WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) issued the following statement today regarding President Obama’s decision to commute the sentence of Private Manning, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for stealing U.S. government secrets and providing them to Wikileaks: “In recent weeks, we’ve seen stern condemnations and tough talk from President Obama […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of the U.S. Army Eric Fanning on Thursday presented U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) with the Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service Award, which recognizes a member of Congress for their distinguished work in the accomplishment of the Army’s mission. “I would like to sincerely thank Secretary Fanning for surprising me with […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) seek to identify Alaska attorneys interested in serving on the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. This information will be used in recommending to the President one or more candidates to succeed Senior U.S. District Judge Ralph Beistline, whose seat became […]
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week spoke on the Senate floor in recognition of Ernestine Hayes, of Juneau, who was recently named as the state’s 2017 Writer Laureate. Hayes is the first Alaskan to be recognized as part of Senator Sullivan’s new series, “Alaskan of the Week.” “The stories of Alaskans doing good work all […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced he has been selected to serve as chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard for the 115th Congress. “I am honored to assume the chairmanship of this important subcommittee tasked with oversight of our nation’s fisheries, oceans, marine resources, […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s designee to become the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, retired General John Kelly. “I was extremely impressed with General Kelly during our meeting […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted for a waiver enabling retired General James Mattis to serve as the next Secretary of Defense. The waiver passed on a vote of 81 to 17. “I believe General Mattis’s experience and insight warrant a waiver enabling […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, and U.S. Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today introduced companion bills to accelerate an equal value land exchange between the Alaska Mental Health Trust (Trust) and the U.S. Forest Service. The legislation, which nearly passed last Congress, protects important community viewsheds, local trails, and […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today commented on the ObamaCare repeal resolution that passed the U.S. Senate earlier this evening with his support. “Today the Senate took the first major step toward repealing the Affordable Care Act, keeping our promise to the American people,” said Senator Sullivan. “‘If you like your health […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate, Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today released the following statement after questioning Elaine Chao, nominated to be the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, in a committee hearing. “Elaine Chao is an ideal candidate to lead the Department of Transportation, […]