Press Releases
Sullivan Highlights Need for “Golden Dome” Amid Evolving Threats from China and Russia
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), highlighted the need for President Trump’s planned “Golden Dome” missile defense system, and the critical role Alaska will play, in an interview with Greta Van Susteren last night on Newsmax. Sen. Sullivan, the leader on missile defense in Congress since coming to the Senate in 2015, attended an announcement this week at the White House on the Trump administration’s vision of a layered, integrate… Continue Reading
05.20.25
Sullivan Joins President Trump for Golden Dome Missile Defense Announcement
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Jim Banks (R-Ind.), all members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today joined President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Vice Chief of Space Operations General Michael Guetlein at the White House for an announcement about the administration’s plan for a Golden Dome missile defense system for America. Sens. Sullivan and Cramer also announced the imminent introduction of their legislation… Continue Reading
05.16.25
Sullivan Secures Army Corps Pledge to Fast-Track Juneau Flooding Solution
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, received commitments from Adam Telle, President Trump’s nominee to head the Army Corps of Engineers, to expedite efforts to protect homes and property from the recurring threat of glacial lake outburst flooding in Juneau, Alaska. Sen. Sullivan emphasized the unique challenges facing Alaska’s capital city, where seasonal glacial flooding has become an urgent concern, damaging hund… Continue Reading
05.16.25
Army Corps Nominee Commits to Sullivan to Prioritize Alaska’s Nome Port Project
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee, secured a commitment this week from Adam Telle, nominated to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works in charge of the Army Corps of Engineers, to prioritize the Port of Nome project, the nation’s first deep-draft Arctic port, in light of Alaska’s strategic importance constituting the entirety of America’s Arctic. “The Port of Nome has bipartisan support,” said Sen. … Continue Reading
05.16.25
Sullivan, Merkley, Curtis Condemn CCP’s Transnational Repression, Press for Sanctions on Hong Kong Judiciary Officials
WASHINGTON—This week, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), incoming chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), co-chair of the CECC, and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Hong Kong Judicial Sanctions Act, which would hold officials of Hong Kong’s judiciary accountable for human rights violations and support Hong Kongers facing persecution from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its accomplices in Hong Kong. Additionally, the senators this w… Continue Reading
05.14.25
Sullivan, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Increase Funding for USDA Program Supporting Farmers and Ranchers in Alaska and Hawaii
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) this week reintroduced the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment (RTCP) Revitalization Act, legislation to secure additional funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) RTCP Program. The RTCP program enables geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in Alaska, Hawaii, and other insular areas to receive reimbursements for costs incurred when transporting supplies such as feed, fertilizer, and equipm… Continue Reading
05.12.25
ICYMI: Sullivan Applauds “Big and Bold” Upgrades to Alaska Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Sullivan (R-Alaska) welcomed the announcement of upgrades to air traffic control systems with Alaska-specific provisions from the Department of Transportation (DOT) in an interview on Friday with Alaska’s News Source. The federal overhaul includes top-to-bottom reforms to the U.S. air traffic control system and the addition of 174 new weather stations specifically for Alaska. Sen. Sullivan emphasized the transformative potential of these upgrades for Alaska aviation safet… Continue Reading
05.09.25
Sullivan Applauds DOT Air Traffic Safety Overhaul with Critical Upgrades & 174 New Weather Stations for Alaska
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Sullivan (R-Alaska) today celebrated the announcement from the Department of Transportation (DOT) of a new effort to build a state-of-the-art air traffic control system to enhance safety in the sky, reduce delays, and provide air traffic controllers with modern, reliable equipment. This overhaul includes several Alaska-specific provisions, including the addition of 174 new weather stations for the state and a modernization of flight service systems. These upgrades … Continue Reading
05.02.25
Sullivan, Van Hollen Recognize U.S. Foreign Service Day
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), co-founders of the bipartisan Senate Foreign Service Caucus, announced a resolution celebrating May 2, 2025 as “Foreign Service Day.” The day recognizes the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States and honors the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty. Foreign Service Day has been celebrated on the first Friday … Continue Reading
05.01.25
Sullivan Presses Commerce Nominee on NOAA Surveys Needed for Alaska Fishermen
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today pressed the nominee to serve as deputy secretary of the Department of Commerce, Mr. Paul Dabbar, on concerns about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) ability to complete fisheries stock surveys in Alaska if staffing and approved funding from the department are not prioritized. Sen. Sullivan noted in the committee hearing that conducting surveys i… Continue Reading
05.01.25
