url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401854,"Don Young, Congressman for ALL Alaska and Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives, Begins 25th Term, Continues his Fight for Alaskans",2021-01-03,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,AK,Don Young,Y000033,donyoung.house.gov,,,legacy,"Don Young, Congressman for ALL Alaska and Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives, Begins 25th Term, Continues his Fight for Alaskans Washington, D.C. Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young was sworn in to begin his 25th term as Congressman for All Alaska. First elected in a special election on March 6, 1973, Congressman Young currently serves as Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives. In his position as Dean, Congressman Young administered the oath of office to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Video footage can be found by clicking here or on the image above. It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of the great State of Alaska in the U.S. House of Representatives, said Congressman Don Young. Throughout my service, I have witnessed our great nation persevere through difficult circumstances. It is clear that this global pandemic has deeply affected our economy, and inflicted significant hardship and pain on families in Alaska and across the country. There is much work ahead of us to get our country safely reopened and economy back on track, but I am more energized than ever to stand up for Alaska, and fight for the families that call our state home. Today, it was my responsibility as Dean of the House to swear in Speaker Pelosi, and I will continue using my position and long-time working relationships to ensure that families in Alaska have a bright and prosperous future for generations to come. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/bipartisan-group-of-senators-voters-have-spoken-congress-must-fulfill-responsibility-,"Bipartisan Group of Senators: Voters Have Spoken, Congress Must Fulfill Responsibility",2021-01-03,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,AK,Lisa Murkowski,M001153,www.murkowski.senate.gov,,,legacy,"01.03.21 Bipartisan Group of Senators: Voters Have Spoken, Congress Must Fulfill Responsibility U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Angus King (I-ME), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) issued the following statement on the upcoming Congressional certification of the 2020 Presidential election results. The 2020 election is over.All challenges through recounts and appeals have been exhausted.At this point, further attempts to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the 2020 Presidential election are contrary to the clearly expressed will of the American people andonly serve to undermine Americans' confidence in the already determined election results. The voters have spoken, and Congress must now fulfill its responsibility to certify the election results. In two weeks, we will begin working withour colleagues and the new Administration on bipartisan, common sense solutions to the enormous challenges facing our country.It is time to move forward. ### Note: Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is unattended. For further information, please contact Senator Murkowski's press office at 202-224-9301 or 202-224-8069. Visit our website at http://murkowski.senate.gov Print Email Tweet",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/chairman-murkowski-leads-enr-to-another-productive-congress,Chairman Murkowski Leads ENR to Another Productive Congress,2021-01-03,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,AK,Lisa Murkowski,M001153,www.murkowski.senate.gov,,,legacy,"01.03.21 Chairman Murkowski Leads ENR to Another Productive Congress U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today reflected on the work and accomplishments of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) over the past two years. The committee's accomplishments in the 116th Congress (2019-2020) include a sweeping public lands and natural resources package, the first major energy legislation to be enacted in 13 years, the confirmation of every considered nominee, and the passage of many individual measures by unanimous consent and as part of broader measures. While 2020 was a difficult year in many respects, the 116th Congress was a remarkably productive time for the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, as we steered part or all of somewhere close to 200 measures jurisdictional to us into federal law. We started 2019 with the passage of our bipartisan lands package, agreed to historic investments for the maintenance of our public lands early last year, and closed out 2020 with the first major update to our nation's energy laws in over a decade, Murkowski said. I thank my Ranking Member, Senator Manchin, for being a great partner and for working with me to find bipartisan solutions to the issues that came before us. I also thank the members of the committee for their contributions and collegial approach, the administration for its close working relationship, and our staffs, who worked hard to help us make these accomplishments a reality. Major Accomplishments Energy Act of 2020 Signed into law as Division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, in December 2020, this 550-page package is the first major energy legislation to be enacted in 13 years. The Energy Act prioritizes the research, development, and demonstration of a wide range of next-generation technologies that will keep American energy affordable and globally competitive while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, industry, and buildings. The Energy Act also takes the most meaningful legislative steps in decades to begin to rebuild domestic supply chains and improve America's mineral security. John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act Signed into law in March 2019 as Murkowski's S. 47, the Dingell Act encompassed more than 120 measures