go a long way in the regions’ road to recovery, and with freeze-up just weeks away, approval of this waiver couldn’t have come soon enough." “I’m glad to see that the federal government has honored our request to waive the state’s cost share for the relief to Western Alaskans just as was done recently for Puerto Rico,” Senator Sullivan said. “I’ve been working this issue non-stop, speaking directly several times in the past few days with the Secretary of Homeland Secur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-carper-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-to-implement-holistic-approach-to-childrens-health-care | Sullivan, Carper Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Implement Holistic Approach to Children’s Health Care | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, along with Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Michael Burgess (R-Texas), today introduced the Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Support (KIDS) Health Act of 2022 to establish a “whole child health care” model for children and youth eligible for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The legislation would authorize federal dollars for state Medicaid programs to improve coordination between mental health and community health care providers to better support children’s needs through a holistic approach. “We are in the midst of a heartbreaking spike in mental health challenges among young people,” said Senator Sullivan. “Worse still, our country’s bureaucratic, siloed approach to health care and social services is not serving our kids well at a time when they need support the most. Senator Carper and I have crafted legislation that will remove unnecessary barriers and red tape that are limiting young Americans’ access to mental health treatment. We want to empower communities to innovate, adapt to the unique needs and circumstances of our youth, and build more efficient and effective ‘whole child’ models of care that will hopefully save lives.” “As Delaware’s Governor, one of my first priorities was establishing the Family Services Cabinet Council to provide better mental and physical health care coordination for children and families in the First State. While we made great strides in meeting kids where they are, including by putting a wellness center in every public high school, today barriers such as cost or lack of access are still preventing children across the country from receiving the health care they need,” said Senator Carper. “I’m proud to build upon my work as Governor to introduce this bipartisan, bicameral bill that will make it easier for a child enrolled in Medicaid to get the proper care they need, regardless of race, zip code, or s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-united-in-urging-president-biden-to-waive-states-cost-share-for-western-alaska-disaster | Alaska Delegation United in Urging President Biden to Waive State’s Cost Share for Western Alaska Disaster | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Following last week’s federal Major Disaster declaration to support Western Alaska’s recovery from the impact of Typhoon Merbok, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), and Governor Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) are urging President Biden to waive 100 percent of the State’s cost share for federal individual and public assistance for recovery efforts for 30 days, citing the cost is too great to cover with currently available resources. This would mirror the FEMA arrangement for the ongoing disaster in Puerto Rico. “Following last week’s historic storm, I knew I needed to be boots on the ground with Alaskans to survey the damage and to learn more about what I can do to support recovery efforts. I visited a number of the impacted communities over the weekend, including Nome, Elim, Golovin, Hooper Bay and Chevak. Throughout my visits, I spent time talking with Tribal leaders, community members, the National Guard, and more, who showed me firsthand the severity of the damage and how much work lies ahead in their road to recovery. We recognize the cost that comes with the destruction to key infrastructure, but we must also consider the challenges that don’t immediately meet the eye—slow moving disasters such as water damage and the loss of cultural and subsistence tools. The financial needs to replace such substantial loss is far too great without additional assistance,” said Senator Murkowski. “This waiver will go a long way in helping repair the storm’s damage to bridges, roads, water treatment plants, homes, airstrips, and more. Rural communities prior to the storm were already challenged, and it’s imperative that we help them get back on their feet and are able to return to their homes and meet basic needs like running water.” “We're tough in Alaska. But every now and then—in the aftermath of earthquakes, wildfires, typhoons, and tsunamis —we're going to need federal help. Now is that time,” said Senator Sullivan. “Just like our fellow Americans in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/alaska-delegation-united-in-urging-president-biden-to-waive-states-cost-share-for-western-alaska-disaster | Alaska Delegation United in Urging President Biden to Waive State’s Cost Share for Western Alaska Disaster | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHINGTON—Following last week’s federal major disaster declaration to support Western Alaska’s recovery from the impact of Typhoon Merbok, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), and Governor Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) are urging President Biden to waive 100 