Press releases
Data license: MIT · Data source: dwillis/congress-press
- url
- Link to the original release on the member's official site
- text
- Extracted body text (may be empty if the page could not be fetched)
- has_text
- 1 if body text was successfully extracted
- date_source
- How the publication date was determined
- bioguide_id
- Bioguide ID of the member
200 rows where state = "AK" and year = 2026 sorted by date descending
This data as json, CSV (advanced)
| url | title | date ▲ | year | month | party | chamber | state | member_name | bioguide_id | domain | scraper | source | date_source | text | has_text | collected_at | updated_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/delegation-sends-southcentral-foundation-land-transfer-act-to-presidents-desk | Delegation Sends Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act to President’s Desk | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and U.S. Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today welcomed Senate passage of their Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act. During floor session, Murkowski made a motion to pass H.R. 3620, the House version of the bill, securing its passage by unanimous consent. The legislation transfers ownership of a small parcel of land in downtown Anchorage, where the Quyana Clubhouse is located, from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the Southcentral Foundation (SCF). The bill now heads to the President for his signature. SCF is an Alaska Native tribal health organization designated by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and 11 federally recognized Tribes to provide healthcare services to beneficiaries of the Indian Health Service under a self-governance compact. The transfer will strengthen SCF’s ability to advance its mission by allowing the organization to secure financing, replace its current facility, expand services, and create jobs. The legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to complete the transfer within two years of enactment. “For years I’ve partnered with dedicated Alaskans who’ve put their time, energy, and heart into getting this bill across the finish line,” said Senator Murkowski. “Southcentral Foundation has built something special at the Quyana Clubhouse, where Alaska Native people experiencing serious mental health challenges can find support, connection, and a path forward, all while integrating Alaska Native culture into care. This legislation will give Southcentral Foundation the tools to expand the facility and its services, including intensive outpatient programming, so it can continue meeting the needs of Alaska Native people for generations to come. I’m grateful to everyone who never stopped working to make this milestone a reality.” “Southcentral Foundation serves the behavioral health care needs of thousands of Alaska Native people, including through initiatives like Quyana Clubhouse, which incorp… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-and-colleagues-secure-final-passage-of-act-for-als-reauthorization | Murkowski and Colleagues Secure Final Passage of ACT for ALS Reauthorization | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC— U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Chris Coons (D-DE), Co-Chairs of the Senate ALS Caucus, along with Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Ken Calvert (R-CA) today celebrated final congressional passage of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies (ACT) for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to preserve access to promising investigational treatments and accelerate research into ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases. The Senate passed the legislation by unanimous consent late last evening, and it now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “For those living with ALS, every day matters. They cannot afford disruptions in research, treatment access, and support,” said Senator Murkowski. “This reauthorization ensures that the momentum we have built over the past five years will continue, keeping pathways to promising investigational treatments open while supporting the research needed to find better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. I’m grateful to Senator Coons, Representatives Quigley and Calvert, and especially the ALS community, whose persistence helped us get this legislation across the finish line before the authorization expired.” Background: Originally enacted in 2021, the ACT for ALS Act established an Expanded Access grant program to provide people living with ALS who are ineligible for clinical trials access to promising investigational treatments while supporting research on those therapies. The law also created a public-private partnership led by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) to accelerate the development and approval of therapies for ALS, as well as an FDA grant program supporting research into interventions to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure these diseases. The reauthorization extends these programs through 2031 and codifies the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) interpretation of eligibility guidelines for the Expanded Access Program. Murkowski and Coons introduced… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-seeks-restraint-on-presidential-memorials | Murkowski Seeks Restraint on Presidential Memorials | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, last night sought to limit the Trump administration’s ability to take certain actions that fall under the subcommittee’s jurisdiction. “President Trump has made recent statements about the Kennedy Center and the ‘Triumphal Arch,’ giving very little context or content about either to Congress or the public. Both projects fall under the purview of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, which I chair,” said Senator Murkowski. “Any action to demolish facilities authorized by Congress or to construct facilities on federal land first requires rigorous oversight and explicit congressional approval. I would ask the Trump administration to work with us and present actual plans, including cost estimates, for these projects rather than circumventing their responsibility to American taxpayers.” Senator Murkowski joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the subcommittee, introducing legislation that would require congressional authorization to demolish presidential memorials constructed under congressional mandate. The list of presidential memorials includes the Kennedy Center. Senator Merkley introduced the bill and sought unanimous consent for its passage on the Senate floor, but another member blocked that motion. ### | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senators-murkowski-and-kim-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-deliver-essential-maternal-supply-kits-to-new-parents | Senators Murkowski and Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Essential Maternal Supply Kits to New Parents | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Newborn Essentials Supply Toolkit (NEST) Act to deliver starter maternity kits to new moms in communities with high rates of infant or maternal mortality. The kits include supplies for both mother and baby such as diapers, wipes, educational materials, and more. “The time immediately after childbirth is an especially vulnerable time for mothers and their newborns. Evidence supports providing critical supplies during the postpartum period can improve families’ experiences, including reduced anxiety and financial stress,” said Senator Murkowski. “I am pleased to join Senator Kim in introducing legislation to codify this successful program and offer this support to growing families across the country.” “Those first couple days of my sons’ lives were filled with immense joy but also the very real anxiety and uncertainty every parent faces. The NEST program has been a helping hand to new moms in the precious and daunting first chapter of their kids’ lives. I'm proud to work with Senator Murkowski to codify and continue its success,” said Senator Kim. The United States has consistently ranked highest for maternal mortality when compared to peer nations; while the infant and maternal mortality rates started leveling off, since 2020 rates have been on the rise again. Mental health conditions and substance use disorder are the leading cause of death among women during the postpartum period, and postpartum deaths account for 63% of maternal deaths in the perinatal period. The bipartisan NEST Act addresses maternal and infant health disparities by codifying a pilot program at the Department of Health and Human Services that partners with local community organizations and federally qualified health centers to distribute toolkits to expectant mothers in areas of highest need. Every expectant mother in the program will receive a Newborn Essentials Supply Toolkit that includes: diapers, wipes, hygiene items, blankets, and thermome… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-takes-multiple-actions-to-protect-ukrainians-in-the-united-states | Murkowski Takes Multiple Actions to Protect Ukrainians in the United States | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has joined a series of bipartisan efforts this week to protect Ukrainians who sought refuge in the United States following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The measures include legislation to provide a pathway to permanent residency, as well as a push for the administration to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine. “I have spent time with many Ukrainians who have found a home in Alaska after fleeing Russia’s brutal invasion. They have become part of our communities, sending their children to our schools, participating in the local workforce, and rebuilding their lives while the war continues to devastate their home country,” said Senator Murkowski. “My office has worked with many of these families as they navigate our immigration system, and the reality is that it is simply not safe for them to return to Ukraine. We should not force Ukrainians—whom we allowed into the U.S. and who are here legally and contributing to our communities—back into an active war zone. These two pieces of legislation will provide them with the stability and protection they need to continue to live and work here until it is safe to return to their home.” Murkowski’s recent efforts include: Extending Protections for Ukrainians in the United States: Murkowski joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing bipartisan legislation to protect the immigration status of Ukrainians who fled to the United States in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion, and thus their ability to live and work here. The legislation would extend through July 1, 2029, the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Ukraine, which is set to expire on October 19, 2026. TPS provides temporary legal status to individuals who cannot safely return to their home countries because of armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. Ukraine has been designated for TPS since April 2022. Providing Ukrainians a Pathway to Permanent Resi… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/alaska-delegation-welcomes-315-million-contract-coast-guard-infrastructure | Alaska Delegation Welcomes $315 Million Contract for Coast Guard Infrastructure in Kodiak | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Projects Will Support Arrival of New Icebreakers, Offshore Patrol Cutters WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today welcomed news that the Coast Guard has awarded a $315 million contract for the design and construction of a cutter mooring and new fuel pier at Coast Guard Base Kodiak. The Alaska congressional delegation helped secure the funding necessary for the projects in the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts Act, FY 2023 Major Acquisition Systems Infrastructure legislation, and the 2022 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “The historic build-up of the Coast Guard in Alaska and Kodiak continues today with $315 million coming for shoreside infrastructure projects in this great Coast Guard community,” said Sen. Sullivan, chair of the Senate Commerce Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries Subcommittee. “My delegation colleagues and I worked hard in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to deliver the largest investment in the Coast Guard in history—$25 billion—much of which is coming to our great state. These investments are great news for our Coast Guard, Alaska’s economy, and the hard-working families of Kodiak. I was glad to tour the site for this new berth and fuel pier this summer with the Coast Guard Commandant and the Homeland Security Secretary, both of whom understand the importance of Kodiak to the Coast Guard and our national security. I look forward to seeing these projects break ground as Kodiak prepares to welcome major new Coast Guard assets, including two new icebreakers, two offshore patrol cutters, and hundreds of new Coasties and their families.” “Alaska is a cornerstone of American defense; investments like this from the Coast Guard are critical as we work to improve infrastructure on bases across the state to maintain our national security,” said Sen. Murkowski. “The construction of a new fuel pier, which will also allow for the berthing of two Arctic Security Cutters, bolsters Base Kodiak’s capability to carry out Coast Guard missi… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-and-kaine-introduce-legislation-to-tackle-maternal-and-infant-mortality | Murkowski & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Tackle Maternal and Infant Mortality | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Mothers and Newborns Success Act, bipartisan legislation to address the United States’ disturbingly high maternal and infant mortality rates and reduce the well-documented racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. “The racial and rural disparities in maternal and infant mortality rates in this country are alarming and unacceptable,” said Murkowski. “Our legislation works to address this by investing in innovative approaches to maternal health care, improving data collection, strengthening support for women during the postpartum period, and expanding the use of telehealth in rural communities. Whether you’re in Napakiak or New York City, every mother and child deserves access to quality care, and the programs implemented through this bill will help bring us closer to that goal.” “The U.S. is the most prosperous, powerful, and innovative nation in the world—yet more mothers and infants die throughout pregnancy and childbirth than in nearly any other peer nation. For Black women, rates of maternal mortality are even higher,” said Kaine. “This is tragic but overwhelmingly preventable—that’s why I’m proud to introduce this legislation with Senator Murkowski to direct federal resources toward dramatically decreasing U.S. maternal and infant mortality and addressing inequities in maternal and infant health outcomes. This is a goal everyone should be able to get behind, and I strongly urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan legislation.” Maternal and infant mortality in the U.S. is a tale of two crises: an overall rate that far exceeds other developed nations, and a rate among people of color that is yet worse. The overall U.S. maternal mortality rate in 2024 was 17.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, far higher than the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)—a collection of developed peer … | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/enr-considers-four-murkowski-backed-bills | ENR Considers Four Murkowski-Backed Bills | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) today held a hearing to consider 24 bills, including four sponsored or cosponsored by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). The measures she is championing would strengthen Alaska’s energy security by reducing costs and regulatory barriers for hydropower and geothermal development; improving electric grid resilience; and expanding efforts to map critical mineral and other resources. The next step will be for ENR to report these bills to the full Senate at a future business meeting. Reauthorization of the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI): S. 4870 would renew Earth MRI, a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) program that improves our understanding of geologic hazards, critical mineral, geothermal, and other subsurface resources across the country. Since its launch in 2019, Earth MRI has accelerated project timelines, reduced exploration risk, and lowered costs by making foundational geologic information publicly available. Earth MRI’s current authorization is set to expire at the end of FY 2026. The legislation would reauthorize Earth MRI for five years at funding levels similar to those provided under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021. The bill would also expand the program to include natural hydrogen, an emerging resource that is attracting growing scientific and commercial interest. Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act (STEAM): S. 456 would expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas. Right now, there is an expedited review and permitting process for oil and gas development projects on land that has already undergone environmental review. The legislation would cut red tape by extending a similar process to certain geothermal projects in previously developed or studied areas, avoiding cumbersome and repetitive environmental reviews. Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act: S. 5048 would reform the Federal Power Act to reduce delays and costs associated with… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senator-murkowski-introduces-kyle-reardon-at-judiciary-committee-confirmation-hearing | Senator Murkowski Introduces Kyle Reardon at Judiciary Committee Confirmation Hearing | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced United States District Judge nominee Kyle Reardon at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing earlier today. Senator Murkowski highlighted Reardon’s distinguished career in public service across Alaska, including his service as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army, an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska, and, since 2021, a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Alaska. Senator Murkowski welcomed Reardon’s nomination and underscored the importance of his confirmation to restoring Alaska’s District Court to full capacity. Find Senator Murkowski’s remarks linked here. Transcript: Chairman Durbin, members of the Judiciary Committee, thanks for the opportunity to introduce Kyle Reardon to the committee today. You haven't seen me before the Judiciary Committee in some time. The District of Alaska has not been fully constituted as a court since 2022, so we are pleased to be able to fill this remaining vacancy. Before I speak to Mr. Reardon's qualifications for this position, I briefly want to recognize some of his family members that are here in the audience to support him. They've come all the way from Alaska and other parts of the country as well. We know being in public service is really a family affair, and this family is certainly supportive of Kyle. Kyle's wife, Kristin, I've known through her good work for the Denali Commission in Alaska. They have two sons that are with them today, Luke and Owen, both at West High School. We're all alums of Romig Middle School, so we've got that in common. I first met Owen when he and his mom were taking a walk through a shared neighborhood and they were picking up trash, so I thought that that was a pretty good indicator of community responsibility. Kyle's parents are also with us. Kyle is now the second Reardon to appear before a U.S. Senate committee. His dad was the Auditor General for the U.S. Army before becoming Principal Deputy Inspector General for the Department of Defense un… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-applauds-house-passage-wrda-advances-alaska-driven | Congressman Begich Applauds House Passage of WRDA, Advances Alaska-Driven Infrastructure Priorities | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sep. 16, 2026 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) applauded House passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation that advances locally driven infrastructure priorities across Alaska. The legislation advances critical projects addressing flood protection, ports and harbors, coastal erosion, navigation, and marine infrastructure across the state. “My office has worked hand in hand with communities across Alaska to identify their most pressing infrastructure needs,” said Congressman Begich. “We heard directly from Alaskans about the need to move critical projects forward, and we worked to secure provisions that expedite existing projects, strengthen our ports and harbors, address flooding and coastal erosion, and improve essential water infrastructure. These are tangible results driven by Alaska priorities, and I am pleased to see them advance through the House as we work to build more robust and reliable infrastructure that keeps our supply chains moving safely and efficiently.” BACKGROUND: WRDA 2026 advances Alaska infrastructure priorities at multiple stages of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers process, directing expedited work on key projects. These provisions reflect priorities identified by communities across Alaska and brought forward through the congressional WRDA process. For Juneau residents, the legislation directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite its ongoing Mendenhall Glacier outburst flooding technical work and develop a recommendation for permanent, resilient flood-control mitigation addressing glacial lake outburst floods from Suicide Basin and Lake Mendenhall. The provision is intended to help move the federal response beyond temporary flood protection and toward identifying a long-term project capable of reducing the recurring threat to Mendenhall Valley residents. Beyond Juneau, WRDA 2026 advances Corps projects and studies across Alaska focused on flood protection, ports and harbors, coastal erosion, navigation, and water infr… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-marks-historic-freshman-milestone-14th-bill-passed-us-house | Congressman Begich Marks Historic Freshman Milestone with 14TH Bill Passed by U.S. House | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sep. 14, 2025 — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Nick Begich’s (R-AK) H.R. 6021, the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act, marking the 14th Begich-sponsored bill to pass the House during his freshman term and another milestone in a historic pace of delivering results for Alaska. “Alaskans sent me to Washington to get to work and deliver results for our state,” said Congressman Begich. “Today, with our 14th bill passing the House, we are continuing a historic pace, but the number itself is not what matters. What matters is what these bills mean for Alaska: lands returned, promises kept, traditions protected, opportunities restored, resources unlocked, and a stronger future for the next generation.” H.R. 6021 protects an important Alaska Native cultural tradition by clarifying federal law regarding authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts. The legislation honors the legacy of Archie Cavanaugh and helps ensure that federal law recognizes and respects traditional Alaska Native craftsmanship and cultural practices. The bill is the latest in a growing record of Alaska-focused legislation advanced during Begich’s first term. From resolving decades-old Alaska Native land and entitlement issues to restoring access to Alaska’s resources, strengthening Arctic security, advancing aviation and infrastructure priorities, and creating new opportunities for communities across the state, Begich has moved an aggressive Alaska agenda through Congress at a pace rarely seen from a freshman member. The latest House passage builds on a first-term legislative record independently recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). Six Begich-sponsored bills have already become law, tying the record for the most bills sponsored by a freshman House member to become law according to CEL. The pace reflects a deliberate strategy Begich established from the beginning of his term: identify Alaska’s priorities early, build … | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaskas-congressional-delegation-welcome-historic-investment-in-alaska-marine-highway-system | Alaska's Congressional Delegation Welcome Historic Investment in Alaska Marine Highway System | 2026-08-21 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, AK - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, Congressman Nick Begich, and Governor Mike Dunleavy (all R-Alaska), welcomed the announcement that Alaska has awarded more than $410 million to support the Alaska Marine Highway System with key resources targeted for rural Southeast Alaska. