Press Releases

12.13.18

WASHINGTON, DC– Yesterday, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) outlined his opposition to S.J. RES 54, a resolution restricting U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen. S.J. RES 54 passed the Senate today by a vote of 56 to 41, with Sullivan voting in opposition. Senator Sullivan Outlines Opposition […]

12.11.18

WASHINGTON, DC –The U.S. Air Force announced on Friday that it is recommending the operational F-22 Raptors formerly housed at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) in Florida, be accommodated at other operational bases across the country, including at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. “We have recommended that the best path forward to increase readiness and […]

12.11.18

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) proposed revised definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: “I welcome […]

12.06.18

Sullivan Recognizes All Alaskans for Their Remarkable Response to Earthquake WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, as part of his “Alaskan of the Week” series, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recognized all Alaskans for their remarkable response to the November 30, 2018 earthquake the shook Southcentral Alaska. Sullivan honoring all Alaskans for their response to the […]

11.19.18

ICYMI: Sullivan Applauds Passage of Coast Guard Authorization Act in Speech on Senate Floor ANCHORAGE, AK — Last week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor following the passage of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, a  bipartisan and bicameral agreement he championed to reauthorize the Coast Guard for two years.   […]

11.19.18

ANCHORAGE, AK – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement in response to news that the British Columbia (B.C.) government will begin taking steps to clean up and permanently close the Tulsequah Chief Mine, which is located 40 miles northeast of Juneau. “I am encouraged to see the B.C. government taking a more […]

11.14.18

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chairman of the Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard subcommittee, today applauded the Senate passage of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, bipartisan legislation he co-authored to support the Coast Guard and its many missions. The legislation, which passed today by a vote of […]

10.20.18

*** To submit public testimony for the record, please email Public_Testimony@sullivan.senate.gov by November 1, 2018. *** ANCHORAGE, AK — US. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and the Coast Guard, convened a hearing titled “The State of Our Salmon,” on Saturday, October 20, 2018 during the Alaska Federation of Native annual convention […]

10.17.18

WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) held his first hearing as the new chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support to explore the Air Force’s efforts to improve its readiness – which has steadily declined over several decades. Senator Sullivan convened the hearing nearly six […]

10.11.18

WASHINGTON, DC –  U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recognized Lisa Sauder, the Executive Director of Bean’s Café in Anchorage, for her continued advocacy and work on behalf of the hungry and homeless. Lisa was honored as part of Senator Sullivan’s “Alaskan of the Week” series. Sullivan Honoring Lisa Sauder as Alaskan of the Week (Click image […]