benefiting often-rural communities and public lands across the nation. Among other provisions, the legislation increased access and opportunities for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities on federal lands. The Dingell Act also addressed a longstanding inequity by allowing Alaska Native veterans who served during the Vietnam War to apply for their rightful land allotments. Great American Outdoors Act This landmark conservation measure authored by bipartisan members of ENR and largely comprised of two bills considered and reported by ENR became law in August 2020. It provides for historic investments needed to reduce long-standing, multi-billion dollar deferred maintenance backlogs on public lands. Confirmation of Executive Branch Nominations Over the course of 2019-2020, ENR considered and reported a total of 17 nominations for positions at the Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Every nominee considered by the committee was ultimately confirmed to the position they were nominated for. ENR ended the 116th Congress with no nominees pending on the Senate's Executive Calendar and a full complement of five commissioners serving at FERC. Western Water Package The year-end 2020 omnibus also included a package of western water bills as Division FF of Title XI. The water provisions begin to tackle the massive aging infrastructure issues facing water users; ensure Bureau of Reclamation facilities can be utilized to improve groundwater storage and management; authorize crucial water projects; and extend several programs important to modernizing water systems and saving water. Additional Accomplishments Murkowski and Manchin also worked together to pass a number of measures on a standalone basis and as part of other, larger bills that were headed to the President's desk. Examples include a two-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools program and legislation to preserve American battlefields, which were included in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act in late 2019. ENR Statistics for the 116th Congress Hearings and Roundtables 73 (70 hearings, 3 roundtables) Witnesses 253 Bills Considered in Committee 116 (excludes 120+ bills from the Dingell Act considered in 115th Congress) Bills Reported from Committee 78 Nominations Reported 17 Murkowski will remain on ENR in the 117th Congress and will retain her role as the lead Republican on the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee. Related Issues: Energy Print Email Tweet",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-i-will-vote-to-affirm-the-2020-election,Murkowski: I will vote to affirm the 2020 election,2021-01-02,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,AK,Lisa Murkowski,M001153,www.murkowski.senate.gov,,,legacy,"01.02.21 Murkowski: I will vote to affirm the 2020 election The oath I took at my swearing-in was to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and that is exactly what I will do' U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statement regarding the upcoming meeting of Congress to formally count the votes of the Electoral College and certify the 2020 presidential election: I swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and that is what I will do January 6just as I strive to do every day as I serve the people of Alaska. I will vote to affirm the 2020 presidential election. The courts and state legislatures have all honored their duty to hear legal allegations and have found nothing to warrant overturning the results. I urge my colleagues from both parties to recognize this and to join me in maintaining confidence in the Electoral College and our elections so that we ensure we have the continued trust of the American people. Background: Federal law requires the states to deliver certified Electoral College results to the Vice President, serving as president of the Senate, and other parties by December 23. Then, on January 6th, a joint meeting of Congress is held to certify the electoral votes and officially declare the winners of the presidential election. In the 2020 presidential election, President-elect Joe Biden received 306 votes and President Donald Trump received 232 votes from the Electoral College, with 270 votes needed to declare a winner. Print Email Tweet",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-votes-to-override-ndaa-veto,Murkowski Votes to Override NDAA Veto,2021-01-01,2021,2021-01,Republican,House,AK,Lisa Murkowski,M001153,www.murkowski.senate.gov,,,legacy,"01.01.21 Murkowski Votes to Override NDAA Veto Our Military Members, their Families and our Veterans Should Not be Pawns for Other Agendas U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today voted to override President Donald J Trump's veto of H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. The override passed by an overwhelming margin of 81-13. Earlier this month, I voted in favor of the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which passed both chambers of Congress with large bipartisan majorities. Today, I again voted to support the NDAA because it is absolutely the right thing to do for our men and women in uniform as well as the incredible nation they serve and protect, said Senator Murkowski. The NDAA will not only ensure our military forces are equipped to defend our national interests, but will also provide much-needed security to our military members, their families, and America's veterans during particularly uncertain times. The President's veto of this bill was unrelated to supporting our military and it's wrong to hold them hostage for issues that can better be addressed by separate legislation. I'm proud to show my continued support for America's brave men and women in uniform and encouraged that this bill will finally be enacted into law. Background: On December 22, Senator Murkowski voted in favor of the final Fiscal Year 2021 NDAA. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 84-13. Print Email Tweet",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z