WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting in support of the continuing resolution, which funds the federal government until December 9, 2016, and fully funds military construction and veteran affairs for FY 2017. “While I fundamentally disagree with the process, it was important to ensure that the […]
WASHINGTON, DC – A bill co-sponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) to enhance and integrate native tourism, empower native communities, and expand unique cultural tourism opportunities in the United States, the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act, has been signed into law by President Obama. Congressman Don Young […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) today announced that their bipartisan bill to help combat domestic abuse and sexual violence by increasing access and promoting pro-bono legal services for victims of domestic violence was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Don Young (R-AK) and Congressman Joe Kennedy […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) joined a group of conservative senators to launch the Senate Opportunity Coalition, a new initiative organized by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), aimed at ensuring that every family across the nation has access to the American Dream. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), James Lankford (R-OK) and Marco Rubio […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today praised the Senate for passing the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA), which includes several key provisions vital to Alaska’s water and wastewater infrastructure that Senator Sullivan – as a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, where the bill originated – fought for. Senator […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Don Young introduced the Ensuring Health Care Opportunities Act of 2016 which will help Alaskans struggling with the high cost of health insurance, and strive to attract more insurance companies to Alaska. President Obama, and many of those who voted for the […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) along with Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today introduced the Empower Burma Act, legislation that aims to assist in Burma’s democratic transition by requiring the United States to lead a worldwide effort to assist in Burma’s economic development. The introduction of the legislation coincides with Nobel Peace Prize […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) issued the following statement today regarding reports of another nuclear weapon test by North Korea. “North Korea’s continued provocative behavior is deeply troubling,” said Senator Sullivan. “It is why I support a more robust missile defense system that will keep our country safe against rogue actors like […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alaska Congressional Delegation joined together to again urge Secretary of State John Kerry to address the downstream risks that mining in British Columbia may pose to Alaska and Alaskans. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young wrote a letter (attached) to Secretary Kerry, seeking his Department’s engagement in their […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) took to the Senate floor today to rebuke Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senate Democrats for again filibustering the defense appropriations bill, the sixth such filibuster in the past year and a half. The legislation, which includes critical funding for America’s troops serving overseas, passed out […]