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities submitted six winning applications: $161.2 million federal funding for AMHS operations support for ferry services across more than 20 communities, supporting vessel operations, crew, fuel, and maintenance. $153.4 million federal funding for design and construction of a replacement of the M/V LeConte, improving reliability, accessibility, fuel efficiency, and long-term fleet flexibility. $37.6 million federal funding for the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal, shortening the Juneau-Haines-Skagway sailing by roughly one-third and reducing operating costs. $33.4 million federal funding for the Kake Ferry Terminal modernization, enabling the terminal to accommodate more of the AMHS fleet and larger vessels. $20.6 million federal funding to expand the Saxman Seaport, improving capacity, freight movements, and connections among Ketchikan/Saxman, Metlakatla, and Prince of Wales Island. $4 million federal funding for customer service and operations modernization, including implementing modern reservations and improving AMHS operating efficiency. "This federal investment of more than $410 million is a major victory for Alaska and will help realize the vision I had as a lead author of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Throughout the lengthy negotiations, I made it clear that our ferries are essential infrastructure and deserve inclusion in this generational investment,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Growing up in Southeast Alaska, I know our waterways connect us to our neighbors. When we have a thriving ferry system, our coastal communities can thrive. That is why the Alaska Marine Highway System has remained a priority of mine throughout my career,… | 1 | 2026-08-22T05:24:59Z | 2026-08-22T05:26:16Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/- | Murkowski on Alaska’s New Federal Judge Nominee | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC— Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Kyle Reardon to serve as a United States District Judge for the District of Alaska. “I am pleased that Kyle Reardon has been nominated to serve as a United States District Judge for Alaska. Kyle brings extensive knowledge of both our state and ourcourt system to the federal bench, having served the District of Alaska as a federal prosecutor and U.S. Magistrate Judge, a position he has held in Alaska for the past five years. His extensive experience, professionalism, and judicial temperament make him exceptionally well-qualified for this role. I thank the President for nominating Kyle and helping bring Alaska’s District Court back to full capacity.” | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-statement-on-latest-king-cove-road-ruling | Sullivan Statement on Latest King Cove Road Ruling | 2026-08-18 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement after a federal judge in Alaska today issued a ruling that blocks a proposed land exchange to facilitate construction of a life-saving road between the isolated community of King Cove, Alaska, and nearby Cold Bay, which is home to an all-weather airport. “Today’s ruling by an Alaska federal judge who regularly sides with Lower 48 environmental groups is another shameful betrayal of the people of King Cove and a demonstration that elections have real-world consequences for the safety and well-being of Alaskans,” said Sen. Sullivan. “National Democrats, doing the bidding of far-left Lower 48 radical environmental groups, have for decades relentlessly fought this commonsense land exchange through successive Democratic administrations and Democrat members of Congress, and by getting sympathetic far-left judges onto the federal bench who will prioritize the interests of birds over the well-being of Alaska Natives. “I was recently in King Cove, where we held a community-wide town hall. The excitement of finally being able to start construction of this road brought tears to the eyes of many. Remember, Alaskans: At least 18 people from this heroic community have died over the years because of this decades-long impasse that continues to put human lives at risk in favor of birds. The heroic and resilient residents of King Cove have kept hope alive through numerous setbacks, but this latest ruling is truly shameful. I will continue to fight alongside them for as long as it takes to deliver a simple, single-lane, 11-mile, life-saving gravel road. The fight is once again renewed today.” # # # | 1 | 2026-08-19T05:29:02Z | 2026-08-19T05:30:24Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-welcomes-over-23-million-for-seward-shipyard-upgrades | Sullivan Welcomes Over $2.3 Million for Seward Shipyard Upgrades | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | SEWARD, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee overseeing the Coast Guard, and Admiral Kevin Lunday, the 28th Commandant of the Coast Guard, yesterday celebrated the awarding of more than $2.3 million in federal grants to two Seward shipyard operators to expand vessel-handling capacity, modernize equipment, and strengthen Alaska’s maritime infrastructure. The announcement came during an event in the community with Admiral Lunday celebrating the forthcoming homeporting of an icebreaker in Seward. The Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grant Program awarded $916,223 to Catalyst Marine Engineering, LLC and $1,405,113 to JAG Alaska Inc. Sullivan and his Alaska congressional delegation colleagues supported both grants in letters to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy earlier this year. The funding will enable Catalyst Marine Engineering to acquire advanced fabrication, welding, and material-handling equipment, and support JAG Alaska’s expansion of its rail system and acquisition of new carts and cradles to move vessels throughout the Seward Shipyard. These investments will also strengthen Seward’s maritime capacity as the community prepares to welcome a new Arctic Security Cutter. In June, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that the third Arctic Security Cutter funded through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act will be homeported in Seward once the necessary infrastructure is ready. Click here or the image above for photos from the visit to Seward. Click here to view opening remarks from Sen. Sullivan at the community event. “These investments are another important part of what I call the ‘virtuous cycle’ in shipbuilding and ship maintenance that we’re delivering across our great state,” said Sen. Sullivan. “We bring more Coast Guard and NOAA vessels to Alaska, and Alaska workers maintain and repair them while generating even more maritime work right here in our state. Through the largest investment in Coast Guard history in the Working Families Tax Cuts … | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-releases-statement-on-continuing-resolution | Murkowski Releases Statement on Continuing Resolution | 2026-08-08 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement regarding her vote on the continuing resolution (CR), which passed the Senate today by a vote of 90-6. “While a continuing resolution is no one’s preference, and certainly not mine, without one we are headed for another shutdown that hurts Americans who rely on federal programs and services, as well as federal employees. “This stopgap measure maintains most federal funding at current levels while making necessary adjustments for programs like WIC that families depend on to make ends meet. It also pauses OMB from finalizing a controversial proposal that would allow political appointees to halt and veto grants based on partisan ideology rather than merit. “This CR gives Congress a roughly four-month window to get the annual appropriations process back on track. I will support it and suggest we make good use of the time it provides to pass our individual appropriations bills.” | 1 | 2026-08-09T05:47:57Z | 2026-08-09T05:49:40Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-coons-als-legislation-passes-senate | Murkowski-Coons ALS Legislation Passes Senate | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Chris Coons (D-DE), co-chairs of the Congressional ALS Caucus, this week secured Senate passage of their legislation, the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act) of 2026. The bill will help people living with ALS continue to access promising treatments while advancing the scientific understanding of neurodegenerative diseases. Companion legislation, led by Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Ken Calvert (R-CA), passed the U.S. House of Representatives last month. The next step is for the House and Senate to appoint conferees to negotiate the differences between the two bills. The legislation would reauthorize ACT for ALS for five years, codify the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) interpretation of Expanded Access Program eligibility guidelines, require a new five-year FDA Action Plan, and direct the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to issue a report by 2030 on the implementation of ACT for ALS programs. This legislation is endorsed by I AM ALS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the ALS Association, and ALS United. Senator Murkowski spoke about the impact of this legislation on the Senate floor. Senator Murkowski’s full remarks can be found here. Transcript: Mr. President. We go through periods here in the United States Senate where there's frustrating issues that we deal with. Hours of unknown as to what's going to happen. Are we going to be able to make something happen? Are we making a difference? And some days can be particularly discouraging. We've got a long way to go before this day is through. But to be here at the midpoint of this day and to be able to—as my colleague and my friend from Delaware has stated—to be able to celebrate an accomplishment is a reminder that we do good here. And we don't do good on our own. It takes teamwork, it takes cooperation, and collaboration; it takes advocacy. This is really what makes me just filled with a level o… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-releases-statement-on-blanche-nomination | Murkowski Releases Statement on Blanche Nomination | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement regarding Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as United States Attorney General: “I have had numerous constructive meetings with Mr. Blanche and he comes across as decent and capable. I appreciate the trip he made to learn more about Alaska, including our rural areas, and as Acting Attorney General he has made several noteworthy decisions that will benefit our state and the nation. “Ultimately, however, I will oppose his nomination. “The politicization—even weaponization—of the Department did not start with this administration but has accelerated during it. I take issue with the handling of the release of the Epstein files; the sweeping immunity protections granted to the President, his family, and their businesses; the statements that have been made to anti-abortion groups; and the repeated targeting of individuals ranging from former administration staff to sitting U.S. Senators. “I am also keenly aware that the Department’s nearly $2-billion dollar slush fund—which likely would have rewarded January 6 protesters—is only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage. Once we vote, that will end, and there is no telling what the future holds. “The country needs an Attorney General who will check the worst impulses of this administration. I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.” ### | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-secures-additional-10-million-in-energy-cost-relief-for-alaskans | Sullivan Secures Additional $10 Million in Energy Cost Relief for Alaskans | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Funding nearly doubles state’s existing LIHEAP allocation WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today announced $10 million in federal funding to address high energy costs for Alaskans—in addition to the state’s existing Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) allocation of $12,158,876. Sen. Sullivan worked closely with the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to identify and secure the funding. It is the second initiative of the National Energy Dominance Council’s (NEDC) Alaska Energy Task Force, whichSen. Sullivan and NEDC Chair and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced in May. “Alaskans deal with the highest cost of living in the nation, and the recent disruptions to energy supplies have only made this challenge more urgent,” said Sen. Sullivan. “Today, I’m glad to announce we’ve secured $10 million in additional federal funding to offset home energy costs for low-income Alaskans. Coupled with the EPA emergency fuel waiver we announced several weeks ago, this targeted funding is focused on giving Alaska’s hard-working families immediate relief. But we’re also continuing to make major progress on more sustainable ways to lower energy costs for Alaskans: My team and I have worked relentlessly to achieve a renaissance of production on the North Slope, increase TAPS throughput, and maintain strong momentum behind the Alaska LNG project, which offers Alaskans a nearly inexhaustible supply of our own affordable energy. We’ve also made great strides in investing in our infrastructure, such as securing more than $100 million for the Denali Commission to upgrade bulk fuel tanks in our many rural communities. Together, these efforts are part of a larger strategy to lower energy costs and make life more affordable for Alaskans. I want to thank Secretary Kennedy, Secretary Burgum, and the National Energy Dominance Council team for recognizing the unique affordability challenges we have in Alaska and for working collabo… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-and-colleagues-work-to-modernize-fisheries-science | Murkowski and Colleagues Work to Modernize Fisheries Science | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced legislation that would help the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) better assess and protect our fisheries. The Fisheries Science Modernization Act would incorporate environmental DNA (eDNA) and other biomolecular tools into NOAA's fisheries science programs, allowing for more cost-effective and expanded survey coverage. This would bolster, not replace, traditional stock assessment surveys by providing NOAA with additional scientifically validated tools to improve data collection, expand survey coverage, and strengthen fisheries management. This bill would establish national standards for this innovative technology while expanding workforce capacity, strengthening interagency coordination, and supporting private-sector innovation without imposing new regulatory burdens. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Patty Murray (D-WA), Angus King (I-ME), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) are co-sponsors. “Without accurate stock assessments, we cannot make the informed, science-based management decisions needed to ensure our fisheries remain sustainable for generations to come,” said Senator Murkowski. “Environmental DNA is an innovative, cost-effective tool that will give our scientists a clearer picture of our fisheries while expanding survey coverage and reducing costs. This legislation is the product of extensive collaboration with NOAA, Alaska fishermen, Tribal partners, academia, and industry to modernize how we assess fish stocks using the best available science.” “With climate change wreaking havoc on fisheries, researchers need to stay ahead of the curve,” said Senator Whitehouse. “This bill will allow NOAA to harness new technologies to keep fish stocks healthy and robust.” “Reliable fisheries surveys and stock assessments are the foundation of sustainable fisheries management,” said Sen. Sullivan. “I've consistently fought to ensure NOAA maintains robu… | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-merkley-seek-information-on-executive-order-targeting-smithsonian | Murkowski, Merkley Seek Information on Executive Order Targeting Smithsonian | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Interior Subcommittee, sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum requesting additional information on the Department of the Interior's (DOI) planned implementation of Executive Order 14416, "Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution." The Executive Order directs the National Park Service (NPS) to install temporary signage and exhibits on NPS-managed property surrounding the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. “For the past 180 years, the Smithsonian Institution has been committed to sharing objective historical evidence through research and education, not political narratives,” the senators wrote. “The Smithsonian Institution has worked tirelessly to present a comprehensive narrative of our nation’s amazing history, from its many triumphs to its trials. There is nothing more American than telling our story truthfully.” As Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over both the Department of the Interior and the Smithsonian Institution, Murkowski and Merkley requested additional information regarding the scope, cost, funding source, and timeline for the directive, as well as the process used to develop the signage and accompanying materials. The full letter is available here or can be read below: Dear Secretary Burgum: As Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, we write to express our concern and to request more information regarding the role the Department of the Interior (DOI) will have in implementing Executive Order (EO) 14416, “Restoring Trust in the Smithsonian Institution.” EO 14416 directs you to work through the Director of the National Park Service (NPS) in coordination with the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy to install temporary signage along NPS-maintained sidewalks and walkways near the National … | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-and-cruz-lead-letter-urging-sanctions-on-chinas-illegal-unreported-and-unregulated-fishing-fleet | Sullivan & Cruz Lead Letter Urging Sanctions on China’s Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlining a strategy to counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing conducted by China’s distant-water fleet. The letter identifies vulnerabilities in China’s IUU fishing fleet linked to its reliance on a relatively limited number of support vessels, calls for the imposition of sanctions on such vessels, and specifically identifies 29 currently unsanctioned vessels. The letter is co-signed by Sens. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.). “Chinese trawl fleets ravage fish stocks in every corner of the world’s oceans without regard for any other users or future generations,” Sen. Sullivan said. “These fleets also engage in gross human rights abuses, including utilizing slave labor. I’ve led the fight against this cancer on our fisheries, authoring the Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest (FISH) Act, which passed the Senate in March. Working with Senator Cruz and my colleagues, we’ve identified another powerful channel to target these evasive IUU fleets—by tightening the screws on the relatively few support vessels that enable Chinese IUU fleets to continue their abusive practices. We are urging Secretary Bessent to deploy the numerous Treasury Department tools and designations available to aggressively sanction these support vessels and dismantle the Chinese Communist Party’s hub-and-spoke IUU fishing scheme. Doing so will enhance the sustainability of our oceans and help support America’s and Alaska’s hard-working fishermen and our many coastal fishing communities.” “The Chinese Communist Party is using its global distant-water fleet to conduct ecocide across at least three continents in both hemispheres,” Sen. Cruz said. “They kill endangered specie… | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-commerce-committee-advance-legislation-to-protect-youth-online-demand-accountability-from-big-tech | Sullivan, Commerce Committee Advance Legislation to Protect Youth Online, Demand Accountability from Big Tech | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation (CST) Committee, yesterday voted with his committee colleagues to advance four pieces of legislation related to the safety of youth online, including the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), of which Sen. Sullivan was an original cosponsor. KOSA provides new safeguards and controls for parents and youth to protect their online experiences and creates accountability for social media companies by requiring them to mitigate against harmful content. “We can have the strongest economy and the best quality of life, but none of that matters if our kids are depressed, isolated, or considering ending their lives because of what they’re consuming online,” said Sen. Sullivan. “I want to commend my committee colleagues for coming together once again to advance serious legislation that protects young people online and shakes the vise grip that Big Tech has on our kids. When this bill comes to the floor, I’ll be working to incorporate my ADS for Mental Health Act, which would provide greater transparency around social media advertising targeting kids and promote mental health resources for users on these platforms. I urge my House colleagues to join us in passing these reasonable accountability safeguards and not allow the financial interests of Big Tech to override the well-being of our kids.” Below is a timeline of Sen. Sullivan’s work on Big Tech accountability and mental health: In March 2026, the Senate unanimously passed Sen. Sullivan’s Advancing Digital Support (ADS) for Mental Health Services Act, legislation to bring greater transparency to social media advertising and encourage online platforms to promote mental health resources and community engagement. In October 2024, Sen. Sullivan joined a roundtable discussion hosted by Alaska Children's Trust on the youth mental health crisis with educators, school administrators, law enforcement officials, youth mental health specialists, parents, and other experts. On … | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-announces-release-of-413-million-for-alaska-native-education-program-grants | Murkowski Announces Release of $41.3 Million for Alaska Native Education Program Grants | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced that the U.S. Department of Education (USED) has obligated $41.3 million in continuation awards through the Alaska Native Education Program (ANEP), providing long-awaited funding for 26 Alaska grantees. The continuation awards were expected to be released on July 1 but were delayed until Senator Murkowski engaged directly with the Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon last week to expedite the awards. "Last week, I raised this issue with Secretary McMahon, and I’m pleased she agreed to expedite the obligation of the funds for the Alaska Native Education Program grants that Congress appropriated earlier this year,” said Senator Murkowski. “ANEP helps Alaska Native Tribes, Tribal organizations, eligible schools, and other organizations meet the needs of Alaska Native students in wide variety of ways. Grants provide, for example, culturally relevant curriculum, tutoring and other academic supports, indigenous language revitalization, workforce development opportunities, teacher professional development, postsecondary planning and support, and success, early childhood education, and afterschool programming. I will continue to champion this program and work with the Department to ensure this funding is administered more expeditiously going forward." The $41.3 million in continuation funding will fully support all 2024 and 2025 ANEP grantees. Grantees awarded funding in 2024 will receive the third and final year of their three-year grant period, while 2025 grantees will receive the second year of funding under their three-year awards. ### | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-duckworth-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-children-from-dangers-of-ai-toys-passes-committee | Murkowski, Duckworth Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from Dangers of AI Toys Passes Committee | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to help protect children from the dangers posed by toys that use artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots successfully passed through the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) today. The Senators’ bipartisan Children’s Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act of 2026 would help equip families, pediatricians and policymakers with the independent evidence they need to better understand the emerging market of AI chatbot toys—which currently are not subject to any child-safety testing and are trained on content that is not appropriate for kids. “Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, and we must have a careful understanding of how our young people interact with this groundbreaking technology,” said Murkowski. “AI-enabled toys have the potential to significantly impact the physical, mental, and emotional development of our children. It is imperative we equip policymakers and America’s families with the knowledge they need to make informed choices about these devices, and I am grateful the Commerce Committee agrees.” “These AI chatbots were never meant to be used by young children, yet they’re being embedded inside toys by the thousands,” said Duckworth. “We’ve already seen far too many instances where AI-enabled toys have imparted information to our children that could put them in immediate danger and have long-term impacts on their development. I’m glad our commonsense bill that mandates the federal government address this emerging issue has passed through committee—now the Senate must pass it with haste, for the sake of our kids’ safety.” In December 2025, independent testing by U.S. PIRG Education Fund found AI toys discussing sexually explicit content and explaining where to find knives, pills and matches in the home—and instructing children how to light them. There is no current federal safety standard to address the AI inside a toy—only hazards such as choking, lead an… | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-increase-access-to-high-quality-health-care-in-remote-and-rural-areas | Murkowski, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Access to High Quality Health Care In Remote And Rural Areas | 2026-08-03 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Reauthorization Act, which will increase access to high-quality health care in hard-to-reach areas. The bill reauthorizes funding for an innovative medical education program that deploys interactive videoconferencing to link specialist teams with primary care providers in rural areas, helping rural and remote communities access the health care services they otherwise would not be able to receive. "In rural Alaska, you have to improvise. That's why I'm always interested in innovations that help our communities adapt to the realities on the ground. The ECHO training model has a proven track record of improving health outcomes by helping rural providers access specialized expertise, strengthening the quality of care, increasing provider retention, and reducing the need for patients to travel for specialty care,” said Senator Murkowski. “I'm proud to help the University of Alaska, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and other healthcare providers continue expanding this innovative model that lowers costs and improves care for Alaskans, wherever they live." The ECHO program grants will continue to be used for: Equipment to support the use and expansion of the models, including for the secure exchange of electronic health information; Support for health care providers that provide services under these models; Instructional programming and training; and Information collection and evaluation activities to study the impact of such models. | 1 | 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z | 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-scott-tuberville-introduce-bill-to-create-secretary-of-the-coast-guard-position | Sullivan, Scott, Tuberville Introduce Bill to Create Secretary of the Coast Guard Position | 2026-07-31 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have introduced the Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act, legislation that would create a Secretary of the U.S. Coast Guard, mirroring a position across all other branches of the U.S Armed Forces. Currently, the Coast Guard lacks a dedicated civilian leadership position, and it defaults to the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. “I’m glad to join my colleagues in introducing legislation to provide even greater support and advocacy to our Coast Guard with a dedicated civilian Secretary who can represent the needs and perspective of the Coast Guard at the highest levels of our federal government,” said Sen. Sullivan. “We rely on our brave Coast Guardsmen to monitor and defend vast maritime borders, execute life-saving search-and-rescue operations, respond to international crises, and support Department of War missions. No state is more aware of the important service of the Coast Guard than Alaska—home to more coastline than the Lower 48 states combined—which is why I spearheaded the largest investment in the Coast Guard in history in last year’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act.” “The Coast Guard has a unique and highly specialized mission to protect our country from threats posed by smugglers, drug traffickers, terrorists, and other lawbreakers, and it deserves a service secretary to oversee and coordinate its operations, just like every other branch of the military,” said Sen. Scott. “This bill creates a Secretary of the Coast Guard in federal law to ensure the Service has the leadership it needs to take on the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. This is a matter of readiness and national security; Congress should pass this immediately so President Trump can make his nomination, and the Senate can get to work on confirmation.” “The men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard are critical to our national defense and security, which is why they deserve the same strategic organization as other branches of our m… | 1 | 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z | 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-and-colleagues-advance-legislation-to-block-department-of-education-interagency-agreements | Murkowski and Colleagues Advance Legislation to Block Department of Education Interagency Agreements | 2026-07-30 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today joined Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME)—all members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee—in voting to advance S. 5046, legislation they introduced to block certain Interagency Agreements issued by the Department of Education that would transfer critical offices and programs to other federal agencies that lack the staff and expertise needed to execute their missions. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), who cosponsored the bill, also voted to advance it from committee. Specifically, the Senators’ legislation would prevent the Department of Education from transferring to any other federal departments the Offices of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, Postsecondary Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, and Indian Education, or any programs implemented by those offices. The HELP Committee voted on the bill today and favorably reported it by a vote of 13 to 9. Full text of the legislation is available here. Click here to watch Senator Murkowski’s remarks on the legislation TRANSCRIPT To my colleagues, Senator Kaine, Senator Collins, and Senator Hassan, thank you for your willingness to get to a point where we have a universe where there are some real concerns about these movements between agencies, between departments, and the impact on kids. And we cannot lose sight of the fact that at the end of the day, we're talking about children. Whether it's children with special needs, whether it's children in our elementary schools, whether it's our Native students: (we need to be) making sure that we don't lose that focus. I had a pretty good conversation with Secretary McMahon. Obviously, she's advocating from a position to keep everything on track, citing for more time to do “proof of concept.” And I do listen to that. But then I think about these kids in school. And when you're in school, when you're in the program that you rely on from day to day, your families … | 1 | 2026-07-31T07:49:23Z | 2026-07-31T07:50:48Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-merkley-continue-oversight-of-restoring-nsf-ocean-monitoring-systems | Murkowski, Merkley Continue Oversight of Restoring NSF Ocean Monitoring Systems | 2026-07-30 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) pressed the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide an update on the agency’s plans to redeploy vital Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) sensors. The bipartisan letter follows the Senators securing a commitment from NSF to pause its planned removal of the OOI sensors, a complex system of 900 ocean monitoring instruments that provides crucial data for coastal communities, fishermen, and nationwide emergency preparedness. While many other parts of the OOI remain in the ocean around the globe, Oregon’s removed Endurance Array devices still need to be redeployed by the NSF, which requires agency funding and personnel. Without the restoration of full OOI Endurance Array operations, Pacific Northwest researchers and fishermen will be left without access to critical data during the busy summer and fall months. “We respectfully request an update on NSF’s efforts to restore all OOI operational capabilities, including the Endurance Array, with information on the status of rescoping activities approved with budget as well as rescoping activities requested but still awaiting budget authority approval,” Merkley and Murkowski wrote. “Budget uncertainties impact the OOI program’s ability to retain the necessary personnel to operate and maintain the OOI, and we urge NSF to provide the budget certainty needed to hire and retain the personnel for redeployment, as well as ongoing operations and maintenance.” Merkley and Murkowski also highlighted that the NSF has yet to begin collecting input from stakeholders on the OOI, despite the agency’s June 18th statement that it would. They stressed, “For this review, we encourage due consideration of input from and inclusion on the review panel of a broad range of representatives including users and stakeholders of ocean observing facilities. We also urge a transparent process for conducting the review, recommendations, and implementation plans. Finally, we ask that NSF brief us on the recommen… | 1 | 2026-07-31T07:49:23Z | 2026-07-31T07:50:48Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowskis-geese-house-legislation-advances-from-committee | Murkowski’s Geese House Legislation Advances from Committee | 2026-07-29 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—Earlier today, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee favorably reported S. 4399, Senator Lisa Murkowski’s (R-AK) legislation to convey the Geese House site from the National Park Service to Doyon, Limited. The bill would transfer ownership to Doyon to ensure that the culturally significant site is managed by and for the Athabascan people of the region. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) is cosponsoring the legislation and Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) has introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Click here to watch Senator Murkowski’s remarks in committee today TRANSCRIPT Mr. Chairman, thank you, and the rest of the committee here, for advancing my bill S. 4399. This is the Geese House Site Conveyance Act. I'm pleased that we've been able to move it out of committee this morning, but I do find it somewhat disheartening to see that what should be a non-controversial measure received a wholly partisan vote. From what I hear from the Ranking Member in your initial comments, the concern is not so much on the substance of the matter, but that we have not paired taking lands out of the federal estate with other conservation matters. I understand the Chairman's challenges in trying to try to advance bills through this committee with a little bit of parity. I get that, and yet sometimes, as he has indicated, there are matters that are so very local, so very parochial, and maybe there's just more that accumulate on our side than on the other side. That's obviously a discussion that the Chairman and the Ranking Member have as you set agendas. But I would like to just share with colleagues who may feel that they have concerns based on substance as opposed to the construct of the measures that we worked to advance this morning. This is not something that is new. Once again, we're seeking to address failures within the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act that was passed back in 1971 to address aspects of that settlement that have not yet been fulfilled. So, we are building … | 1 | 2026-07-30T07:32:48Z | 2026-07-30T07:34:08Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-murkowski-hickenlooper-introduce-legislation-to-permanently-authorize-nsf-office-of-polar-programs | Sullivan, Murkowski, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Permanently Authorize NSF Office of Polar Programs | 2026-07-29 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), along with Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), have introduced the Promoting Operational Leadership in Arctic and Antarctic Research (POLAR) Act, legislation that will permanently authorize the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Polar Programs (OPP) and reinforce NSF’s leadership and Alaska’s role in advancing U.S. interests in polar research and development through education, workforce development, and critical research infrastructure. The bill will strengthen the United States’ ability to observe, understand, and predict the physical, biological, and geological processes in polar regions by supporting informed decision-making, navigational safety, national security, and the long-term resilience of Alaska’s communities. “In the past few years, we’ve begun to realize a vision I’ve championed for Alaska as an intellectual research hub, anchored by our world-class universities and the major research institutions that have been coming to our state,” said Sen. Sullivan. “The National Science Foundation’s Office of Polar Programs is one piece of this vision, supporting innovative and creative scientific research in Earth’s polar regions and funding Alaska’s Arctic research institutes, which are critical to the preparedness and resilience of arctic communities and strengthening both America’s national security and Arctic defense. This week, Senators Murkowski, Hickenlooper, and I introduced legislation to make this office permanent. Our legislation will secure the polar sciences’ place among other leading scientific fields, clarify how much funding goes to Arctic versus Antarctic research, and strengthen the office that provides the majority of the National Science Foundation’s funding to the University of Alaska Arctic research system for years to come.” “As the Arctic grows in strategic importance, the United States must continue investing in the research, infrastructure, and expertise needed to strengthen our understanding of… | 1 | 2026-07-30T07:32:48Z | 2026-07-30T07:34:08Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-and-colleagues-lead-efforts-to-bolster-made-in-america-hydropower | Murkowski and Colleagues Lead Efforts to Bolster Made-In-America Hydropower | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C.–Yesterday, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the “Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act.” This bill will reform the Federal Power Act to reduce delays and costs of hydropower licensing. Specifically, the bill would limit Section 4 (e) and Section 18 mandatory conditioning of hydropower licenses under the Federal Power Act to those conditions that are related to “direct adverse effects” of the project. “Throughout my time in the Senate, I have heard the same message from Alaska’s utilities and local leaders: the hydropower relicensing process is broken,” said Murkowski. “With 40 percent of our nation’s non-federal hydropower licenses set to expire by 2035, including 12 projects in Alaska, we need to address the unwarranted delays and costly federal requirements that often bear little connection to a project’s direct impacts. Those burdens make it much harder to maintain and expand one of Alaska’s most reliable sources of renewable, baseload power. By ensuring mandatory licensing conditions are tied to a project’s direct adverse effects, this legislation will provide greater regulatory certainty, reduce unnecessary costs, and help keep electricity affordable and reliable for Alaskans.” “Hydropower is a growing source of power in both Montana and across the nation. The demand for U.S. energy is increasing every year, and we need to do everything we can to ensure we’re prepared to meet this rise in demand. These reforms will ensure the hydropower licensing process is more efficient, so we can get critical projects done in a timely manner,” said Daines. “More than half of Idaho’s in-state electricity generation comes from hydropower, underscoring the importance of continued investment in the operation of both public and private dams. The Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act improves the relicensing process to ensure our dams continue to meet growing demand for affordable, reliable baseload power while efficiently serving our commu… | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/senator-murkowski-applauds-doj-settlement-resolution-supporting-alaska-native-healthcare-system | Senator Murkowski Applauds DOJ Settlement Resolution Supporting Alaska Native Healthcare System | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, welcomed the resolution of a longstanding legal dispute between the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) and the federal government, which will provide $400 million, plus approximately $63 million in interest, to address improperly withheld contract support cost reimbursements under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA). The settlement resolves the case, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium v. Kennedy, following years of litigation over the federal government’s obligation to reimburse tribal health organizations for the costs associated with carrying out health care services on behalf of the federal government. The agreement follows the Supreme Court’s decision in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe, which affirmed tribal rights to contract support cost reimbursement under ISDEAA. "Contract support costs are essential to ensuring tribal health organizations have the resources they need to provide the care the federal government has entrusted them to deliver. I have long fought to ensure the federal government honors its commitments to Alaska's tribal health organizations and fully meets its trust responsibility,” said Senator Murkowski. “In Alaska, our tribal health system is a lifeline. For many people in rural and remote communities, it is their primary access to essential health care. Resolving this lawsuit is a significant victory because it provides long-overdue certainty and resources that will allow ANTHC to strengthen health care delivery, invest in critical infrastructure and workforce needs, and focus on serving patients rather than continuing costly litigation. This settlement represents an important step forward for Alaska's tribal health system and the communities it serves. I thank the Department of Justice for helping bring this longstanding matter to a successful resolution." | 1 | 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z | 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-applauds-house-passage-stop-insider-trading-act | Congressman Begich Applauds House Passage of Stop Insider Trading Act | 2026-07-22 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 22, 2026 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation to strengthen transparency and accountability in Congress by prohibiting Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks. Congressman Nick Begich, a proud co-sponsor of the legislation, praised the bill's passage as an important step toward restoring the public's trust in government. “The American people deserve to know that their elected representatives are serving the public interest, not their own financial interests,” said Congressman Nick Begich. “Frequent trading of individual stocks by Members of Congress has become an increasingly problematic issue and needs to end. Public service is a public trust, and Alaskans expect honesty, transparency, and accountability from those they send to Washington.” The Stop Insider Trading Act, introduced by House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing securities issued by publicly traded companies or comparable financial instruments. Nearly 200 House Democrats voted against the measure. ### | 1 | 2026-07-24T07:30:11Z | 2026-07-24T07:31:13Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-kaine-introduce-legislation-to-boost-health-care-workforce | Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce | 2026-07-17 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to address health care workforce shortages in Virginia and across the country. The bill would help internationally educated health care professionals overcome common barriers to entering the health care workforce in the United States. “Many of our rural communities face significant obstacles to providing quality health care because of workforce shortages. This legislation would create opportunities for qualified health care professionals to help meet the needs of Alaskans,” said Senator Murkowski. “These health care professionals have found a home in Alaska and are ready and willing to answer the call to serve their communities. It is a win for everyone when we recognize their value and welcome their expertise into our nation's health care workforce.” “Everywhere I go in Virginia—especially in rural communities—I hear about health care workforce shortages. We should think creatively to address those shortages and ensure we’re tapping into all of the resources and talents of those in the United States,” said Senator Kaine. “One way we can do this is by making it easier for people who were trained internationally and have significant experience to enter the health care workforce. I’m proud to introduce this bill that would help these professionals serve their communities.” According to the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), over two million college-educated immigrants in the U.S. are either unemployed or underemployed, and approximately 270,000 of these individuals hold health-related degrees but are working below their level of training or are not working in health care. The Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act would help tap the talents of these individuals—who are living in the U.S. and legally able to work—and make it easier for them to enter the health care workforce … | 1 | 2026-07-18T06:58:50Z | 2026-07-18T07:00:34Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-welcomes-epa-regulatory-relief-putting-downward-pressure-on-alaska-fuel-prices | Sullivan Welcomes EPA Regulatory Relief Putting Downward Pressure on Alaska Fuel Prices | 2026-07-17 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Measure will unlock tens of thousands of gallons per day in refining capacity ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee, today welcomed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin’s issuance of an emergency fuel waiver under Section 211 of the Clean Air Act, an action the Senator has been advocating for as a way to lower fuel prices. The waiver is an action of the National Energy Dominance Council’s (NEDC) Rural Alaska Energy Security Task Force, announced in May by Secretary of the Interior and NEDC Chairman Doug Burgum. The waiver temporarily relaxes federal diesel-fuel sulfur requirements for qualifying sales of Arctic-grade diesel above the Arctic Circle in compatible engines and equipment. The action will allow North Slope producers to put substantial idle refining capacity to work, increase local fuel production, and displace a significant portion of the ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) currently transported to the North Slope so that it can be utilized by Alaskans. “Global fuel supply disruptions have been a significant challenge for Alaska communities, resulting in rising fuel prices,” said Sen. Sullivan. “This targeted, commonsense measure—part of the NEDC Rural Alaska Energy Security Task Force—frees up Alaska-produced fuel to help put downward pressure on prices for hard-working Alaskans. I want to thank members of the administration, especially Secretary Burgum, Secretary Wright, and EPA Administrator Zeldin, for working with me to get this done. This is one important near-term step that I’ve relentlessly pushed for, and I will continue pressing for additional actions that will bring relief for Alaska’s families facing high energy costs.” “President Trump has prioritized ensuring American families have an affordable domestic energy supply and EPA is proud to once again deliver, this time specifically for Alaska,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. “Thanks to strong support and advocacy by Senator Sulli… | 1 | 2026-07-18T06:58:50Z | 2026-07-18T07:00:34Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/landless-bill-advances-from-senate-committee | Landless Bill Advances from Senate Committee | 2026-07-16 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today announced that her bill allowing five Alaska Native communities to form urban corporations and receive land entitlements under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) passed out of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) by voice vote. The legislation, which would remedy a decades-long inequity for Haines, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, and Tenakee, now heads to the Senate floor for consideration. Senator Murkowski’s bill, S.2554, the Alaska Native Landless Equity Act, would amend ANCSA to allow these five communities to form Alaska Native urban corporations and receive 23,040 acres—or one township—of federal land. The communities were excluded from ANCSA when it was enacted on December 18, 1971. Last month, H.R. 41, Congressman Nick Begich’s (R-Alaska) companion legislation, passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support and no recorded opposition. Click here to watch Senator Murkowski’s remarks Click here to see the one-pager on Senator Murkowski’s legislation. Some of the strongest advocates for protecting the Tongass National Forest have weighed in with their support for this legislation. TRANSCRIPT Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Indeed, we are trying to fix this. Again, this has been one of those efforts that, when you think about legislation you have worked over the course of a legislative career, the engagement that goes on within the communities, the engagement that goes on with different groups, the engagement that goes on with legislators... This dais changes from time to time, and from Congress to Congress. I've had the opportunity to work with various ranking members on this, and now with Senator Heinrich, as we work to again educate and try to reinforce the wrong that we are attempting to right here. I think oftentimes when you think about the Alaska Native Claims Settlement (Act), you think, "Okay, a settlement is a settlement. 50 years ago. One and done." And in fairness, it is all about ensuring th… | 1 | 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z | 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-schatz-introduce-major-legislative-package-to-support-native-children-families-and-communities | Murkowski, Schatz Introduce Major Legislative Package to Support Native Children, Families, and Communities | 2026-07-16 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai?i), Vice Chairman of the Committee, introduced the Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act (S.4976), a comprehensive legislative package aimed at advancing the well-being and future opportunities of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children. A culmination of Senator Murkowski’s longstanding commitment to improving outcomes for Native children and families, this legislation builds on more than a decade of work to identify and address the unique challenges facing Native communities. This bill was developed based on the recommendations and themes of the report, The Way Forward, by the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, issued in February 2024. The Commission, established through bipartisan legislation co-led by Senator Murkowski and former Senator Heitkamp, was created to conduct the first comprehensive, national examination of the programs, systems, and supports serving Native children. Through years of hearings, listening sessions, and site visits across Indian Country, the Commission elevated the voices and experiences of Native children, families, Tribes, and Native organizations. Its final report provided a roadmap for strengthening federal programs, improving coordination and service delivery, addressing data challenges, and supporting culturally grounded solutions that better meet the needs of Native children and communities. “Every Native child carries the strength, hope, culture, and future of their community, and we have a responsibility to ensure they have every opportunity to thrive. Throughout my time in the United States Senate and my visits to hundreds of Alaska Native communities, I have seen the challenges families face, but I have also seen the incredible strength, resilience, and solutions that come from within these communities. The Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act reflects w… | 1 | 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z | 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-secures-wins-for-alaska-in-committee-passed-water-infrastructure-package | Sullivan Secures Wins for Alaska in Committee-Passed Water Infrastructure Package | 2026-07-16 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Bill Continues Progress on Juneau Flooding Solution, Nome Deep-draft Port WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee, this week voted with all his colleagues to advance the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 from committee with a number of significant provisions for Alaska. These include provisions providing continued funding for water and sewer infrastructure in rural Alaska communities,addressing the recurring glacial lake outburst flooding in Juneau, Alaska, and offering significant cost savings for the community of Nome as it builds the nation’s first Arctic deep-draft port. “Alaska is a resource-rich but infrastructure-poor state. Building out our infrastructure is a critical way to bring down our state’s high cost of living and make life more affordable for all Alaskans,” said Sen. Sullivan. “My team and I worked hard to ensure this year’s WRDA legislation prioritizes Alaska’s infrastructure needs and delivers major investments in our communities. Among other priorities, this year’s WRDA will help cut through red tape and fast-track a permanent engineering solution to the yearly threat of glacial flooding in Juneau and maintain the significant progress on our nation’s first Arctic deep-water port in Nome, which will strengthen Arctic security and reduce the cost of goods for the people of Nome and communities across the region. I was also able to include provisions that focus the Corps’ attention on building up the resilience of western Alaska villages that have dealt with erosion and severe storms and provide adequate funding and staffing for the Corps to fulfill its permitting duties in our vast state in a timely manner. Finally, this important legislation will also continue to deliver clean running water and flush toilets to rural communities across Alaska, an effort that I’ve led since I first got to the Senate. I’ll be working with my colleagues to advance this legislation on the Senate floor and get it to the Preside… | 1 | 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z | 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-celebrates-national-science-foundation-critical-mineral-accelerator-engine-coming-to-uaf | Sullivan Celebrates National Science Foundation Critical Mineral Accelerator Engine Coming to UAF | 2026-07-14 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Award Could Bring Up to $160 Million in Funding to Alaska WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today celebrated an announcement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that the Alaska Critical Minerals Collaborative (ACMC), led by the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), has been selected as one of the new NSF Regional Innovation Engines. The designation could bring up to $160 million in funding to Alaska over the next 10 years and will help advance critical mineral development, innovation, and collaboration across Alaska and the United States. “The new NSF Engine anchored at UAF, one of our nation’s premier research universities, will position the United States to lead not only in mineral production but also in the technologies that make mining smarter, safer, and more sustainable,” said Sen. Sullivan. “Alaska is home to 56 of the 60 minerals designated as ‘critical’ by the United States. That’s why I’ve championed efforts in the Senate to secure our nation’s critical mineral supply chains and realize Alaska’s untapped mineral potential to reduce America’s dangerous overreliance on China. ACMC’s proposal is another mineral initiative that I strongly advocated for, including through several letters and conversations with the leadership of the National Science Foundation. Alaska’s NSF mineral accelerator engine is one piece of a larger vision for UAF and our research institutions across the state that I’ve been pushing for years. UAF’s recently announced collaboration with the Department of War is another sign of the growing recognition of Alaska’s strategic importance and the state’s emergence as a world-class hub for research and innovation, including now in the critical minerals sector. I want to congratulate members of the Alaska Critical Minerals Collaborative on all your hard work in putting forward such a strong proposal.” “Senator Sullivan has long recognized that Alaska's critical minerals are essential to America's economic future and national security,” said Lee Ann Munk,director, Alas… | 1 | 2026-07-15T07:12:08Z | 2026-07-15T07:13:45Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/delegation-welcomes-corps-permit-for-king-cove-road | Delegation Welcomes Corps Permit for King Cove Road | 2026-07-10 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Anchorage, AK—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today applauded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) approval of a permit to facilitate construction of a life-saving road between the isolated community of King Cove, Alaska and nearby Cold Bay. The one-lane gravel connector will provide reliable transportation access from King Cove to Cold Bay, which is home to an all-weather airport. “This is more good news for King Cove and all who care about the health, safety, and wellbeing of the hundreds of people who live there,” Murkowski said.