WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement tonight in response to President Obama’s final State of the Union address: “I’ve always appreciated President Obama’s considerable oratorical skills. Tonight, I was heartened that he spent some time highlighting what’s good about our country and emphasizing America’s unique optimistic spirit. We can never forget that […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) expressed deep concern over the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) proposed regulatory changes to wildlife management on national wildlife refuges in Alaska, which would restrict access and limit hunting, fishing and trapping activities, preempting the State of Alaska’s authority and science-based management regime. In all, Alaska […]
WASHINGTON, D.C — U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement on the recent reports of a hydrogen bomb test by North Korea late last evening. “The disturbing news out of North Korea, if confirmed, further illustrates the strategic short-sidedness of removing America’s only Airborne Brigade Combat Team in the entire Asia-Pacific. “Alaska’s strategically […]
ANCHORAGE, AK — U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision that the Alexander Archipelago wolves in Southeast Alaska do not warrant protection as an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA): “I commend the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for following sound science, instead of […]
ANCHORAGE, AK – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today in reaction to President Obama’s announced gun control measures via executive action: “Like most Alaskans, I’m extremely troubled by President Obama’s executive actions that limit our Second Amendment rights. The president failed to get a gun control bill through a Senate controlled […]
WASHINGTON, D.C–Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement on the settlement of the dispute between the Republic of Korea and Japan over World War II-era “Comfort Women.” “I commend the leaders of both the Republic of Korea and Japan for directly addressing the painful and difficult issue of ‘Comfort Women’ during World War II […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, today welcomed unanimous passage of the Coast Guard Authorization Act, which included several key provisions vital to Alaskans’ interests. “Today’s unanimous passage of this important legislation demonstrates Congress’s strong commitment to the U.S. Coast Guard, which serves countless […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting against H.R. 2029, the Omnibus Appropriations Act, a $1.8 trillion spending and tax reform bill: “This was a difficult vote for me. This 2,200 page $1.8 trillion spending and tax reform bill contains several provisions that I have advocated for, and […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today regarding the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) legal decision that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) broke laws when it pushed for public support for the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule in 2014 and 2015. Specifically, the GAO’s report said that the […]
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting in support of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which passed the U.S. Senate on a vote of 85-12. This bipartisan bill is the most significant education reform since 2001, and will replace the outdated and ineffective standards that were […]