Commerce Committee Unanimously Passes Sullivan-Whitehouse FISH Act to Combat Illegal Foreign Seafood Harvest
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) thanked their colleagues on the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee for unanimously passing their Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest (FISH) Act yesterday. The FISH Act would combat foreign illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by blacklisting offending vessels from U.S. ports and waters, bolstering the U.S. Coast Guard’s enforcement capabilities and partnerships, and advancing i… Continue Reading
04.30.25
Sullivan, Booker Introduce Bipartisan Keep Finfish Free Act
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the Keep Finfish Free Act, bipartisan legislation to prohibit federal agencies from issuing any permit or taking any other action to authorize or facilitate commercial finfish aquaculture operations in federal waters, known as the exclusive economic zone, from 3 to 200 nautical miles off U.S. shores, unless Congress passes future legislation explicitly authorizing such permits. The legislation is consiste… Continue Reading
04.29.25
Fentanyl Awareness Day: Submission Deadline Extended for Senator Sullivan’s Student PSA Competition
WASHINGTON—In honor of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today reminded Alaskans today of the May 31st extended deadline for high school students across Alaska to participate in a public awareness campaign to educate their peers and fellow Alaskans about the dangers of fentanyl. The competition is part of the statewide “One Pill Can Kill Alaska” public awareness campaign Senator Sullivan launched in May of 2024. Since the campaign began, Senator Sullivan has h… Continue Reading
04.17.25
Sullivan Welcomes Executive Order on Enhancing American Seafood Competitiveness
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today praised an executive order issued by President Donald Trump to strengthen U.S. and Alaska fisheries. As the chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, Sen. Sullivan has been working with the Trump administration and introducing legislation to address challenges facing Alaska’s fishermen, including global trading practices that disadvantage Alaska fisheries, and regulations that burden Alaska fishermen. … Continue Reading
04.14.25
OP-ED: Seizing opportunities for Alaska with the Trump administration
by Sen. Dan Sullivan
I recently delivered my annual address to the Legislature in Juneau. I spoke about the success we’ve had in continuing our military build-up, including the possibility of re-opening the U.S. Navy base in Adak, to counter the unprecedented number of Russian and Chinese incursions near our air and waters. I spoke about our veterans and how we’re continuing to work to make sure they get the benefits they have earned. We’ve also passed significant legislation, the Social Security Fairness Act, to e… Continue Reading
04.11.25
Sullivan Recognizes Fairbanks Philanthropist Jay Ramras as “Alaskan of the Week”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized Fairbanks native Jay Ramras on the Senate floor yesterday. For decades, Jay has invested in his community through the preservation of historical landmarks and support for his fellow Alaskans, volunteering his time and resources to charitable causes, and fostering a thriving Jewish community in the Last Frontier. Jay was recognized as part of Sen. Sullivan’s series, “Alaskan of the Week.” Tribute to Jay Ramras Mr. President, it is Thu… Continue Reading
04.11.25
ICYMI: KTUU Highlights Sullivan Effort to Secure $25 Million Investment in Alaska Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) welcomed the announcement of a $25 million investment in Alaska aviation safety from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in an interview with Alaska’s News Source yesterday. This investment is the result of a Sullivan-authored provision in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 authorizing $25 million annually for the Don Young Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative (DYAASI) from FY 2025 through 2028. The investment includes the increase of satellite… Continue Reading
04.11.25
INDOPACOM Commander Recommends Reopening Adak Naval Base in Alaska
WASHINGTON—Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), in a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) yesterday, endorsed reopening the shuttered Adak Naval Air Station in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and increasing the operability of the nearby Eareckson Air Station. Paparo’s support came in response to questions posed by U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), who has long pushed to reopen Adak as part of the larger build-up of U.S. military a… Continue Reading
04.10.25
Sullivan Legislation for VA Accountability Passes Senate
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), celebrated the passage of the Protecting Regular Order (PRO) for Veterans Act in the Senate. Sen. Sullivan, along with 10 of his Senate colleagues, introduced the legislation to establish greater accountability and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after a stunning multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall in 2024 followed by a multi-billion-dollar surplus two months later. T… Continue Reading
04.09.25
Delegation Welcomes $25 Million FAA Investment in Alaska Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today welcomed a $25 million investment in Alaska aviation safety by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the FAA’s Don Young Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative (DYAASI). This investment is a result of a Sullivan provision in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 authorizing $25 million annually for DYAASI from FY 2025 through 2028. The initiative was established by the FAA in respon… Continue Reading