“After decades of relentlessly making the case and pushing with everything we have, this life-saving road is finally almost a reality. A combination of careful analysis and common sense from the Trump administration—the Department of the Interior and now the Army Corps—have brought us to this point. I thank them for their continued commitment to protecting and improving these Alaskans’ lives.” “For Alaskans, the decades-long King Cove Road impasse has been a symbol of an uncaring, out-of-touch, faraway federal government that prioritizes the lives of birds over people,” said Sullivan. “The great residents of King Cove time and again have kept hope alive, despite setbacks, most recently when the Biden administration disregarded the voices of the community and withdrew the previously approved land exchange. The permit issued by the Corps of Engineers today is vindication for King Cove, putting us closer than ever before to delivering a lifesaving, 11-mile, single-lane gravel road to the all-weather airport in Cold Bay. I want to thank the Administration, especially Secretary Burgum and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Telle, for listening to Alaskans, for caring about their safety and well-being, and for putting us on the cusp of a historic breakthrough for safe and reliable access for King Cove.” “This permit approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a critical milestone in a decades-long effort to pro… | 1 | 2026-07-11T07:10:48Z | 2026-07-11T07:14:29Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-secures-exemption-for-registered-alaska-native-craftsmen-from-new-etsy-ban-on-fur-sales | Sullivan Secures Exemption for Registered Alaska Native Craftsmen from New Etsy Ban on Fur Sales | 2026-07-10 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, this week secured a new exemption to the animal product policy of Etsy that will allow Alaska Native craftsmen to continue selling fur items on the online crafts marketplace. The new policy, which goes into effect on August 11, will exempt taxidermy, byproduct materials, such as leather, sheepskin, shearling, cowhide, wool, or mohair, or fur products from sellers who are registered with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board from Etsy’s ban on products containing natural animal fur, regardless of age or origin. “Just a month after the signing of my ARTIST Act into law, we’ve secured another significant win for Alaska Native craftsmen who’ve sustainably harvested wildlife and created clothing, handicrafts, and artwork for thousands of years,” Sen. Sullivan said. “When my team and I first heard about Etsy’s planned policy change this spring, we got to work, reaching out directly to Etsy’s CEO to explain how the company’s blanket prohibition affects the lawful practices of our artisans and harms the livelihoods of Alaska Native people across our many rural communities. I want to thank Etsy for being responsive to the concerns of Alaskans.” Background Sen. Sullivan has led several efforts to protect the rights of Alaska Native artisans and continues to educate others on the negative impacts facing Alaska Native and rural economies as a result of overly broad bans. The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 permits Alaska Native people to take marine mammals and to create and sell “authentic Native articles of handicrafts and clothing” made from lawfully harvested marine mammals, including sea otter fur, subject to strict requirements that these harvests are not taken in a wasteful manner. TheIndian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 further established a framework to protect authentic Alaska Native-produced art and craft products. In June 2026, the Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition (ARTIST) Ac… | 1 | 2026-07-11T07:10:48Z | 2026-07-11T07:14:29Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/delegation-welcomes-corps-permit-for-king-cove-road | Delegation Welcomes Corps Permit for King Cove Road | 2026-07-10 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today applauded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) approval of a permit to facilitate construction of a life-saving road between the isolated community of King Cove, Alaska and nearby Cold Bay. The one-lane gravel connector will provide reliable transportation access from King Cove to Cold Bay, which is home to an all-weather airport. “This is more good news for King Cove and all who care about the health, safety, and wellbeing of the hundreds of people who live there,” Murkowski said. “After decades of relentlessly making the case and pushing with everything we have, this life-saving road is finally almost a reality. A combination of careful analysis and common sense from the Trump administration—the Department of the Interior and now the Army Corps—have brought us to this point. I thank them for their continued commitment to protecting and improving these Alaskans’ lives.” “For Alaskans, the decades-long King Cove Road impasse has been a symbol of an uncaring, out-of-touch, faraway federal government that prioritizes the lives of birds over people,” said Sullivan. “The great residents of King Cove time and again have kept hope alive, despite setbacks, most recently when the Biden administration disregarded the voices of the community and withdrew the previously approved land exchange. The permit issued by the Corps of Engineers today is vindication for King Cove, putting us closer than ever before to delivering a lifesaving, 11-mile, single-lane gravel road to the all-weather airport in Cold Bay. I want to thank the Administration, especially Secretary Burgum and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Telle, for listening to Alaskans, for caring about their safety and well-being, and for putting us on the cusp of a historic breakthrough for safe and reliable access for King Cove.” “This permit approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a critical milestone in a decades-long effort t… | 1 | 2026-07-12T07:28:31Z | 2026-07-12T07:30:18Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/delegation-welcomes-corps-permit-king-cove-road | Delegation Welcomes Corps Permit for King Cove Road | 2026-07-10 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Anchorage, AK—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today applauded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) approval of a permit to facilitate construction of a life-saving road between the isolated community of King Cove, Alaska and nearby Cold Bay. The one-lane gravel connector will provide reliable transportation access from King Cove to Cold Bay, which is home to an all-weather airport. “This is more good news for King Cove and all who care about the health, safety, and wellbeing of the hundreds of people who live there,” Murkowski said. “After decades of relentlessly making the case and pushing with everything we have, this life-saving road is finally almost a reality. A combination of careful analysis and common sense from the Trump administration—the Department of the Interior and now the Army Corps—have brought us to this point. I thank them for their continued commitment to protecting and improving these Alaskans’ lives.” “For Alaskans, the decades-long King Cove Road impasse has been a symbol of an uncaring, out-of-touch, faraway federal government that prioritizes the lives of birds over people,” said Sullivan. “The great residents of King Cove time and again have kept hope alive, despite setbacks, most recently when the Biden administration disregarded the voices of the community and withdrew the previously approved land exchange. The permit issued by the Corps of Engineers today is vindication for King Cove, putting us closer than ever before to delivering a lifesaving, 11-mile, single-lane gravel road to the all-weather airport in Cold Bay. I want to thank the Administration, especially Secretary Burgum and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Telle, for listening to Alaskans, for caring about their safety and well-being, and for putting us on the cusp of a historic breakthrough for safe and reliable access for King Cove.” “This permit approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a critical milestone in a decades-long effort to pr… | 1 | 2026-07-14T07:08:55Z | 2026-07-14T07:10:52Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-welcomes-presidential-pardon-for-wasilla-diesel-mechanic-unjustly-prosecuted-by-the-epa | Sullivan Welcomes Presidential Pardon for Wasilla Diesel Mechanic Unjustly Prosecuted by the EPA | 2026-07-03 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Spurlock’s Shop was Target of Armed EPA Raid in 2022 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee, today welcomed an announcement that Mackenzie “Mac” Spurlock, a diesel mechanic and small business owner from Wasilla, has received a presidential pardonafter being convicted by overzealous federal prosecutors for modifying emissions systems on diesel engines for Alaska businesses to keep their vehicles operational in the state’s extreme cold climate conditions. Sen. Sullivan, who has led the fight in Congress against the misguided Obama-era Clean Air Act diesel regulations, sent a letter to President Donald Trump on March 12 requesting a full and unconditional pardon for Spurlock. In June 2022, the Biden administration EPA raided Spurlock’s shop, Matanuska Diesel LLC, with dozens of armed agents and personnel from other federal agencies who were flown in from California, Washington, and Oregon. Spurlock is a veteran who served six years in the Alaska Air National Guard as an aerospace propulsion technician. “Four years ago, about 30 armed EPA agents conducted a military-style tactical raid of Matanuska Diesel, owned by Mac Spurlock—a devoted husband and father, small business owner, and veteran of the Alaska Air National Guard,” said Sen. Sullivan. “Mac’s supposed crime? His shop had assisted trucking businesses by modifying several diesel emissions-control systems mandated by a one-size-fits-all Obama-era emissions regulation, ensuring the vehicles wouldn’t shut down in Alaska’s harsh, subzero conditions. “In addition to Mac, I’ve heard from countless Alaska truckers, equipment operators, and small business owners who rely on diesel equipment about just how unworkable and dangerous these rules can be in a state with temperatures that regularly dip far below the freezing point of diesel exhaust fluid. As Alaska’s Senator, I’ve led hearings to shine a light on this challenge, introduced legislation to bring common sense to these onerous… | 1 | 2026-07-04T07:41:55Z | 2026-07-04T07:42:45Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-hickenlooper-move-to-reauthorize-cost-effective-geological-mapping | Murkowski, Hickenlooper Move to Reauthorize Cost-Effective Geological Mapping | 2026-06-25 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI), a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) program that improves understanding of geologic hazards, critical mineral, geothermal, and other subsurface resources across the country. Since its launch in 2019, Earth MRI has accelerated project timelines, reduced exploration risk, and lowered costs by making foundational geologic information publicly available. Current funding for Earth MRI is set to expire at the end of FY26. “Earth MRI has proven its worth many times over for both the private and public sectors, which is why I worked to establish the program in the Energy Act of 2020, before securing funding for it through IIJA. In Alaska, Earth MRI has been especially valuable in helping us understand our own resource potential and in predicting hazards that many Alaskan communities face. Since the program's launch, mineral exploration spending in Alaska has more than doubled,” Senator Murkowski said. “Understanding the resources beneath our feet is integral as we work to secure our domestic energy production and supply chains. Reauthorizing this program and now accounting for modern mapping technologies is one of the best investments we can make to build on the foundational work already underway and ensure the U.S. remains competitive in developing the resources needed for our energy future.” “As a former geologist, I’ve seen firsthand how geology helps build a stronger future,” said Senator Hickenlooper. “To meet our urgent economic and national security challenges, we need to continue funding critical minerals research and exploration, all while investing in the geologists of tomorrow.” "State geological surveys have seen firsthand the value of Earth MRI. Since its establishment, Earth MRI has become one of the most successful federal-state partnerships in the geosciences, providing the foundational mapping, geophysical, geochemical, and data resou… | 1 | 2026-06-26T06:29:35Z | 2026-06-26T06:31:46Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-introduces-bycatch-reduction-act | Sullivan Introduces Bycatch Reduction Act | 2026-06-25 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, this week introduced the Bycatch Reduction Act, an updated version of bycatch legislation Sen. Sullivan introduced last year that incorporates extensive input from Alaska stakeholders. The legislation is an outgrowth of Sen. Sullivan’s Alaska Salmon Task Force Act, which was signed into law in December 2022 and created the Alaska Salmon Task Force. Sen. Sullivan’s Bycatch Reduction Act creates a robust toolkit to reduce bycatch and seafloor habitat impacts from mid-water and bottom trawl fishing vessels and strengthen reporting transparency and accountability. These tools include establishing clear standards and monitoring requirements to ensure trawl nets remain off the seafloor; mandating proven salmon excluder devices; investing in salmon tagging, faster genetic sampling, and ecosystem analyses; creating a new flume tank testing facility that simulates real ocean conditions to evaluate new gear and tools; and reauthorizing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP). Finally, the Bycatch Reduction Act would provide the public with greater access to participate in the North Pacific Fishery Management Council regulatory process and NOAA data monitoring, while prohibiting the import of seafood from countries like Russia and China that ravage global fish stocks and fail to meet the same sustainability standards required of American fishermen. **Click here to view a section-by-section summary of the Bycatch Reduction Act.** “I’ve heard from countless Alaskans—from subsistence harvesters to commercial and recreational fishermen, and from residents of coastal communities to upriver villages—who are rightfully demanding direct action to reduce bycatch and gear contact with the seafloor to better protect our fisheries,” said Sen. Sullivan. “Based on those numerous conversations and the important work of the Alaska Salmon Task Force, I’v… | 1 | 2026-06-26T06:29:35Z | 2026-06-26T06:31:46Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/06/24/2026/murkowski-supports-bipartisan-housing-package | Murkowski Supports Bipartisan Housing Package | 2026-06-24 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted in favor of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act this week, a bipartisan legislative package designed to increase housing supply, reduce costs, and strengthen federal housing programs nationwide. The legislation incorporates provisions from bipartisan housing proposals previously considered by Congress and represents one of the most significant federal housing packages in decades. The bill passed the Senate in March, was amended in the House, and was approved by both chambers this week following subsequent negotiations. It now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. “Housing affordability is a serious challenge across Alaska, where high construction costs, limited infrastructure, and logistical hurdles make it even harder to build homes,” said Senator Murkowski. “While no single bill will solve Alaska’s housing shortage, this package represents a path that will offer additional tools to support families and communities across our state. Throughout this process, I worked to ensure that the unique housing needs of rural and Tribal communities would be addressed in the legislation. Although some of those provisions did not make it into the final package, I will continue working with my colleagues to advance solutions that address the challenges facing all Alaskans.” Several provisions in the bill would directly benefit Alaska, including: Faster Disaster Recovery: The bill authorizes the Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program for three years and establishes a new Office of Disaster Management and Resiliency at HUD. This new office will streamline disaster recovery assistance and speed the delivery of aid to communities rebuilding after disasters. These improvements will help Alaska respond more quickly and effectively to rebuilding efforts in communities such as Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, which were devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong in October of last year. Strengthening the HOME Program: The legislation reaut… | 1 | 2026-06-25T06:30:03Z | 2026-06-25T06:31:21Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-introduces-alaska-national-guard-rural-community-revival-act-to-bolster-arctic-readiness-and-support-rural-communities | Sullivan Introduces Alaska National Guard Rural Community Revival Act to Bolster Arctic Readiness and Support Rural Communities | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today announced that his Alaska National Guard Rural Community Revival Act, a landmark piece of legislation designed to modernize National Guard infrastructure and personnel strategy in the nation’s most strategic and remote regions, with a primary focus on the Arctic, has passed out of SASC as part of the broader FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and is now headed to the Senate floor. The Act mandates the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, in coordination with U.S. Northern Command and the Golden Dome for America Office, to develop the “National Guard Rural Community Revival Plan” within 90 days of enactment. This comprehensive plan aims to optimize readiness and force posture across remote regions where extreme environments and isolation pose unique challenges to strategic national security priorities, specifically addressing critical sites that were once robustly supported by the Department of War (DOW) but have been neglected or abandoned over time. “Rural Alaska used to be a critical component of America’s northern defense, with Alaska National Guard units anchored by armories and supportive communities. Unfortunately, most of these National Guard units and armories were shut down during the 1990s, harming these communities, national security, and opportunities for young Alaska Native men and women who want to serve their country. Today, we begin to correct this strategic mistake,” said Sen. Sullivan. “My legislation initiates ‘Phase One’ of our strategy to revive the Alaska National Guard in Rural Alaska—to reopen, invest in, modernize, and staff the infrastructure and armories that were so important to defending our nation during World War II and the Cold War. My legislation directs the Pentagon to comprehensively evaluate available assets, engage local partners, and deliver Congress a clear roadmap with actionable options and precise cost estimates. Ulti… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-secures-56-provisions-historic-26-billion-for-alaska-in-fy-2027-defense-authorization | Sullivan Secures 56 Provisions, Historic $2.6 Billion for Alaska in FY 2027 Defense Authorization | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Bill Supports Alaska's Military Members & Families, Makes Largest NDAA Investment in Alaska History WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and his fellow Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) colleagues last week advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of committee by a bipartisan vote of 18 to 9. The $1.15 trillion legislation includes 56 provisions and amendments authored by Sen. Sullivan. It authorizes a historic $2.6 billion in military construction and projects specifically for Alaska, and requires the Department of War (DOW) to create a plan to audit, fortify, and fully staff previously abandoned armories in many Rural Alaska communities. The FY 2027 NDAA also supports military service members and their families, addresses critical energy and housing challenges, and helps close key defense gaps in the Arctic. Finally, the legislation is focused on catalyzing a sweeping defense manufacturing revival to address the atrophied defense industrial base and to build a modern U.S. military that can meet the rapidly evolving threats of global adversaries. “For over 10 years, in each annual defense authorization, I have consistently fought for and delivered robust investments in Alaska and our service members. In that regard, this year’s NDAA is a grand-slam home run, making by far the largest investment ever in our great state at $2.6 billion,” said Sen. Sullivan. “These investments bolster Alaska’s role as the cornerstone of America’s missile defense system, the hub of Arctic and Indo-Pacific air combat power, and a vital platform for expeditionary forces. A centerpiece of this year’s NDAA is the beginning of the historic, multi-year, $7 billion ‘Fighter Town USA’ recapitalization at JBER, which will build 26 state-of-the-art facilities to make JBER the most strategic base in the world, create upwards of 4,000 private-sector jobs, and bring many more military members to our state in the years to come. “Other NDAA provisions I secured will improve the quality of life… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-welcomes-senate-passage-of-21st-century-road-to-housing-act-including-provisions-for-alaska-june | Sullivan Welcomes Senate Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Including Provisions for Alaska | 2026-06-23 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today welcomed Senate passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, comprehensive legislation to increase housing supply, cut regulatory barriers, and expand homeownership opportunities across the country, including in Alaska’s rural and urban communities. “Wherever I am in Alaska, whether in our rural communities or more urban areas, I hear from countless Alaskans struggling to find affordable housing. Supply shortages and the high cost of construction are major contributors to this crisis,” Sen. Sullivan said. “ROAD to Housing takes meaningful steps to address these challenges head on: modernizing local development and rural housing programs, streamlining burdensome federal red tape, supporting the innovative work many communities are undertaking to increase supply, including with manufactured housing, encouraging investment in housing, improving access to lending, expanding tools that can help families repair homes and maintain Alaska’s existing housing stock, increasing homeownership opportunities for Americans, directing HUD to review the applicability of Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements to the HOME program, and helping more veterans make use of the housing benefits they’ve earned. This legislation also builds on the progress we made