percent of the state’s cost share for federal individual and public assistance for recovery efforts for 30 days, citing the fact that the cost is too great to cover with currently available resources. This would mirror the FEMA arrangement for the ongoing disaster in Puerto Rico. “Following last week’s historic storm, I knew I needed to be boots on the ground with Alaskans to survey the damage and to learn more about what I can do to support recovery efforts. I visited a number of the impacted communities over the weekend, including Nome, Elim, Golovin, Hooper Bay and Chevak. Throughout my visits, I spent time talking with Tribal leaders, community members, the National Guard, and more, who showed me firsthand the severity of the damage and how much work lies ahead in their road to recovery. We recognize the cost that comes with the destruction to key infrastructure, but we must also consider the challenges that don’t immediately meet the eye—slow moving disasters such as water damage and the loss of cultural and subsistence tools. The financial needs to replace such substantial loss is far too great without additional assistance,” said Senator Murkowski. “This waiver will go a long way in helping repair the storm’s damage to bridges, roads, water treatment plants, homes, airstrips, and more. Rural communities prior to the storm were already challenged, and it’s imperative that we help them get back on their feet and are able to return to their homes and meet basic needs like running water.” “We're tough in Alaska. But every now and then—in the aftermath of earthquakes, wildfires, typhoons, and tsunamis —we're going to need federal help. Now is that time,” said Senator Sullivan. “Just lik… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-introduces-bill-to-remove-obstacle-to-mental-telehealth-services-for-seniors | Sullivan Introduces Bill to Remove Obstacle to Mental Telehealth Services for Seniors | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today introduced legislation to permanently waive a federal provision requiring seniors who are seeking mental health services to have an in-person visit before receiving services virtually. The Trump administration waived this requirement during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the declaration of a public health emergency (PHE). Without legislative action, these flexibilities will end when the federal PHE ends. “Just like the ‘originating site’ requirement my FRONTIER Community Act eliminated in 2020, this one-size-fits-all federal rule does not work for Alaska seniors and has proven to be an obstacle to tackling our country’s worsening mental health crisis,” said Sen. Sullivan. “With lives on the line, our priority must be connecting patients with services, even if they live hundreds of miles from a provider. I urge my colleagues to recognize how unworkable this rule is for millions of rural Americans and help me get this legislation to the President’s desk.” Sen. Sullivan has been a champion of improving mental health services and expanding access through telehealth delivery. Sullivan’s FRONTIER Community Act, signed into law in December 2020, removed the federal rule requiring patients to travel to a pre-approved “originating site”—which can be hundreds of miles from a patient’s home—in order to receive mental telehealth services. Sullivan has also cosponsored the CONNECT for Health Act and the Telehealth Modernization Act to make telehealth flexibilities permanent. Congressmen Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), John Curtis (R-Utah) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) have introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives, which passed the body in July. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-to-receive-over-14-million-for-recreation-infrastructure_ | Alaska To Receive Over $14 Million for Recreation Infrastructure | 2022-09-26 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will invest $37.75 million to improve recreation related infrastructure on national forests and grasslands, including $14.4 million specifically for projects within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. These investments are made possible by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Senator Murkowski helped write, negotiate, and shepherd into law last year. Maintaining both heavily used and remote cabins located along lakes, atop mountains and on coastal islands that are available year-around requires resources and staff capacity, which has been in short supply for many years threatening the very existence of the recreation cabin program. To respond to the call of local Alaskans and Alaska adventurers alike to save these cabins, Murkowski specifically included a carve-out for construction, reconstruction, and operation and maintenance of recreation public use cabins in Alaska in the bill. Of the $37.75 million announced nationwide: $18 million for recreational cabins and historic buildings to support improvements and construction of new cabins.? $19.75 million for recreation sites, including for maintenance, repairs, construction of new facilities, and the installation and expansion of individual campsites, powerlines, and other related improvements. “Alaska is home to the best outdoor opportunities in the world, and recreation is a key part of our economy. To maintain and grow this world-class industry, we need infrastructure that is modern, safe, and accessible,” Murkowski said. “My efforts to support recreation infrastructure in Alaska – including recreational cabins and historic buildings – started long before the infrastructure bill was ever considered and date back to my time as Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The work we did there, along with the special consideration and funding that I ultimately added to the infrastructure bill, are a home run for all us who are blessed to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/63-million-in-broadband-investments-announced-for-alaska | $63 Million in Broadband Investments Announced for Alaska | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Improving High-Speed Internet Affordably in Rural Alaska Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) today announced that communities on the North Slope and in Southeast Alaska will receive a total of $63 million for high-speed internet network buildout / deployment projects. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ReConnect Program grants, awarded to the Alaska Telephone Company and Arctic Slope Telephone, will help improve broadband access, including its affordability, for rural communities. “Having reliable internet has become a basic service that many in urban areas take for granted. In far too many remote communities in Alaska, I’ve seen and heard firsthand accounts of the unreliability and high cost of internet, with some households paying upwards of $300 a month alone for an unstable service. Connectivity means so much—for telehealth, education, our economy and so much more. That’s why I led the infrastructure bill and why I’ve made it a priority to expand broadband infrastructure and accessibility for unserved and underserved areas,” Senator Murkowski said. “I’m pleased to see these grants for Alaska and what it will mean to so many of these rural communities for years to come.” “It’s great to see the USDA continuing to award significant resources to assist with delivering high-speed internet access to rural Alaska—an essential component of 21st century infrastructure,” Senator Sullivan said. “Last month, I hosted a broadband summit in Anchorage with critical stakeholders from federal agencies, including from USDA, state and local governments, Alaska Native communities, industry, and other key partners as Alaska prepares to receive significant funds from the bipartisan infrastructure law. As these federal funds from various agencies come to Alaska, it is critical that all Alaskan stakeholders are coordinated in their response. If we coordinate well and work together, we have the potential to connect every community across our state.” GRANT RECIPIENTS [provided by USDA]… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-applauds-approval-of_major-disaster-declaration-for-western-alaska | Alaska Delegation Applauds Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Western Alaska | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) today welcomed an announcement that President Joe Biden just approved Alaska Governor Michael Dunleavy’s (R-Alaska) request for a Major Disaster declaration to support Western Alaska’s recovery from the impact of Typhoon Merbok on Alaskan families, homes, businesses, schools, and infrastructure. This announcement comes just two days after the delegation sent a letter urging the President for his approval. “Typhoon Merbok was the strongest storm Alaska has experienced in seventy years, leaving a wake of destruction covering over 1,000 miles of coastline. I am grateful that no casualties and no serious injuries have been reported, but the impact on homes and infrastructure are extensive. So many communities throughout Western Alaska have been devastated and are in dire need of federal support. I appreciate the President for listening to us and recognizing the urgency of this situation. With winter weather looming, this federal assistance can’t come soon enough,” said Senator Murkowski. “I am on the ground in the region today and throughout the weekend traveling to the impacted communities. It is so important to see the needs firsthand and hear directly from residents as this helps guide how I can best assist them. I will be there for Alaskans through the recovery and rebuilding process by doing all I can in my role to help ensure that they have the support necessary to do so.” “I appreciate the quick response from the Biden Administration approving Governor Dunleavy’s request for a Major Disaster declaration to support Alaska’s recovery from the impacts of Typhoon Merbok on Alaska families, homes, businesses, schools, and infrastructure,” said Senator Sullivan. “My team and I continue to work closely with our partners in the federal, state, and local governments to ensure communities in Western Alaska are fully restored following this fierce storm. And I reiterate the arguments I recently made to the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/63-million-in-broadband-investments-announced-for-alaska | $63 Million in Broadband Investments Announced for Alaska | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | Grants to Improve High-Speed Internet Affordability in Rural Alaska WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) today announced that communities on the North Slope and in Southeast Alaska will receive a total of $63 million for high-speed internet network buildout / deployment projects. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ReConnect Program grants, awarded to the Alaska Telephone Company and Arctic Slope Telephone, will help improve broadband access, including its affordability, for rural communities. “Having reliable internet has become a basic service that many in urban areas take for granted. In far too many remote communities in Alaska, I’ve seen and heard firsthand accounts of the unreliability and high cost of internet, with some households paying upwards of $300 a month alone for an unstable service. Connectivity means so much—for telehealth, education, our economy and so much more. That’s why I led the infrastructure bill and why I’ve made it a priority to expand broadband infrastructure and accessibility for unserved and underserved areas,” Senator Murkowski said. “I’m pleased to see these grants for Alaska and what it will mean to so many of these rural communities for years to come.” “It’s great to see the USDA continuing to award significant resources to assist with delivering high-speed internet access to rural Alaska—an essential component of 21st century infrastructure,” Senator Sullivan said. “Last month, I hosted a broadband summit in Anchorage with critical stakeholders from federal agencies, including from USDA, state and local governments, Alaska Native communities, industry, and other key partners as Alaska prepares to receive significant funds from the bipartisan infrastructure law. As these federal funds from various agencies come to Alaska, it is critical that all Alaskan stakeholders are coordinated in their response. If we coordinate well and work together, we have the potential to connect every community across our state.” GRANT RECIPIENTS [provided… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/alaska-delegation-applauds-approval-of-major-disaster-declaration-for-western-alaska | Alaska Delegation Applauds Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Western Alaska | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=28 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) today welcomed an announcement that President Joe Biden approved Alaska Governor Michael Dunleavy’s (R-Alaska) request for a major disaster declaration to support Western Alaska’s recovery from the impact of Typhoon Merbok on Alaskan families, homes, businesses, schools, and infrastructure. This announcement comes just two days after the delegation sent a letter urging the President for his approval. “Typhoon Merbok was the strongest storm Alaska has experienced in seventy years, leaving a wake of destruction covering over 1,000 miles of coastline. I am grateful that no casualties and no serious injuries have been reported, but the impact on homes and infrastructure are extensive. So many communities throughout Western Alaska have been devastated and are in dire need of federal support. I appreciate the President for listening to us and recognizing the urgency of this situation. With winter weather looming, this federal assistance can’t come soon enough,” said Senator Murkowski. “I am on the ground in the region today and throughout the weekend traveling to the impacted communities. It is so important to see the needs firsthand and hear directly from residents as this helps guide how I can best assist them. I will be there for Alaskans through the recovery and rebuilding process by doing all I can in my role to help ensure that they have the support necessary to do so.” “I appreciate the quick response from the Biden Administration approving Governor Dunleavy’s request for a Major Disaster declaration to support Alaska’s recovery from the impacts of Typhoon Merbok on Alaska families, homes, businesses, schools, and infrastructure,” said Senator Sullivan. “My team and I continue to work closely with our partners in the federal, state, and local governments to ensure communities in Western Alaska are fully restored following this fierce storm. And I reiterate the arguments I recently made t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-native-leaders-appointed-to-new-tribal-advisory-council- | ALASKA NATIVE LEADERS APPOINTED TO NEW TRIBAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=29 | scraper | Recently, Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), announced the first round of appointments to the new GAO Tribal Advisory Council, which include three Alaska Native leaders. The appointees will tap their knowledge and experience serving Native communities to assist GAO in overseeing federal programs and addressing the many challenges facing Native communities across the country. The three Alaska Natives appointed to the GAO Tribal Advisory Council, include: Sheila Carl, Tribal Council Member, Akiak Native Community Sarah Lukin, Chief Strategy Officer, Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Diana Zirul, Tribal Council Treasurer, Kenaitze Indian Tribe “Each of these Alaska Native women appointed to the new GAO Tribal Advisory Council will provide the U.S. Government Accountability Office with important insights on matters affecting the Indigenous peoples of Alaska. The government watchdog agency provides research that is invaluable to ensuring the federal government meets its constitutional responsibilities, including upholding the federal trust obligations to Native peoples. Whether its reviewing health care, economic development, housing, natural resources, telecommunications or funding for federal programs and services, GAO’s findings and recommendations are important to Congress’s oversight duties. I congratulate all of the Native leaders appointed to the newly formed Tribal Advisory Council,” said Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). GAO established the Tribal Advisory Council to help inform the agency’s future work and priorities in examining federal programs that serve tribal communities and Indigenous peoples. The appointments will last two to three years with terms beginning this month. Related Issues: Alaska Natives & Rural Alaska | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
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