WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure today held a joint hearing to review the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Army Corps) jointly proposed rule to redefine what are “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan today announced they have introduced legislation that would make “Denali” the official name of America’s tallest peak – the most widely-used designation of the 20,230 foot tall mountain given by the state’s Koyukon Athabascan residents (Deenaalee). The bill would reverse a century-old decision: 19th Century prospector […]
Sullivan Questions Secretary of Defense Nominee at Confirmation Hearing Senator discusses geostrategic importance of Alaska, timeline for defeating ISIS, threat of Iran with Dr. Carter WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today questioned Secretary of Defense nominee Dr. Ashton Carter on a variety of national security issues during his confirmation hearing before the Senate […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted 99-0 to approve the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, of which he is a co-sponsor. The legislation will improve mental health care and suicide prevention resources for […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the weekend, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) travelled to the National Training Center, Ft. Irwin, CA to observe the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division during the brigade’s training rotation. While at the National Training Center, Sen. Sullivan, who was accompanied by Major General Michael Shields, commander of U.S. Army […]
Remarks prepared for delivery: Mr. President, today I stand in support of the Keystone Pipeline project. As an Alaskan, I feel it’s important to talk about this bill and the importance of American energy infrastructure. I live in a state with one of the world’s largest pipelines. In 1973, after bitter debate, similar to the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Armed Services Committee member Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today highlighted to the Chiefs of Staff of the four military branches, the military and geo-strategic importance of Alaska, and mentioned to his fellow Armed Services Committee colleagues that they will be hearing about Alaska’s important national security role often. During the hearing, Sen. […]
Highlights need to stop project delays, access federal land, respect the rule of law and roll back regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) delivered his maiden address to the U.S. Senate today, expressing his support of the Keystone XL Pipeline, his outrage over the Obama administration’s latest actions on ANWR, and highlighted his […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young today held a press conference to discuss their plans to work together to reverse the Obama administration’s decision to further block access to Alaska’s oil and natural gas resources in federal areas. Click to view the video of press conference The administration […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaska’s Congressional Delegation and Gov. Bill Walker today denounced President Obama and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell for launching an unprecedented assault on Alaska that will have long-lasting effects on the state’s economy and the nation’s energy security. In coordination with the White House, Secretary Jewell will announce this week – starting today – […]