in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act by complementing key economic development tools, like Opportunity Zones and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit—programs that help drive private investment and expand housing development in underserved communities across our state. Together, these efforts will expand safe, affordable housing opportunities across Alaska and help more Alaskans achieve the dream of homeownership.” The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will help unlock greater housing availability by: Increasing the cap on banks’ public welfare investments, including Housing Credits and Housing Bonds, from 15% of a bank’s capital and surplus to 20%, increasing demand from investors for Low Income Housing Tax Credits… | 1 | 2026-06-24T06:25:30Z | 2026-06-24T06:26:49Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-and-sullivan-welcome-funding-for-fisheries | Murkowski and Sullivan Welcome Funding for Fisheries | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) welcomed the announcement of roughly $99 million in funding allocated for Alaska fishery disasters from the U.S. Department of Commerce. This is a step toward funding for three Alaska fisheries that experienced disasters from 2022-2024. NOAA Fisheries will now work with the State of Alaska and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission to develop a spend plan. “Our fishing industry is part of the beating heart of coastal Alaska, but seemingly every fishery over the last decade has been hit hard by disasters beyond their control,” said Senator Murkowski. “This is one step in the process, but one step closer to ensuring fishermen, their crews, seafood processors, and communities impacted by these fishery disasters receive the funding they need. I sincerely appreciate Secretary Lutnick and those at the Department of Commerce for their commitment to helping our fishermen.” “Alaska’s subsistence harvesters, commercial fishermen, and fishing communities have endured a series of fishery disasters and stock collapses beyond their control, threatening livelihoods and entire coastal economies,” Senator Sullivan said. “I have been pushing to resolve these disaster declarations and get this relief into the hands of Alaskans who need it. This nearly $100 million allocation—roughly 80 percent of the funding announced today—will provide critical support to those affected by the Bering Sea snow crab, Chignik salmon, and Upper Cook Inlet East Side Setnet salmon disasters. I want to thank Secretary Lutnick and the Department of Commerce for recognizing the extraordinary scale of the challenges facing Alaska’s fisheries and working with us to ensure Alaska’s fishermen receive the timely support they need.” Fishery Disaster Amount Bering Sea Snow Crab Fishery, 2023/2024 $75,186,338 Chignik Salmon Fishery, 2022 $18,489,100 Upper Cook INlet Setnet Sockeye Salmon, 2023 $5,750,019 | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-merkley-secure-commitment-to-preserve-us-ocean-monitoring-system | Murkowski, Merkley Secure Commitment to Preserve U.S. Ocean Monitoring System | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is pausing its planned removal of the Ocean Observatories Initiative’s (OOI) sensors. NSF’s decision came after Murkowski and Merkley passed a Senate bill to prohibit the NSF from dismantling the OOI system. “The National Science Foundation’s decision to leave the Ocean Observatories Initiative’s buoys in place is a massive win for coastal communities and fishermen around the country,” said Murkowski. “The data accessed through OOI is important for so many, and I’m immensely grateful that NSF listened to our calls. Today we saw the federal process at work—with the Senate quickly passing legislation and the executive branch responding to our position. I’m pleased to have partnered with Senator Merkley and a number of my colleagues to preserve this valuable system.” “I teamed up with Senator Murkowski to lead an ‘SOS’ call—Save Ocean Sensors—and the Senate unanimously approved our bipartisan bill to defend the vital Ocean Observatories Initiative. Now, the National Science Foundation has reversed course and agreed to preserve the OOI’s critical sensors that provide essential data for managing our fisheries, forecasting weather, and understanding climate change,” said Merkley. “We’ll keep fighting to ensure scientists, fishermen, and coastal communities can continue to utilize the critical data the OOI provides.” Yesterday, Murkowski and Merkley secured Senate passage of their bipartisan Saving the OOI Act, a simple two-page bill that says no federal funds shall be used to decommission the OOI system until the NSF conducts a thorough review and assessment of the network with robust stakeholder engagement. The Saving the OOI Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jack Reed (D-RI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Chris Van Hollen (… | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-on-iran-mou | Murkowski on Iran MOU | 2026-06-18 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC - Following today’s Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement: “This week’s Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran is a welcome step away from war, but it is also just a first step, and a final agreement may prove difficult to reach over the next 60 days. While it is significant that the Strait of Hormuz will be open, I share the apprehensions of many of my colleagues about the plain terms of the MOU—which include immediate sanctions relief and commitments for $300 billion in reconstruction—because the hardline Iranian regime could return to terror-as-usual without abandoning their nuclear program or ballistic missile capabilities. We should all want peace and greater stability in the Middle East, but only time will tell whether Iran is serious about either.” ### | 1 | 2026-06-19T06:50:32Z | 2026-06-19T06:53:40Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-welcomes-advancement-of-als-research-treatments-legislation-from-committee | Murkowski Welcomes Advancement of ALS Research Treatments Legislation from Committee | 2026-06-17 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP), welcomed the advancement of her Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act) of 2026. The legislation, co-led by Chris Coons (D-DE) and approved unanimously by the committee, will help people living with ALS continue to access promising treatments while further advancing the scientific understanding of neurodegenerative diseases. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for consideration. In the U.S. House of Representatives, companion legislation that passed unanimously out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce last month is being led by Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Ken Calvert (R-CA). The legislation will reauthorize ACT for ALS programs for five years, codify the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) interpretation of Expanded Access Program eligibility guidelines, require a new FDA five-year Action Plan, and require a new U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the implementation of ACT for ALS programs in 2030. Watch Senator Murkowski’s remarks here. The full transcript of her remarks can be found below. TRANSCRIPT Mr. Chairman, thank you for working with us to get this bill to this place. As you have noted, this is significant in terms of research into the therapies for ALS. In 2021, we passed the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act. This provides a pathway for people who are not eligible for clinical trials to receive investigational treatments, and it also provides funding to the NIH and FDA to accelerate research and data sharing to speed therapy development. But basically, what we're talking about here is a process that allows individuals the right to try. As we know, an ALS diagnosis is effectively terminal; there is just a tragic course. And so, any opportunity, any ray of hope that can be found out there is what those who are living with … | 1 | 2026-06-18T06:41:00Z | 2026-06-18T06:43:25Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-it-is-hard-right-now-every-alaskan-is-feeling-it | Murkowski: “It is hard right now. Every Alaskan is feeling it.” | 2026-06-16 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC— Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the impacts the Iran conflict has had on energy markets and prices, particularly in rural Alaska. Watch the speech here. Transcript As Delivered Madam President, like so many across the Senate, really, across the country, I think we've all been watching the news this weekend to see whether or not we would have an announcement from the Trump administration on a possible agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ensure that Iran never develops a nuclear weapon, among other objectives. I think the news this morning is promising, and we're all waiting to see what the contours of that agreement will be. We can debate the way the administration started this war, but I certainly stand here today genuinely wishing the administration all the best in ending this on favorable terms. It would clearly be good for the region, and it would be good for the world if the Iranian regime stops funding terror and permanently abandons its nuclear ambitions. I think we can all agree to that. And while there appears to be a final agreement, we haven't seen it yet. We want to have a good deal from the U.S. perspective. We're going to learn more this week, and as we do that, I hope that things will begin to reopen and that we will be able to stave off what has been rapidly approaching in our energy markets. That's what I want to speak to more directly today. We know the basics here. All across the country, people and businesses are paying a lot more for fuel. We've seen prices go down a little bit today. That's good news. But the fact of the matter is that we've all felt the impact from rising prices. The price of oil went up substantially during the war. So did the price of gasoline, diesel, kerosene, avgas, and other fuels as well. That's taking a toll. It's simply more expensive to drive. It's more expensive to fly, to buy groceries. According to one estimate, the average American household has paid nearly $400 more for fue… | 1 | 2026-06-17T06:49:24Z | 2026-06-17T06:50:53Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/following-murkowski-shaheen-request-inspector-general-finds-millions-in-family-planning-commodities-wasted | Following Murkowski, Shaheen Request, Inspector General Finds Millions in Family Planning Commodities Wasted | 2026-06-15 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, June 11, 2026, a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Management Advisory was issued in response to a December 2025 request from U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The advisory found that approximately $8 million in U.S.-funded family planning commodities were wasted after being moved from climate-controlled storage and warned that an additional $1.7 million in commodities remain at risk of expiration as storage costs continue to mount. The Management Advisory, sent to USAID principal and Chief Operating Officer Eric Ueland, warns of escalating costs to taxpayers and growing risks that millions of dollars in family planning commodities will go to waste following the Administration's decision to terminate a contract for family planning commodities despite congressional funding directives. “The Inspector General's report makes clear that months of indecision and mismanagement have turned a preventable problem into a costly and wasteful one,” said Senator Murkowski. “Changing guidance and delays in reaching a final decision have resulted in significant storage costs, while much of the inventory is now considered unusable. Family planning and reproductive health assistance are essential to improving maternal and child health outcomes and preventing unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. While the majority of these commodities are no longer viable, every effort should be made to ensure that the remaining usable supplies are distributed to qualified partners so they can reach the communities they were intended to serve.” “The Inspector General's findings confirm that the Administration's actions have already resulted in the waste of millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded commodities while forcing taxpayers to continue footing the bill for storage costs,” said Ranking Member Shaheen. “After months of unsuccessful efforts to obtain basic information … | 1 | 2026-06-16T06:53:21Z | 2026-06-16T06:55:02Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-merkley-lead-bipartisan-push-to-protect-us-ocean-monitoring-systems | Murkowski, Merkley, Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect U.S. Ocean Monitoring Systems | 2026-06-15 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led a bipartisan group of Senators to demand the National Science Foundation (NSF) halt its plans to dismantle the vital Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a complex system of 900 ocean monitoring instruments that provides crucial data for coastal communities, fishermen, and nationwide emergency preparedness. “Eliminating most of this complex ocean monitoring system threatens the safety of our coastal communities while undermining our nation’s ability to monitor coastal environments, marine currents, and extreme weather events,” the bipartisan group of Senators wrote to NSF Acting Director Brian Stone. The NSF’s dismantling of OOI would impact the collection of real-time, publicly available data off the coasts of Alaska, North Carolina, the Pacific Northwest, Massachusetts, and Greenland, making it harder to track changing ocean conditions and extreme weather events such as El Niño. “Federal funding for the NSF and OOI is crucial for the survival of coastal communities and economies. We urge NSF to abide by congressional intent and legal direction, which is clearly to maintain the operation of this cost-effective research system,” they continued. “Additionally, consistent with recommendations provided by the National Academy of Sciences in its Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences for NSF report, we request that NSF conduct a thorough evaluation of OOI – including engagement with the marine science community and other impacted stakeholders – before any decision is made regarding potential changes to this important program.” The Senators directed, “The OOI system delivers crucial information about our ocean patterns and weather, reaching and touching all Americans. The effort to dismantle this vital network, jeopardizing decades of prior research, must be reversed in order to prioritize public safety.” In addition to Murkowski and Merkley, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), … | 1 | 2026-06-16T06:53:21Z | 2026-06-17T06:50:53Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/fourth-icebreaker-announced-for-alaska-two-to-be-homeported-in-kodiak-one-in-seward | Fourth Icebreaker Announced for Alaska; Two to be Homeported in Kodiak, One in Seward | 2026-06-11 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Alaska Delegation Secured Icebreaker Funding Through Working Families Tax Cuts Act WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today welcomed an announcement from the U.S. Coast Guard that a fourth icebreaker, an Arctic Security Cutter, will be homeported in Alaska—on top of the two Arctic Security Cutters announced in April and the Coast Guard Cutter Storis, a retrofitted commercially available icebreaker that was commissioned in Juneau on August 10, 2025. Additionally, the Coast Guard announced today that the first two Arctic Security Cutters will be homeported in Kodiak, and the third will be homeported in Seward once the necessary infrastructure is in place. The vessels and support infrastructure are being built as a result of funding and authorization secured by the Alaska congressional delegation in the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Delivery of the first Arctic Security Cutter is expected in 2028. “The Alaska Comeback continues with a fourth icebreaker announced for the great state of Alaska!” said Sen. Sullivan, chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries. “I am honored to have led the unprecedented turnaround we’re delivering for our state’s Coast Guard presence and for America’s Arctic security and icebreaking capacity. For decades, America languished behind our main adversaries in the Arctic, with just two icebreakers, one of which is broken. Now, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, not only are we building brand-new icebreakers, but we’re homeporting four where the ice is: Alaska! The announcement today is especially exciting for the people of Kodiak and Seward—two of our nation’s most patriotic communities—who will proudly host these impressive new cutters and their Coast Guard crews and families. These critical new assets will safeguard America’s interests and counter the aggression of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in the Arctic, and also serve as an important economic boost for our co… | 1 | 2026-06-12T06:37:16Z | 2026-06-12T06:39:00Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/water-power-bill-moved-from-committee | Water Power Bill Moved from Committee | 2026-06-11 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) passed the Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures (FLOWS) Act led by U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Angus King (I-ME). The FLOWS Act will streamline routine updates for existing hydropower facilities and establish a commonsense licensing pathway for next generation water power technologies. “For Alaska, hydropower is essential,” said Senator Murkowski. “So often, our hydro operators face unnecessary delays while trying to maintain or upgrade existing facilities. Alaska has short construction windows and project sites that are remote. Operators can lose a full season because of a simple maintenance request. The FLOWS Act keeps our communities powered without unnecessary delay by no longer requiring FERC approval for routine updates at these facilities. This legislation also modernizes federal licensing for emerging marine and hydrokinetic energy technologies by establishing a streamlined permitting pathway, predictable timelines, and a clear process for deploying innovative wave, tidal, and river-current energy projects that are leading the way in powering small Alaskan communities.” “Diversifying our energy resources is key to the continued long-term success of our communities, our business and our futures – and hydropower plays an integral role. However, too often regulatory burdens stand in the way from common sense reform,” said Senator King. “The bipartisan FLOWS Act would streamline the licensing and permitting of this crucial renewable energy source and can help create reliable, clean, and affordable energy for Maine people and Americans for years to come. I am proud to work with my friend, Senator Murkowski, on this no-brainer piece of legislation for the future of Maine, Alaska, and all of the United States.” Background Current federal permitting processes for hydropower and marine energy projects contain redundancies and inefficiencies that unnecessarily delay project work and increase costs. … | 1 | 2026-06-12T06:37:16Z | 2026-06-12T06:39:00Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/fourth-icebreaker-announced-for-alaska-two-to-be-homeported-in-kodiak-one-in-seward | Fourth Icebreaker Announced for Alaska; Two to be Homeported in Kodiak, One in Seward | 2026-06-11 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Alaska Delegation Secured Icebreaker Funding Through Working Families Tax Cuts Act WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today welcomed an announcement from the U.S. Coast Guard that a fourth icebreaker, an Arctic Security Cutter, will be homeported in Alaska—on top of the two Arctic Security Cutters announced in April and the Coast Guard Cutter Storis, a retrofitted commercially available icebreaker that was commissioned in Juneau on August 10, 2025. Additionally, the Coast Guard announced today that the first two Arctic Security Cutters will be homeported in Kodiak, and the third will be homeported in Seward once the necessary infrastructure is in place. The vessels and support infrastructure are being built as a result of funding and authorization secured by the Alaska congressional delegation in the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Delivery of the first Arctic Security Cutter is expected in 2028. “The Alaska Comeback continues with a fourth icebreaker announced for the great state of Alaska!” said Sen. Sullivan, chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries. “I am honored to have led the unprecedented turnaround we’re delivering for our state’s Coast Guard presence and for America’s Arctic security and icebreaking capacity. For decades, America languished behind our main adversaries in the Arctic, with just two icebreakers, one of which is broken. Now, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, not only are we building brand-new icebreakers, but we’re homeporting four where the ice is: Alaska! The announcement today is especially exciting for the people of Kodiak and Seward—two of our nation’s most patriotic communities—who will proudly host these impressive new cutters and their Coast Guard crews and families. These critical new assets will safeguard America’s interests and counter the aggression of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in the Arctic, and also serve as an important economic boost for our co… | 1 | 2026-06-12T06:37:16Z | 2026-06-12T06:39:00Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-welcomes-iron-dog-route-expansion-to-huslia-shungnak-and-ambler | Sullivan Welcomes Iron Dog Route Expansion to Huslia, Shungnak, and Ambler | 2026-06-10 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) welcomed the announcement from Iron Dog Race Inc. that the world’s longest snowmachine race will expand its route to include three new Alaska communities: Huslia, Shungnak, and Ambler. The expanded route, which will travel through portions of the Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge, Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, and Kobuk Valley National Park, marks an important new chapter for the iconic Alaska race and will bring new economic and recreational opportunities to communities across Western and Interior Alaska. Senator Sullivan and his team played a key role in advancing the new route after Iron Dog Race Inc. reached out to Sullivan’s office in 2025. Working together, they drafted a detailed appeal that highlighted inconsistencies with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Comprehensive Conservation Plan issued in December 2022 preventing the route expansion. In February 2026, USFWS Director Sara Boario overturned the prior denial. Just one year later, all necessary permits, the Environmental Assessment, and the Finding of No Significant Impact are now completed, clearing the way for the expanded route through the Selawik and Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuges to include the new communities. “Each year, the Iron Dog showcases the very best of Alaska—world-class snowmachine racers taking on 2,500 miles of extreme cold and unforgiving terrain, demanding the grit, resilience, and backbone that Alaskans are known for,” said Senator Sullivan. “This route expansion to Huslia, Shungnak, and Ambler is an exciting step forward, not only for this iconic race, but for these communities. It will help bring economic opportunity, support local engagement, and expand Iron Dog’s important work promoting snowmachine safety. I want to thank the Iron Dog organizers and racers, federal and state officials, tribal organizations, Alaska Native corporations, and local leaders along this new route for working with me and my team to make this expansion possible. This is exactly the ki… | 1 | 2026-06-11T06:38:38Z | 2026-06-11T06:41:07Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-and-shaheen-introduce-senate-resolution-reaffirming-congressional-engagement-with-arctic-allies | Murkowski and Shaheen Introduce Senate Resolution Reaffirming Congressional Engagement with Arctic Allies | 2026-06-09 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today introduced a Senate resolution reaffirming the strategic importance of the Arctic region and supporting continued congressional engagement with our Arctic allies. The resolution acknowledges the Arctic’s growing significance to U.S. national security while highlighting the region’s economic and scientific opportunities. It also stresses the need for continued cooperation with allies to promote the wellbeing of Arctic communities and Indigenous peoples. The resolution follows a bipartisan Senate delegation led by Murkowski and Shaheen last month to Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Iceland, where the delegation met with government leaders, military officials, and researchers to discuss shared priorities. The delegation included Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH). The resolution was signed by the entire delegation. The text can be found here or read below. Photos from the recent trip can be found here. Resolution Recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners. Whereas the United States is an Arctic nation by virtue of Alaska; Whereas the United States maintains a number of key interests in the Arctic region, from homeland defense and national security matters to economic, environmental, and scientific affairs; Whereas the Arctic region is governed through a framework of international law, norms, and institutions, including the Arctic Council, which promote peaceful cooperation, sustainable development, environmental responsibility, and respect for Indigenous peoples; Whereas the accession of new Arctic allies the Kingdom of Sweden and Finland to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) reinforces the region’s strategic importance to the United States and its allies; Whereas cooperation among Arctic nat… | 1 | 2026-06-10T06:36:00Z | 2026-06-10T06:37:32Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-speaks-on-h-1b-court-ruling | Murkowski Speaks on H-1B Court Ruling | 2026-06-08 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—Following today’s announcement that a federal judge struck down a $100,000 fee that U.S. President Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement: “Today’s decision from a U.S. District Judge to vacate the policy implementing the Presidential Proclamation mandating a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants—a 5,000% increase in some cases—came at a critical time for Alaska’s schools that are in the midst of hiring before next fall. Many school districts in rural and remote parts of the state rely on the H-1B visa program to bring quality teachers to their communities. In Alaska, this isn’t a partisan issue: the state legislature unanimously passed a resolution last month