WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today on the White House’s proposed fiscal year 2018 budget request: “First and foremost, it’s important to remember that Congress holds the power of the purse, and will ultimately fund the federal government. This budget request from the White House is a first […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today offered congratulations to Mitch Seavey and his team on winning the 45th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. “For six years going, the Seaveys have led the pack in the Last Great Race, a proud distinction for this revered Alaska family,” said Senator Sullivan. “I’m sure Dallas isn’t excited […]
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke yesterday on the Senate floor in recognition of Glen Hanson, a longtime volunteer with the Iditarod Air Force who is currently assisting with the logistics of the 45th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Hanson was recognized as part of Senator Sullivan’s series, “Alaskan of the Week.” The following is […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today regarding Repsol and Armstrong Oil & Gas’s recent discovery on the North Slope of Alaska, which the companies report is the largest U.S. onshore oil discovery in 30 years. “Today’s news underscores why I remain optimistic about Alaska’s economic future despite the challenges we […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) issued the following statement after an hour-long meeting with President Trump and Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke at the White House this afternoon. The group discussed a wide array of issues important to Alaska. “We had a productive meeting with President Trump […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) announced today that he will serve as a co-chair of the Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus for the 115th Congress. Originally founded by Representatives Jeff Denham (R-CA) and Tim Walz (D-MN), and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), the caucus aims to shed light on the challenges Active Duty, Reserve […]
HOUSTON, TX – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Armed Services Committee, reacted to reports of four more ballistic missiles being launched by North Korea today. “North Korea is quickly emerging as the most imminent threat to U.S. national security and the global order,” said Senator Sullivan. “Kim Jong-un’s single-minded pursuit of […]
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week spoke on the Senate floor in recognition of Joyce McCombs, director of the community library in Delta Junction, and recent winner of the Alaska Library Association’s Audrey P. Kolb Public Library Service Award for her “significant, innovative activities” to improve the library and serve the community. McCombs was recognized as part […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today released the following statement after meeting with Judge Neil Gorsuch, nominated by President Trump to the U.S. Supreme Court: “I was pleased to meet with Judge Neil Gorsuch and learn more about his views ahead of his confirmation hearing later this month. Judge Gorsuch demonstrated the […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, this morning announced that the National Marine Fisheries Service will be implementing the necessary regulations to ensure a timely halibut fishery off the coast of Alaska, which is set to open on March 11, 2017. “I am pleased to […]