urging the federal government to waive the fee for educators. “Last year, I introduced legislation to create an educator exemption, and I’ve been talking to Secretary Mullin about an administrative waiver from the fee to help bring teachers here. Today’s news is welcome relief for Alaska’s schools, but I will continue working to eliminate this fee permanently so that Alaska’s students are receiving the best education possible, regardless of the outcome of future legal challenges.” Background: On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation requiring all H-1B visa applicants to accompany their petitions with a payment of $100,000 to be considered for entry into the U.S., in addition to existing fees and costs. School districts across Alaska have faced persistent teaching shortages while struggling to hire domestically. Alaska has made significant progress in addressing the issue by recruiting internationally and using the H-1B visa program to help ensure classrooms remain staffed. On October 8, 2025, Senator Murkowski wrote a letter to then-Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem urging her to use her discretionary waiver authority to exempt teachers from the increased fee. Senator Murkowski highlighted in the letter to the… | 1 | 2026-06-10T06:36:00Z | 2026-06-10T06:37:32Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/house-passes-legislation-protecting-alaska-native-artists-cultural-heritage-and-economic-opportunities | House Passes Legislation Protecting Alaska Native Artists’ Cultural Heritage and Economic Opportunities | 2026-06-05 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—The Alaska delegation today celebrated the House passage of the Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition (ARTIST) Act, his legislation to protect the legal rights of Alaska Native artists who use walrus ivory in traditional handicrafts, art, ceremonial regalia, and clothing. The bill previously passed the Senate unanimously and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “I want to thank my colleagues, especially Alaska Congressman Nick Begich, for working to get my ARTIST Act across the finish line in the House,” said Sen. Sullivan. “We are one step closer to ensuring the lawfully harvested and crafted walrus ivory works of Alaska Native artisans will no longer be targeted by well-intentioned but overly broad state laws aimed at stopping the illegal African elephant ivory trade. We’ve been working on this for over eight years, and I want to commend the Alaska Native leaders who first brought this issue to my attention and who’ve relentlessly supported our efforts to correct this historic injustice. I look forward to President Trump signing the ARTIST Act into law and protecting the right of the Alaska Native people to continue these centuries-old traditional practices, a critically important economic driver for Alaska’s rural communities.” “Ensuring Alaska Native artists’ ability to create and sell their traditional handicrafts is about more than income. It’s about supporting families who have used their work to preserve heritage and culture through generations. For many artists, materials such as ivory have long-been vital to their craftsmanship and are already protected under existing federal law. Recent restrictions on the use of sustainably and legally sourced items could make it harder to continue practicing these skills and passing on the culture of their elders. Safeguarding wildlife and honoring Indigenous art can coexist,” said Senator Murkowski. “I’m pleased to support Senator Sullivan’s legislation to ensure a one-size-fits-all rule does not prevent the world from experien… | 1 | 2026-06-06T06:16:30Z | 2026-06-06T06:17:47Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-sullivan-legislation-protecting-alaska-native-artists-cultural-heritage-and-economic-opportunities | House Passes Sullivan Legislation Protecting Alaska Native Artists’ Cultural Heritage and Economic Opportunities | 2026-06-03 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today celebrated the House passage of the Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition (ARTIST) Act, his legislation to protect the legal rights of Alaska Native artists who use walrus ivory in traditional handicrafts, art, ceremonial regalia, and clothing. The bill previously passed the Senate unanimously and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “I want to thank my colleagues, especially Alaska Congressman Nick Begich, for working to get my ARTIST Act across the finish line in the House,” said Sen. Sullivan. “We are one step closer to ensuring the lawfully harvested and crafted walrus ivory works of Alaska Native artisans will no longer be targeted by well-intentioned but overly broad state laws aimed at stopping the illegal African elephant ivory trade. We’ve been working on this for over eight years, and I want to commend the Alaska Native leaders who first brought this issue to my attention and who’ve relentlessly supported our efforts to correct this historic injustice. I look forward to President Trump signing the ARTIST Act into law and protecting the right of the Alaska Native people to continue these centuries-old traditional practices, a critically important economic driver for Alaska’s rural communities.” “Ensuring Alaska Native artists’ ability to create and sell their traditional handicrafts is about more than income. It’s about supporting families who have used their work to preserve heritage and culture through generations. For many artists, materials such as ivory have long-been vital to their craftsmanship and are already protected under existing federal law. Recent restrictions on the use of sustainably and legally sourced items could make it harder to continue practicing these skills and passing on the culture of their elders. Safeguarding wildlife and honoring Indigenous art can coexist,” said Senator Murkowski. “I’m pleased to support Senator Sullivan’s legislation to ensure a one-size-fits-all rule does not prevent the worl… | 1 | 2026-06-04T06:38:12Z | 2026-06-04T06:39:44Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-chairs-hearing-on-the-blue-economy-advancing-american-fisheries-maritime-strength-and-coastal-economies | Sullivan Chairs Hearing on The Blue Economy: Advancing American Fisheries, Maritime Strength, and Coastal Economies | 2026-06-02 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today chaired a Senate Commerce Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries Subcommittee hearing on “The Blue Economy: Advancing American Fisheries, Maritime Strength, and Coastal Economies.” The hearing featured testimony from four expert witnesses, three of whom are Alaskan: Tommy Sheridan, director of the Alaska Blue Economy Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks; Jeremy Woodrow, executive director of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; and Nathan Wardwell, managing partner of JOA Surveys, LLC. Sen. Sullivan has led efforts in Congress to secure America’s place in the global Blue Economy through enforcement, environmental stewardship, infrastructure investment, and workforce development. “The Blue Economy supports millions of American fishermen, processors, mariners, sport fishermen, welders, scientists, engineers, military personnel, charter operators, tourism workers, and small business owners across the United States,” said Sen. Sullivan. “Yet workforce shortages remain one of the great challenges across nearly every sector. We are serious about advancing the Blue Economy. We must invest in workforce development, training, apprenticeships and educational opportunities to prepare the next generation of maritime professionals.” The Blue Economy is vital to America’s economic strength, food security, and national security, especially in Alaska, which harvests over 60 percent of America’s commercial, sport, and subsistence seafood and holds more coastline than the rest of the country combined. Click here or the image above to watch the video. Below is a transcript of Sen. Sullivan’s opening statement in the hearing. “Good morning. I want to welcome our distinguished witnesses. Apologize for my tardiness, but I think at least three of you understand. I just got in from Alaska last night, and you know what that's like. So welcome, especially to the Alaskans. And this is a subcommittee hearing that examines the importance of America's Blue Economy and the opp… | 1 | 2026-06-03T06:40:39Z | 2026-06-03T06:42:22Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-moody-lead-effort-to-uncover-improper-health-care-billing-practices-that-lead-to-high-levels-of-medical-debt | Sullivan, Moody Lead Effort to Uncover Improper Health Care Billing Practices That Lead to High Levels of Medical Debt | 2026-06-02 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Ashley Moody (R-Florida) are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to uncover improper health care billing practices that lead to high levels of medical debt. Instances of high medical debt continue to be a top concern for Americans, and there are reports that indicate hospital bills charged to uninsured patients that end up as medical debt are often well in excess of the actual cost of providing the service. “We are writing to request you investigate and provide recommendations to Congress for addressing inappropriate health care billing practices that lead to high levels of medical debt,” said the Senators. “Despite efforts by Congress and the Administration to insulate patients from ‘surprise’ medical bills in the No Surprises Act, after four years of runaway inflation and increasing health costs under the Biden administration, instances of high medical debt continue to be a top concern for our constituents.” BACKGROUND: While most medical debt sent to collections is under $300, approximately 14 million Americans owe over $1,000. Three million have incurred medical debt that exceeds $10,000, representing almost 80 percent of the aggregate medical debt owed in the United States. High hospital bills have been a key factor for those suffering from high levels of medical debt. Almost 70 percent of Americans with medical debt under $1,000 reported having no hospital bills at all, but over 70 percent of those with debt over $1,000 reporting owing debt to hospitals, according to a 2022 survey. Just last month, an investigation found “facilities on average charge the uninsured almost five times what Medicare pays for the same procedure.” Senators Sullivan and Moody are directing HHS to investigate root causes of instances of inordinately high medical debt and provide recommendations to Congress. Read the letter here. # # # | 1 | 2026-06-03T06:40:39Z | 2026-06-03T06:42:22Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-hr-41-advancing-recognition-five-southeast-alaska-native | House Passes H.R. 41, Advancing Recognition for Five Southeast Alaska Native Communities | 2026-06-02 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 2, 2026 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 41, the Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) to address a decades-long omission in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and provide long-overdue recognition to Alaska Native communities in Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell. “When ANCSA became law, five Southeast Alaska Native communities were left out through no fault of their own,” said Congressman Begich. “For generations, Native families in Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell have carried the burden of being known as the ‘landless.’ This bill honors existing agreements and provides a pathway for future economic development and self-determination for these Alaska Native families and their descendants.” “For too long, five Southeast Alaska Native communities have been left out of a settlement framework intended to benefit Alaska Natives. H.R. 41 allows these communities to form urban corporations and receive land entitlements under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, creating new opportunities for self-determination, economic development, and community investment. I commend Rep. Begich for advancing legislation that fulfills longstanding commitments and supports the future of Southeast Alaska Native communities,” said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman. “Today, my heart is full. For too long our families have been without the land our ancestors stewarded; land is not just property — it is our language, our food, our ceremonies, our identity, and the future we will pass to our children. The House’s passage of H.R. 41 begins to finish what was left undone in 1971 and honors our elders who have waited their whole lives. We celebrate today not just for ourselves but for the generations who are one large step closer to being able to care for the places that made us who we are,” said Harriet Brouillette,… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:11:26Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-announces-alaskas-2026-congressional-art-competition-winner | Congressman Begich Announces Alaska’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner | 2026-05-28 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ANCHORAGE, AK – May 28, 2026 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) is honored to announce Service High School student Ivy Suoja has been selected as Alaska’s winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition with her mixed media collage portrait titled, Arctic Bear. As Alaska’s role in the Arctic continues to grow in importance to America’s future, Ivy’s piece is particularly timely. Her artwork captures Alaska’s connection to America’s Arctic future while powerfully representing this year’s theme, “America.” “I want to congratulate Ivy Suoja from Service High School for winning Alaska’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition with her creative collage portrait, Arctic Bear,” said Congressman Nick Begich. “Ivy’s work was visually striking and deeply representative of Alaska’s unique place in our nation’s story. I look forward to seeing her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol representing Alaska.” Ivy will soon join student artists from across the nation in Washington, D.C., for the Congressional Art Competition Winners’ Ceremony. Her work will hang in the U.S. Capitol for one year, representing Alaska in the halls of Congress. To learn more about the competition, visit the Congressional Art Competition website. ### | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:21:02Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-cortez-masto-introduce-bill-to-strengthen-tribal-child-welfare-programs-and-support-native-families | Murkowski, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Strengthen Tribal Child Welfare Programs and Support Native Families | 2026-05-21 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) today introduced the Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act. This bipartisan bill aims to strengthen Tribal child welfare programs by increasing federal funding, reducing administrative barriers, and giving Tribes more flexibility to provide culturally appropriate family support. U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) are original cosponsors. “The Alaska Native communities in my state are rich with tradition, culture, and family. But the same communities often lack local services and support to help families who’ve fallen on hard times. Maybe a parent is struggling with addiction or doesn’t have the resources to feed their children. Without the right support, kids may be sent away from their community to another town for foster care, completely cut off from their way of life and relatives. That is a devastating scenario, but it happens more than you’d think,” said Senator Murkowski. “Tribal communities know best how to support their children and families. This bill will cut red tape and give Tribes more flexibility and greater opportunities to care for Native children within their own communities, allowing children to remain connected to their families and culture.” “Nevada’s 28 Tribes, bands, and colonies work tirelessly to provide support to their most vulnerable members, including young children, single mothers, and seniors,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “However, they unjustly lack access to key social services that other communities rely on. This commonsense, bipartisan bill will help level the playing field so that all Nevadans can get the services they need.” “The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) commends the introduction of the Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act, legislation that is committed to strengthening Tribal families through culturally grounded, prevention-focused policies,” said Larry Wright Jr, NCAI Executive Director. “Strong Native families provide… | 1 | 2026-05-22T06:27:39Z | 2026-05-22T06:29:18Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/we-cannot-look-away-murkowski-details-devastating-toll-of-ex-typhoon-halong-on-western-alaska-villages-need-to-address-critical-gaps-in-disaster-recovery-and-relocation | “We Cannot Look Away”: Murkowski Details Devastating Toll of Ex-Typhoon Halong on Western Alaska Villages, Need to Address Critical Gaps in Disaster Recovery and Relocation | 2026-05-21 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC— U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, delivered a floor statement on the impacts of ex-Typhoon Halong, which displaced more than 1,000 Alaskans and devastated communities along the coast of Western Alaska last October. Murkowski convened a two-part field hearing in Anchorage and Bethel during the May recess to hear firsthand from Alaskans impacted by the storm. During her floor remarks, the Senator discussed ongoing recovery efforts, challenges with the potential relocation of villages, and the need to strengthen federal mitigation and recovery programs. Watch Senator Murkowski’s full remarks here. Transcript (edited for clarity): “Earlier this month when I was back home in Alaska, I had an opportunity to have a two-part field hearing in my role as Chairman of the Senate committee on Indian affairs, and what the Committee was seeking to do was to examine the impacts of ex-Typhoon Halong. This was a major, major storm that devastated much of Western Alaska back in October 2025 and the committee looked to explore the various federal responses of the mitigation efforts and recovery programs that are available for Tribal communities. “As I begin my comments today, I want to acknowledge the ever-present reality of the environmental threats to our coastal Western Alaska villages. This has been a problem – a challenge – for us for some period of time. “It was 22 years ago that I sat at a different field hearing in Anchorage. It was convened by Senator Ted Stevens. At the time he was, I believe, chairing the Commerce Committee. But we heard testimony about the erosion and the flooding that was affecting coastal Alaskan Native villages, and even then Senator Stevens and I heard about the challenges that were faced by these typically very small, very rural communities in our state. And even back then, many of these communities were considering relocation, and it was from that initial field hearing that it was identified the many threatened communiti… | 1 | 2026-05-22T06:27:39Z | 2026-05-22T06:29:18Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-demands-change-to-new-etsy-policy-that-would-ban-sale-of-alaska-native-fur-handicrafts | Sullivan Demands Change to New Etsy Policy That Would Ban Sale of Alaska Native Fur Handicrafts | 2026-05-21 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) wrote the CEO of Etsy Inc.–an online marketplace of crafts and handmade items–demanding a change to the platform’s new Animal Product Policy prohibiting the sale of many products made of natural animal fur. The policy, which would go into effect August 11, 2026, would impact authentic Alaska Native garments, handicrafts, and accessories made from lawfully harvested animals. “For thousands of years, Alaska Native people have sustainably harvested wildlife and created clothing, handicrafts, and artwork,” Senator Sullivan said. “These practices are recognized and protected under federal law. While we can all agree that measures must be taken to combat illegal wildlife harvests and trafficking, imposing a blanket prohibition that makes no distinction for lawful Alaska Native handicrafts will harm Alaskans without providing any meaningful conservation benefit. I urge Etsy to reconsider and clarify its policy by adopting a pathway for the sale of authentic Alaska Native handicrafts that incorporate fur, aligned with the broader federal legal framework Congress has carefully constructed to protect both wildlife and Alaska Native cultural heritage.” Senator Sullivan’s full letter to Etsy CEO Kruti Patel Goyal can be found here. On April 30, public radio station KNBA published a story about how this proposed ban would negatively impact Alaska Native artists. Background Senator Sullivan has led several efforts to protect the rights of Alaska Native artisans and continues to educate others on the negative impacts facing Alaska Native and rural economies as a result of overly-broad bans. The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 permits Alaska Native people to take marine mammals and to create and sell “authentic Native articles of handicrafts and clothing” made from lawfully harvested marine mammals, including sea otter fur, subject to strict requirements that these harvests are not taken in a wasteful manner. The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 further established a fra… | 1 | 2026-05-22T06:27:39Z | 2026-05-22T06:29:18Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-begich-leads-legislation-establish-strategic-bitcoin-reserve | Congressman Nick Begich Leads Legislation to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve | 2026-05-21 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 21, 2026 – Today, Congressman Nick Begich (AK-AL), alongside co-lead Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (ARMA), landmark bipartisan legislation to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and modernize how the United States manages digital reserve assets. Original co-sponsors of the legislation include Representatives Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), Ben Cline (VA-06), Barry Moore (AL-01), Burgess Owens (UT-04), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Mike Carey (OH-15), Mike Collins (GA-10), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Michael Rulli (OH-06), Riley Moore (WV-02), Tim Moore (NC-14), Abraham J. Hamadeh (AZ-08), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Mike Haridopolos (FL-08), Gabe Evans (CO-08), Dave Taylor (OH-02), and Matt Van Epps (TN-07). “The American Reserve Modernization Act positions the United States to lead confidently in the digital age while protecting taxpayer interests, strengthening financial sovereignty, and reinforcing the principles of transparency and sound stewardship,” said Congressman Nick Begich. “Private property rights are fundamental to the American Ideal, and those rights must extend fully into the digital space. As the global economy evolves, the United States must embrace policies that protect individual liberty, encourage new innovation systems, and diversify America’s core reserves balance sheet.” “Digital currencies are not the fringe phenomenon they once were. Individuals, businesses and governments already hold and trade them, and the U.S. is already one of the largest holders of bitcoin in the world. But Congress has never set a federal policy on what to do with that asset,” said Congressman Jared Golden. “Administrations have auctioned it off or held it in reserve, according to the whims of the executive branch. By creating a strategic reserve with the weight of law, the ARMA reinforces stability and gives Congress more time to establish long-term policy for how the federal government approaches cryptocurrency.” “The age of digital… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:21:02Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-applauds-signing-of-cape-fox-land-entitlement-finalization-act | Alaska Delegation Applauds Signing of Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act | 2026-05-20 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and U.S. Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today applauded the enactment of H.R. 2815, the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act, marking completion of a decades-long effort to fulfill a commitment made under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). This new law—signed by President Trump yesterday—waives a statutory requirement that would have compelled the Cape Fox Corporation, the Alaska Native Corporation for the Village of Saxman, to use a portion of its ANCSA land entitlement on remote parcels with no economic value. The bill instead directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Cape Fox the surface estate to a 180-acre tract in the Tongass National Forest that was unavailable to the corporation under the original terms of ANCSA. The tract would allow Cape Fox to consolidate land ownership for a project to construct a road and transmission line to connect the Mahoney Lake hydropower site to the Beaver Falls Power Grid. The measure also conveys the subsurface estate of this tract to the Sealaska Corporation to avoid the creation of additional split estate between National Forest System surface lands and Sealaska subsurface lands. “Cape Fox was placed at an incredible disadvantage when it was forced to claim lands under ANCSA that offered little to no economic value to its village corporation. After decades of hard work, Cape Fox has finally overcome these obstacles and is now finally on track to complete its land entitlement,” Senator Murkowski said. “This is a testament to Cape Fox’s resilience, determination, and stewardship, and I congratulate them. I’m also grateful to my Senate colleagues for temporarily setting aside their differences on lands-related legislation to allow us to again pass this measure in the Senate, and to Senator Sullivan and Congressman Begich for their partnership in this effort. It is great to have this done and I look forward to the benefits it will provide in Southeast Alaska.” “For too long, t… | 1 | 2026-05-21T06:28:16Z | 2026-05-21T06:29:43Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/cape-fox-leadership-applauds-presidential-signing-congressman-begichs | Cape Fox Leadership Applauds Presidential Signing of Congressman Begich’s Legislation | 2026-05-20 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 20, 2026 – This week, the President signed H.R. 2815, the Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025, legislation Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) led in the House to resolve a long-standing Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) land entitlement issue for Cape Fox Corporation and the Native Village of Saxman. “This signing is an important victory for the people of Saxman seeking certainty and opportunity after decades of delay,” said Congressman Nick Begich. “This law helps bring closure to an unresolved ANCSA entitlement issue by giving Cape Fox the flexibility to secure lands that are more practical and economically beneficial for its shareholders. It also reinforces Congress’s commitment to honoring the intent of ANCSA while supporting responsible development and long-term growth opportunities in Southeast Alaska. I commend the leadership at Cape Fox for their partnership and years of effort on this issue.” “Cape Fox Corporation thanks Representative Begich and the entire Alaska Congressional Delegation for their leadership and tireless work to secure passage of this historic legislation,” said Clifford Blair, President Cape Fox Corporation Board of Directors. “After nearly 20 years of pursuing a legislative solution, Cape Fox has finally completed its ANCSA land entitlement. This law fulfills a long-standing promise to the Saxman community and opens the door to new opportunities for land access, energy development, and economic growth,” The legislation authorizes the conveyance of federal land within the Tongass National Forest to Cape Fox Corporation while waiving outdated statutory requirements that prevented the corporation from finalizing its land entitlement under ANCSA. Under the legislation, Cape Fox Corporation will be permitted to select approximately 180 acres of federal land outside of its original selection boundary, allowing the corporation to finalize its remaining entitlement under ANCSA. The bill also preserves public access easements and protects valid e… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:21:02Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-presses-acting-ag-on-mmiw-crisis-state-and-local-grants | Murkowski Presses Acting AG on MMIW Crisis, State and Local Grants | 2026-05-19 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today questioned Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, focusing on substantial cuts to grant programs for local and state governments and the consolidation of offices that play a critical role in achieving justice for Alaskans. Murkowski also pressed the Acting Attorney General on the removal of the Not Invisible Act Commission’s final report from the DOJ and Department of the Interior (DOI) websites. Mr. Blanche committed to looking into the report’s removal and following up with Murkowski, while also affirming his commitment to Tribal justice initiatives. Click here to watch the Senator and Blanche’s exchange. Please find a full transcript of the exchange below. Full Transcript Senator Murkowski: Acting Attorney General, thank you for being here this morning and responding to our questions. I want to follow on a couple that have been asked with regards to the Department of Justice's state and local law enforcement programs. (There is) $1.2 billion in proposed cuts. We're looking at it very carefully because many of these grants and programs have a significant impact on our state—small population, large area to deal with. The budget also calls for the consolidation of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), and the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). Is the Office of Tribal Justice one of the offices that is also intended to be consolidated? Acting AG Blanche: We're just consolidating the grant component. So, OJP, COPS, and then OVW. And by the way, we're not combining them; we're just making them more efficient. They will still maintain their own independence and brand, for lack of a better word. But what we heard from the field is that there were inappropriate inconsistencies and inefficiencies in having three separate bureaucracies running each of those programs. So, that's where— Murkowski: I don't disagree with wanting to reduc… | 1 | 2026-05-20T06:27:31Z | 2026-05-20T06:28:54Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/alaska-delegation-celebrates-first-oil-from-pikka-development | Alaska Delegation Celebrates First Oil from Pikka Development | 2026-05-18 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today celebrated an announcement from Santos and Repsol that first oil has been produced at the Pikka development on Alaska’s North Slope. “This is one of the most significant achievements on the North Slope in decades and further cements the region’s renaissance. Pikka will help refill the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, create great jobs for Alaskans, and bring billions to the state over its lifespan—benefitting all who live here,” Murkowski said. “This is also just the start, with new phases of the project yet to come and additional development taking place across the Nanushuk formation. I heartily congratulate Santos, Repsol, their hard-working teams, and individuals like Bill Armstrong who made this happen—from the vision to explore and discover, to now firmly putting Alaska back on the map as the place to produce energy.” “The Pikka project, Alaska’s largest oil development in more than 20 years, is more than a decade in the making,” Sullivan said. “I had the honor of approving the exploration well when I served as Alaska’s DNR commissioner as we were marshaling new companies from around the world, large and small, to come and invest in our great state. We also worked relentlessly to make our permitting system more efficient, ensured companies were abiding by the terms of their leases, and if they weren’t got them out to bid to others quickly, and we also worked with the Legislature to create a more predictable tax system. All of this resulted in the Pikka discovery and more energy companies working on the North Slope—which is now one of the hottest oil plays in the world. Pikka will deliver 80,000 barrels of peak daily production through TAPS, billions of dollars in investments in our state and communities over its lifetime, and thousands of good-paying direct and indirect jobs for Alaskans across the state. I want to congratulate all the hard-working men and women who put in thousands of hours to bring Pi… | 1 | 2026-05-19T06:31:01Z | 2026-05-19T06:32:40Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/alaska-delegation-celebrates-first-oil-from-pikka-development | Alaska Delegation Celebrates First Oil from Pikka Development | 2026-05-18 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today celebrated an announcement from Santos and Repsol that first oil has been produced at the Pikka development on Alaska’s North Slope. “The Pikka project, Alaska’s largest oil development in more than 20 years, is over a decade in the making,” said Sen. Sullivan. “I had the honor of approving the exploration well when I served as Alaska’s DNR Commissioner and as we were marshaling new companies from around the world, large and small, to come and invest in our great state. We worked relentlessly to make our permitting system more efficient, and ensured companies were abiding by the terms of their leases, and if they weren’t, we got them out to bid to others quickly. We also worked with the Legislature to create a more predictable tax system. All of this resulted in the Pikka discovery and more energy companies working on the North Slope—which is now one of the hottest oil plays in the world. Pikka will deliver 80,000 barrels of peak daily production through TAPS, billions of dollars in investments in our state and communities over its lifetime, and thousands of good-paying direct and indirect jobs for Alaskans across the state. I want to congratulate all the hard-working men and women who put in thousands of hours to bring Pikka online and to reach this major milestone in Alaska energy development. The Alaska Comeback continues!” “This is one of the most significant achievements on the North Slope in decades and further cements the region’s renaissance. Pikka will help refill the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, create great jobs for Alaskans, and bring billions to the state over its lifespan—benefitting all who live here,” Murkowski said. “This is also just the start, with new phases of the project yet to come and additional development taking place across the Nanushuk formation. I heartily congratulate Santos, Repsol, their hard-working teams, and individuals like Bill Armstrong who made this happen—from the … | 1 | 2026-05-19T06:31:01Z | 2026-05-19T06:32:40Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/alaska-delegation-celebrates-first-oil-pikka-development | Alaska Delegation Celebrates First Oil from Pikka Development | 2026-05-18 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 18, 2026 - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today celebrated an announcement from Santos and Repsol that first oil has been produced at the Pikka development on Alaska’s North Slope. “The Pikka project, Alaska’s largest oil development in more than 20 years, is over a decade in the making,” said Sen. Sullivan. “I had the honor of approving the exploration well when I served as Alaska’s DNR Commissioner and as we were marshaling new companies from around the world, large and small, to come and invest in our great state. We worked relentlessly to make our permitting system more efficient, and ensured companies were abiding by the terms of their leases, and if they weren’t, we got them out to bid to others quickly. We also worked with the Legislature to create a more predictable tax system. All of this resulted in the Pikka discovery and more energy companies working on the North Slope—which is now one of the hottest oil plays in the world. Pikka will deliver 80,000 barrels of peak daily production through TAPS, billions of dollars in investments in our state and communities over its lifetime, and thousands of good-paying direct and indirect jobs for Alaskans across the state. I want to congratulate all the hard-working men and women who put in thousands of hours to bring Pikka online and to reach this major milestone in Alaska energy development. The Alaska Comeback continues!” “This is one of the most significant achievements on the North Slope in decades and further cements the region’s renaissance. Pikka will help refill the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, create great jobs for Alaskans, and bring billions to the state over its lifespan—benefitting all who live here,” Murkowski said. “This is also just the start, with new phases of the project yet to come and additional development taking place across the Nanushuk formation. I heartily congratulate Santos, Repsol, their hard-working teams, and individuals like Bill Armstrong who mad… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:21:02Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-discusses-fy27-budget-with-epa-administrator-zeldin | Murkowski Discusses FY27 Budget with EPA Administrator Zeldin | 2026-05-14 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, welcomed Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to discuss the agency’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2027. Senator Murkowski impressed upon Administrator Zeldin the importance of Tribal resilience as rural communities face increasingly devastating natural disasters. She also raised the bulk fuel crisis affecting rural Alaska and requested collaboration with the agency to provide administrative relief and flexibility to help ensure fuel deliveries reach communities and remain affordable for Alaskans. Watch the Senator’s opening statement here. Read Senator Murkowski’s full opening statement below. FULL TRANSCRIPT So, Administrator, thank you for joining us here this morning. Appreciate you being here. Also, a personal thank you for traveling to Alaska. Not everybody wants to come in winter. Maybe you didn't want to come in February, but I think you get a little taste of what some of the locals get to enjoy. For colleagues, we had 152 consecutive days in Fairbanks where the temperatures did not get above zero. So, it was a cold winter, and I think you were able to enjoy a little bit of that. But again, thank you for making the trip, not only to my state, but to other colleagues as well, to know and understand and to really gather the facts on the ground. It's appreciated. I want to acknowledge several of the steps that you've taken over the past year to help Alaska, specifically the transfer of $100 million to the Denali Commission to start addressing the serious bulk fuel storage issues that face so many Alaskan communities. We’ve got more work to do on that, but we're starting that off. You drafted a new Waters of the United States rule to provide regulatory clarity and certainty. You're tackling some technical issues, like the diesel exhaust fluid sensor requirements to help reduce system failures in cold climate states. … | 1 | 2026-05-15T06:17:41Z | 2026-05-15T06:18:51Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-noaa-decision-on-chinook-esa-listing-provides-much-needed-clarity | Murkowski: NOAA Decision on Chinook ESA Listing Provides Much-Needed Clarity | 2026-05-14 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today released the following statement after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) completed its review process and declined to list Chinook salmon as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). NOAA found that Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon do not meet the necessary criteria to be classified as threatened or endangered under the ESA. “NOAA made the right decision here, relying on sound science to determine that it is not appropriate to list Alaska’s Chinook salmon as threatened or endangered,” said Senator Murkowski. “Alaska’s Kings do need help, but the ESA is not the right tool and would not have saved our salmon. This decision lifts the cloud of uncertainty cast by a deeply flawed petition and will hopefully allow everyone—from federal agencies, to the State of Alaska, to coastal communities who depend on fisheries—to focus on more practical solutions to ensure stronger runs.” ### | 1 | 2026-05-15T06:17:41Z | 2026-05-15T06:18:51Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-votes-to-remove-us-armed-forces-from-iran | Murkowski Votes to Remove U.S. Armed Forces from Iran | 2026-05-13 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement following her vote on Senate Joint Resolution 163: “Today, the Senate voted on a resolution directing the president to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran, the eighth such resolution on this matter. I voted against the previous seven resolutions because I believed an abrupt withdrawal would endanger American forces and civilians in the region, but also because the president was operating within his constitutional authority under the 60-day threshold established by the War Powers Act. “Two elements have changed since those previous votes: we have now surpassed the 60-day limit for hostilities without congressional authorization, and the administration has asserted that hostilities have ended, despite the blockade and continued fire directed at members of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as our assets, allies, and partners. The administration's own position removes any justification for keeping our servicemembers in harm's way without congressional authorization. “If U.S. forces are still required to operate in the region or hostilities are resumed, the administration is obligated to seek authorization from Congress and should come before this body, and the American people, making that case. I have been working with several colleagues on an authorization for the use of military force, but with the reported claim of ended hostilities, this course of action is not an effective means to manage this conflict. Should hostilities reignite and military action resume, I will reconsider the introduction of an AUMF. “Until then, I will support measures to officially end hostilities and bring our men and women home. I will oppose any effort to redefine 'hostilities' in ways that allow the president to wage war indefinitely without seeking congressional approval as outlined by the Constitution.” ### | 1 | 2026-05-14T06:11:37Z | 2026-05-14T06:12:56Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-alaska-press-highlights-marine-corps-expanded-presence-in-the-last-frontier | ICYMI: Alaska Press Highlights Marine Corps’ Expanded Presence in the Last Frontier | 2026-05-12 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Senator Sullivan announced the U.S. Marine Corps Expansion Friday, including Marine Rotational Force-Alaska and a persistent 6th ANGLICO Reserve presence at JBER WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support and a retired colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, recently announced the United States Marine Corps’ “Campaign–Alaska,” a new strategic initiative to expand the Corps’ operational capabilities in the Arctic. Sen. Sullivan has long advocated for a stronger Marine Corps presence in Alaska, arguing that the state’s geography, training ranges, airspace, military infrastructure, and proximity to the Arctic and Indo-Pacific make it uniquely suited for Marine Corps operations. As reported by Alaska’s News Source and the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, the announcement was made at the University of Alaska Fairbanks alongside Lt. Gen. Roberta L. Shea, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces North. The initiative includes two major components: Marine Rotational Force–Alaska, which will bring Marines to Alaska for Arctic training and operational readiness, and a persistent Marine Reserve presence at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson through a Supporting Arms Liaison Team from 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, or 6th ANGLICO. Click here or the image above to watch the video. As reported by Alaska’s News Source, Lt. Gen. Shea said Marine Rotational Force–Alaska will take advantage of Alaska’s unmatched training environment, ranges, command and control structure, and joint partners to strengthen homeland defense, Arctic readiness, deterrence, and interoperability with allies. The persistent 6th ANGLICO detachment at JBER will bring what Shea called “a vital Marine Corps capability” to Alaska through some of the Corps’ top Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner also highlighted that this is part of a broader buildup of the military in Alaska: “Sullivan noted that … | 1 | 2026-05-13T06:12:22Z | 2026-05-13T06:13:52Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-welcomes-funding-for-emergency-and-resilience-needs-in-alaska-native-villages | Murkowski Welcomes Funding for Emergency and Resilience Needs In Alaska Native Villages | 2026-05-08 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Anchorage – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement after the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced $20 million in emergency funding to help 16 Alaska Native villages that were facing severe shortages of basic, necessary supplies. The funding includes $4 million for immediate relief, delivering essential resources such as heating fuel, water, and firewood to 16 villages, and $16 million for critical infrastructure and climate resilience efforts in the Native Village of Chefornak. “For many Alaskans, this support could mean the difference between getting by and going without. Last year alone, Akiak residents were without community power for 43 days. In Selawik, residents went nearly a month without drinking water due to failing infrastructure, relying on bottled water donations to tide them over. “These realities are far too common in rural Alaska. Communities that rely on barges and small planes for deliveries often face weather delays that leave store shelves empty and fuel tanks low. Fuel costs are already high and projected to go even higher with the spring deliveries – expect to see prices upwards of $15 per gallon. Families will struggle to heat their homes, travel safely, haul firewood, or hunt to feed their households, and many communities have suffered water system failure over the cold winter. So emergency relief for heating fuel, water, and firewood will be welcome news to these communities. “Challenges in Chefornak are also intensifying as they grapple with erosion, permafrost loss, and failing infrastructure which not only destroy homes and other vital buildings but threaten the safety and livelihood of the community itself. Investments that help relocate at-risk homes, repair essential infrastructure, restore wetlands, and rebuild critical access points such barge landings are vital to keeping communities connected and safe. “That is why it is so important that the BIA is delivering essential resources to Alaska Native villages in urgent need. These investments are … | 1 | 2026-05-09T06:00:32Z | 2026-05-09T06:02:31Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-announces-expanded-marine-corps-presence-in-alaska-to-strengthen-arctic-readiness | Sullivan Announces Expanded Marine Corps Presence in Alaska to Strengthen Arctic Readiness | 2026-05-08 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, welcomed the United States Marine Corps’ announcement of “Campaign–Alaska,” a new strategic initiative that will expand the Marine Corps’ presence and training operations in Alaska to strengthen America’s Arctic readiness. The initiative includes two key efforts: Marine Rotational Force–Alaska, which will bring Marines to Alaska for persistent Arctic training and exercises, and Supporting Arms Liaison Team–Alaska, a permanent Marine Corps detachment at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Together, these efforts will enhance the Marine Corps’ ability to train, operate, and deter adversaries in the Arctic and improve coordination with joint and allied forces. Click here or the image above to watch the video. “For nearly a decade, I have been working to increase the United States Marine Corps’ presence in Alaska, and today’s announcement is a major milestone in that effort,” Senator Sullivan said. “The Marine Corps recognizes what more and more of our military leaders understand: Alaska is one of the most strategic places in the world, and there is no better place for Marines to train, operate, and be ready to deploy. Marine Rotational Force–Alaska and the permanent establishment of a Supporting Arms Liaison Team at JBER mark the beginning of a broader Marine Corps campaign in Alaska—bringing elite, expeditionary Marines to America’s Arctic, strengthening our joint force, and adding another powerful chapter to the historic military comeback happening across our state. As a Marine who served for 30 years, I could not be more excited to see the Marine Corps making this commitment to Alaska.” “In this era of strategic competition, Alaska is critical to homeland defense and a vital theater for global power projection in the Arctic," said Lt. Gen. Bobbi Shea, Commanding General, Marine Forces Northern Command. “The Marine Corps Campaign - Alaska is a deliberate and necessary step to e… | 1 | 2026-05-09T06:00:32Z | 2026-05-09T06:02:31Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-begich-gillen-introduce-air-traffic-situational-awareness-enhancement-act | Reps. Begich, Gillen Introduce the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act | 2026-05-04 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 4, 2026 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) and Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY) introduced H.R. 8597, the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation to equip air traffic controllers with modern tools and training to strengthen aviation safety. This bill serves as the House companion to Senate legislation led by Senators Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR). “As Congress continues its work to modernize our nation’s air traffic control systems, we must ensure those improvements reach every corner of the country,” said Congressman Begich. “This legislation builds on those efforts, making sure our air traffic control professionals have access to the most modern, reliable technology available. By equipping contract towers with proven situational awareness tools, we are strengthening safety and ensuring our aviation system remains the gold standard worldwide.” “Our nation’s air traffic controllers are being pushed to the brink with long hours, staffing shortages, outdated tools and record burnout rates. They deserve access to the technology and training they need to efficiently do their work and keep our airspaces safe,” said Congresswoman Gillen. “I’m proud to cosponsor the bipartisan Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act to ensure the FAA is installing advanced situational awareness technology in our air traffic towers, removing workplace barriers and giving our air traffic controllers a clear view of our sky at all times.” BACKGROUND Numerous airports across the country in the Federal Contract Tower Program lack modern surveillance tools such as Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems (STARS). The Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act addresses this gap by: Requiring the FAA to acquire and install Airborne Position Reference Tools (APRTs) at contract towers that lack advanced situational awareness systems; Directing the FAA to establish a training program to ensure controllers can effectively integrate and use these too… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:21:02Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-congressman-begich-attends-oval-office-signing-expanding-access | ICYMI: Congressman Begich Attends Oval Office Signing Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for American Workers | 2026-05-01 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 1, 2026 – This week, Congressman Nick Begich attended an Oval Office ceremony at the White House where President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to expand access to retirement savings for millions of American workers. “I was honored to join the President in the Oval Office as he took action to expand access to retirement savings and empower workers to take control of their financial futures,” said Congressman Begich. “This initiative recognizes that financial stability is foundational to strong families and a strong economy. The federal Saver’s Match is a powerful tool that will encourage more Americans to start investing in their future.” BACKGROUND: The Executive Order establishes TrumpIRA.gov, a new federal platform designed to connect workers, particularly those without employer-sponsored retirement plans, with high-quality, low-cost Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) offered through the private sector. The initiative also includes a federal Saver’s Match of up to $1,000 annually for eligible low- and middle-income Americans who contribute to qualifying retirement accounts. Tens of millions of Americans currently lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, including many small business employees, independent contractors, and part-time workers. TrumpIRA.gov will allow individuals to compare retirement options based on cost, quality, and investment choices. The Executive Order also directs the Treasury Department to provide clarity on the role of philanthropic and charitable contributions to retirement accounts, opening the door for additional support for workers seeking to build wealth over time. TrumpIRA.gov is expected to be operational by January 1, 2027. | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:21:02Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/homeland-security-bill-includes-major-wins-for-alaska | Homeland Security Bill includes major wins for Alaska | 2026-04-30 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) secured a wide range of Alaska priorities and policy wins in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Murkowski worked to advance a balanced Homeland Security funding bill that prioritizes disaster response, maritime safety, border security, and robust congressional oversight, while ensuring accountability across the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill provides $90.8 billion for DHS, an increase from FY25, including funding for the Coast Guard, disaster preparedness, cybersecurity, law enforcement training, and border operations. FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Highlights Supporting Alaska’s Coast Guard and Maritime Infrastructure The U.S. Coast Guard plays a critical role in Alaska—conducting search and rescue, enforcing fisheries laws, maintaining maritime safety, and projecting U.S. presence in the Arctic. Senator Murkowski prioritized investments to modernize Coast Guard infrastructure and strengthen Arctic capabilities. Key Coast Guard investments include: • $13.9 billion for the Coast Guard overall • $30 million for acquisition of an aircraft hangar in St. Paul, Alaska • $43.5 million for the third Polar Security Cutter (PSC) • $160 million to prepare for the PSC homeport project in Seattle • $30.7 million for Coast Guard housing in Alaska, which will help support capacity for the homeporting of new icebreakers in Alaska The accompanying report language strengthens oversight of major Coast Guard acquisitions, directs improved planning for shoreside infrastructure projects, and requires regular congressional briefings on Polar Security Cutter progress and Arctic operations. Investing in Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness Given Alaska’s exposure to earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and severe storms, Senator Murkowski focused on ensuring strong disaster response capacity nationwide. The bill includes: • $26.4 billion for th… | 1 | 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z | 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-addresses-iran-conflict-on-senate-floor | Murkowski Addresses Iran Conflict on Senate Floor | 2026-04-30 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today spoke on the Senate floor today as we draw near to the sixty days limit that the President has the authority to conduct military operations that have not been authorized by Congress. Watch Senator Murkowski’s full remarks here. Full transcript of Senator Murkowski’s remarks, as delivered: Mr. President, I'm here to speak this afternoon about the conflict involving Iran, and more specifically, the role of Congress within it. At the outset, I want to reiterate something that I think gets lost in these discussions. The fact of the matter is the Iranian regime is not an abstract adversary of America, or anyone who supports free people in a more peaceful world. For over 47 years, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards have brutalized their own people in the name of preserving the power of their Supreme Leader. Protesters and dissenters are met with violence, imprisoned and murdered in cold blood. And at the same time, that same regime, through its proxies and networks, has killed thousands of Americans over the years. They have empowered groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, Shia militias in Iraq to orchestrate significant attacks that have destabilized the region. There is no doubt that the Iranian people would be better without the Islamic Republic of Iran. There is no doubt that the world would be a safer place without the regime spreading terror around the world. We now find our nation at war with Iran, and I'm not here to relitigate how we got into this conflict. The fact of the matter is we're in it. But we owe it to our service members and the Americans who are feeling the economic impacts of this war, we owe them a clear, a thoughtful, a rational plan for what comes next. Some two months later, the regime retains the ability to strike across the region. They continue to disrupt shipping through the Straits of Hormuz. And while the administration may point to ongoing negotiations, events on the ground and the rhetoric coming out of Tehran tell a different story… | 1 | 2026-05-01T06:06:26Z | 2026-05-01T06:08:22Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-schultz-discuss-fy27-forest-service-budget | Murkowski, Schultz Discuss FY27 Forest Service Budget | 2026-04-30 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, recently convened a hearing with the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Tom Schultz, to discuss the agency’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2027. Senator Murkowski also asked Chief Schultz about how Alaskans would be impacted by the Forest Service’s recently announced reorganization and called for more transparency in this effort for Alaskan Forest Service employees and their families. At the hearing, Chief Schultz confirmed that the reorganization will not result in the closure of research facilities in Alaska or reductions in Alaska-based staff. The agency also affirmed its commitment to maintaining a strong on-the-ground presence in the state, recognizing Alaska’s unique forest ecosystems and the critical role that local research and personnel play in supporting forest management, wildfire preparedness, and sustainable economic activity. Watch Senator Murkowski’s opening statement here. Read Senator Murkowski’s full opening statement below. FULL TRANSCRIPT Senator Murkowski: Welcome to Chief of U.S. Forest Service here this morning to speak to the Forest Service Fiscal Year 2027 budget. I want to thank you for your leadership, Chief, I really appreciated the conversation that we had yesterday. Lot on the table, and there is more to raise here today. I anticipate good participation from the committee here this morning. I want to start by crediting you for many of the good things that are happening back home in Alaska right now. A year ago, I told you I was impressed by your understanding and your genuine awareness of Alaska's issues, and I think that you've been using your legislative and your administrative authority to help address them. You've entered into a shared stewardship agreement with the State of Alaska. You're working on lifting the Roadless Rule, which, in my view, should never have been applied to Alaska, but you're doing that on a nationwide basis… | 1 | 2026-05-12T06:07:57Z | 2026-05-12T06:09:10Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-begich-introduces-legislation-strengthen-representation-north | Congressman Begich Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Representation on North Pacific Fishery Management Council | 2026-04-30 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 30, 2026 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) introduced the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Representation Enhancement Act of 2026, legislation to ensure balanced representation and greater accountability in federal fisheries management impacting Alaska. “The North Pacific Fishery Management Council was established to advance policies in the interest of all user groups across our fisheries. In Alaska, many different user groups rely on the same resource, and we need to make sure every one of them has a seat at the table,” said Congressman Begich. “Ensuring balanced representation is critical to addressing broader challenges facing Alaska fisheries, including declining abundance. This bill is about restoring balance, strengthening accountability, and making sure fisheries management works for all Alaskans.” BACKGROUND: The bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to require that Alaska’s appointments to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) include representation from recreational fishing, small-scale commercial fishing, and subsistence user groups. The NPFMC plays a central role in managing fisheries in the Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Gulf of Alaska. However, concerns have grown that current council composition does not adequately reflect the full scale of Alaska’s fishing communities, including subsistence users, small boat fishermen, and recreational stakeholders. The legislation would: Require that voting members include at least one representative each from recreational, small-scale commercial, rural subsistence, and urban subsistence user groups. Establish clear definitions for these user groups to guide appointments; and Increase transparency in the nomination process by requiring the Governor of Alaska to identify which user group each nominee represents. The bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop guidelines to verify representation and implement the changes, with new req… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:19:40Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-support-ai/an-health-organizations | Murkowski, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support AI/AN Health Organizations | 2026-04-29 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced legislation that would allow U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps officers to be assigned to Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). The PHS ACCESS Act addresses an oversight in current law to authorize these assignments and establishes an incentive program for officers serving in remote and rural areas. The bill is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). Forty-one UIOs nationwide offer comprehensive, community-based, culturally competent healthcare services, fulfilling the healthcare needs of the American Indian and Alaska Native population. UIOs play a critical role in serving the healthcare needs of the estimated 2.9 million urban American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), who make up approximately 70% of the total AI/AN population. However, these organizations face significant healthcare workforce shortages that limit their capacity to meet the unique needs of their patient population. “UIOs provide far more than a place for an annual check-up; they deliver culturally grounded care that reflects the needs and values of the communities they serve,” Senator Murkowski said. “All Native people deserve access to quality health care, whether they live in a city or a rural community. Ensuring these facilities are adequately staffed will strengthen health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities nationwide and help fill a critical gap in care.” “Everyone deserves high quality health care. That’s why the work that our Public Health Service Officers do is so critical—they keep Americans healthy and conduct research that saves lives,” said Senator Murray. “This bipartisan legislation would make common sense changes to cut red tape to ensure that PHS Officers can be deployed to Urban Indian Organizations to better serve Native communities and make it more affordable for local agencies to bring on officers. I will always fight for federal funding a… | 1 | 2026-04-30T06:05:15Z | 2026-04-30T06:07:09Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-cortez-masto-propose-roadmap-for-development-of-next-generation-geothermal-infrastructure | Murkowski, Cortez Masto Propose Roadmap for Development of Next Generation Geothermal Infrastructure | 2026-04-29 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) unveiled the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, a roadmap for America’s research, development, and demonstration of next-generation geothermal systems. Next-generation geothermal technology uses the heat (100-400º+ C) from rocks several kilometers below the surface of the earth to produce electricity. “Alaska holds some of the most promising geothermal resources in the world,” said Senator Murkowski. “At a time when energy prices are rising due to forces beyond our control, this legislation ensures we have the tools, data, and innovation needed to unlock that potential and deliver reliable, baseload, homegrown energy for generations.” “As the United States looks to produce enough energy to meet our rising demand, we must include next-generation geothermal as one way we can reliably and efficiently generate electric power,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Right now, Congress can proactively and thoughtfully push for the research and development of the necessary infrastructure to produce cutting edge, commercial-ready geothermal energy. In an-all-above approach to energy, it’s a piece of the puzzle that will help lower energy costs and power our future.” The Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act would establish Research and Development (R&D) Programs at the Department of Energy (DOE). These programs would ensure that existing programs are also available for the testing of these next-generation technologies, enhance the collaboration between DOE and the Department of the Interior (DOI) to locate ideal conditions for next-general geothermal energy production, and expand public-private partnerships by establishing a Next-Generation Geothermal Center of Excellence to advance enhanced geothermal energy technologies, including supercritical geothermal energy production. Additionally, this legislation would: Establish a new Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FO… | 1 | 2026-04-30T06:05:15Z | 2026-04-30T06:07:09Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-sullivan-begich-introduce-legislation-to-convey-culturally-significant-site-to-doyon-limited | Murkowski, Sullivan, Begich Introduce Legislation to Convey Culturally Significant Site to Doyon, Limited | 2026-04-28 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to convey the Geese House Site from the National Park Service to Doyon, Limited. The bill would transfer ownership to Doyon, Limited, to ensure that the culturally significant site is managed by and for the Alaska Native Athabascan people. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) is co-sponsoring the legislation. “The Geese House Site is owed to Doyon, Limited under the commitments made in ANCSA—which enabled the conveyance of culturally significant sites to Alaska Native Corporations,” said Senator Murkowski. “This legislation fulfills that promise by completing a long-outstanding conveyance to Doyon to ensure this important cultural site is properly stewarded.” “For decades, Doyon worked to resolve the status of the Geese House Site, an area of great cultural and spiritual significance to the Athabascan people,” Senator Sullivan said. “Conveying these acres corrects an oversight by the federal government to complete an ANCSA land conveyance that was specifically selected by Doyon nearly 50 years ago. I want to thank Senator Murkowski and Congressman Begich for working with me on this legislation to fulfill our obligations under ANCSA and to return these lands to Alaska Native stewardship, where they can be managed with the care, knowledge, and respect they deserve for generations to come.” “This legislation is a commonsense step to fulfill the intent of ANCSA by completing an important outstanding land conveyance to Doyon,” said Congressman Begich. “The Geese House Site was selected decades ago but was never transferred, and current law requires congressional action to finalize the matter. This bill ensures the land is conveyed and managed in a way that protects its historical significance and honors the federal commitment of ANCSA.” “The Geese House is one of the most important cultural and spiritual sites in all of… | 1 | 2026-04-29T06:03:53Z | 2026-04-29T06:05:09Z |
| https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murkowski-sullivan-begich-introduce-legislation-to-convey-culturally-significant-site-to-doyon-limited | Murkowski, Sullivan, Begich Introduce Legislation to Convey Culturally Significant Site to Doyon, Limited | 2026-04-28 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | AK | Dan Sullivan | S001198 | www.sullivan.senate.gov | sullivan | https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and Congressman Nick Begich (R-Alaska) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to convey the Geese House Site from the National Park Service to Doyon, Limited. The bill would transfer ownership to Doyon, Limited, to ensure that the culturally significant site is managed by and for the Alaska Native Athabascan people. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) is co-sponsoring the legislation. “The Geese House Site is owed to Doyon, Limited under the commitments made in ANCSA—which enabled the conveyance of culturally significant sites to Alaska Native Corporations,” said Sen. Murkowski. “This legislation fulfills that promise by completing a long-outstanding conveyance to Doyon to ensure this important cultural site is properly stewarded.” “For decades, Doyon worked to resolve the status of the Geese House Site, an area of great cultural and spiritual significance to the Athabascan people,” Sen. Sullivan said. “Conveying these acres corrects an oversight by the federal government to complete an ANCSA land conveyance that was specifically selected by Doyon nearly 50 years ago. I want to thank Senator Murkowski and Congressman Begich for working with me on this legislation to fulfill our obligations under ANCSA and to return these lands to Alaska Native stewardship, where they can be managed with the care, knowledge, and respect they deserve for generations to come.” “This legislation is a commonsense step to fulfill the intent of ANCSA by completing an important outstanding land conveyance to Doyon,” said Congressman Begich. “The Geese House Site was selected decades ago but was never transferred, and current law requires congressional action to finalize the matter. This bill ensures the land is conveyed and managed in a way that protects its historical significance and honors the federal commitment of ANCSA.” “The Geese House is one of the most important cultural and spiritual sites in all … | 1 | 2026-04-29T06:03:53Z | 2026-04-29T06:05:09Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-shaheen-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-study-the-harmful-effects-of-intimate-partner-violence-on-maternal-health | Murkowski, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Study the Harmful Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Maternal Health | 2026-04-27 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) are leading the introduction of bipartisan and bicameral legislation to protect the health and well-being of pregnant women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) by requiring the study of the harmful effects of IPV on maternal health and investing in innovative programs to prevent IPV and improve maternal and child health outcomes for survivors. “Improving maternal health outcomes must be a national priority, and that includes confronting the role intimate partner violence can play during pregnancy. We need strong, evidence-based research to fully understand this connection and to give communities the tools to keep mothers safe,” Senator Murkowski said. “This legislation provides resources to organizations at all levels to study this connection and implement effective strategies to protect moms and babies during one of the most vulnerable periods of their lives.” “It’s unacceptable that research linking maternal and child health outcomes to the physical and mental trauma of intimate partner violence is still lacking despite the alarming prevalence of sexual assault among pregnant women and the danger posed to mom and baby alike,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m so glad that Senator Murkowski has joined me in this important bipartisan effort to help us better understand the impacts of intimate partner violence on pregnant women so that we can better support survivors and protect the health and the safety of their children.” Sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner?continues to be a pervasive challenge?with?1 in 3 women having experienced sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.?Approximately 324,000 pregnant persons?experience IPV every year and nearly half?of female IPV?survivors experience some sort of physical injury. IPV has been linked to significant, long-term consequences on the health of expectant mothers and their children. Th… | 1 | 2026-04-28T06:05:12Z | 2026-04-28T06:07:17Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-and-blumenthal-announce-inspector-general-audit-of-dojs-failure-to-release-the-full-epstein-files | Murkowski & Blumenthal Announce Inspector General Audit of DOJ’s Failure to Release the Full Epstein Files | 2026-04-24 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced that, at their request, the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) has initiated an audit of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation requiring the release of all records and documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. While survivors have called bravely and repeatedly for full transparency, DOJ has failed to comply with their requests and the law. “This is a critical step toward the transparency and accountability survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s horrific crimes both deserve and demand,” Murkowski and Blumenthal said. “In light of the continued stonewalling, an independent assessment of the Department of Justice’s apparent refusal to release the full Epstein files is vital. It is frustrating that Congress has been forced to continue pressing the Department to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but we will not rest until the survivors receive the justice they are entitled to.” “We’re encouraged by the news of the Office of the Inspector General starting an audit of the Justice Department’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, an action World Without Exploitation and survivors have long demanded,” said Lauren Hersh, CEO and Co-Founder of World Without Exploitation. “The Justice Department’s failures in the selective and incomplete files release caused devastating harm to survivors and undermined trust in the institutions responsible for safeguarding sensitive information. Exposing Epstein survivors’ names and identifying information has been retraumatizing and deeply painful to them and has caused a chilling effect on survivors everywhere, reinforcing their deepest fears that they will not be protected if they speak out against their perpetrators. True accountability means learning from what went wrong and taking meaningful corrective action. We’ll continue to fight until we get to the truth.” In… | 1 | 2026-04-25T05:38:36Z | 2026-04-25T05:40:21Z |
| https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-congress-cannot-abdicate-its-core-oversight-and-appropriations-responsibilities | Murkowski: "Congress cannot abdicate its core oversight and appropriations responsibilities" | 2026-04-24 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | AK | Lisa Murkowski | M001153 | www.murkowski.senate.gov | murkowski | https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/press-releases?PageNum_rs=1 | scraper | Washington, DC — U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement following her vote on S.Con.Res.33, the concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026: “The budget resolution before us last night would have funded two agencies for three years, extending into the next administration and removing the level of oversight that Congress owes the American people. I absolutely support funding for those who provide security for our nation, but Congress cannot abdicate its core oversight and appropriations responsibilities in the process.” | 1 | 2026-04-25T05:38:36Z | 2026-04-25T05:40:21Z |
| https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-begich-lee-introduce-geo-power-act-expand-next-generation-geothermal | Reps. Begich, Lee Introduce Geo POWER Act to Expand Next-Generation Geothermal Energy Nationwide | 2026-04-23 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | House | AK | Nicholas J. Begich III | B001323 | begich.house.gov | begich | https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 23, 2026 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV) introduced the Geothermal Power Opportunity with Expanded Regions (Geo POWER) Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation geothermal energy projects across the United States. The Geo POWER Act establishes a new milestone-based demonstration program at the Department of Energy (DOE) to support innovative geothermal projects in regions that currently lack access to geothermal electricity. By pairing federal support with private investment, the bill seeks to unlock reliable, affordable, and scalable clean energy nationwide. “Geothermal energy has enormous, untapped potential to deliver reliable power across America,” said Congressman Nick Begich. “The Geo POWER Act will allow us to harness that potential by reducing risk, encouraging innovation, and expanding geothermal development into new regions, including in Alaska. By investing in innovation today, we can deliver affordable, dependable energy for American families in the long term.” “Here in Nevada and across the nation, geothermal is a promising and proven 24/7 clean energy source with immense potential for further growth,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “This bipartisan bill will help lower energy costs and advance American energy independence by scaling and speeding up the development of both our state’s — and our country’s — vast geothermal resources. At a time when energy costs are increasing across the nation, we need to embrace an all-of-the-above approach to help bring down southern Nevadans’ utility bills – this legislation, and the home-grown energy it supports, will do just that.” BACKGROUND: Next-generation geothermal technologies, such as enhanced geothermal systems, can generate clean electricity in a wide range of geologies, far beyond traditional geothermal hotspots. However, high upfront costs and geological uncertainty have limited deployment. The Geo POWER Act addresses these challenges by: Establ… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:19:40Z |
Advanced export
JSON shape: default, array, newline-delimited, object
CREATE TABLE [releases] (
[url] TEXT PRIMARY KEY,
[title] TEXT,
[date] TEXT,
[year] TEXT,
[month] TEXT,
[party] TEXT,
[chamber] TEXT,
[state] TEXT,
[member_name] TEXT,
[bioguide_id] TEXT,
[domain] TEXT,
[scraper] TEXT,
[source] TEXT,
[date_source] TEXT,
[text] TEXT,
[has_text] INTEGER,
[collected_at] TEXT,
[updated_at] TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
ON [releases] ([has_text]);