Press Releases
Sullivan Recognizes Longtime Alaska News Anchor Maria Downey as “Alaskan of the Week”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized Maria Downey, longtime Alaska news anchor, on the Senate floor Thursday for her journalistic career of more than 40 years. Downey first joined Alaska’s news industry in 1981 and became a full-time news anchor at Channel 2 in 1985, delivering the nightly news to homes across the state. Downey is renowned throughout Alaska for her sincere and intrepid reporting, service to her community, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of A… Continue Reading
01.26.24
Sullivan Condemns Biden’s LNG Export Permitting Ban
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a pause on all pending non-Free-Trade Agreement (FTA) export permit applications, effectively banning new export permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG). “Once again, President Biden has caved to far-left extremists, choosing politics over the actual climate science, gutting the American workforce, and putting America’s national security and our allies at risk,” Sen. Sulliva… Continue Reading
01.26.24
Congressional Delegation Applauds Milestone in Port of Nome Expansion Project
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), applauded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ announcement yesterday of a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) for the Port of Nome expansion project, which includes the construction of a new deep-water basin. The PPA, which legally binds the government and the State of Alaska to execute the project, was marked by a signing ceremony held in Nome. $250 million through the bipartisan… Continue Reading
01.25.24
Following Sullivan-Led Roundtable, AAHA and HUD Announce Alaska Housing Task Force
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) welcomed the announcement this week of a new task force by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), in partnership with the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities (AAHA), focused on addressing obstacles to affordable housing, especially in rural Alaska. The task force is a result of a roundtable meeting Sen. Sullivan convened in Anchorage last August with HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge and leaders from rural and urban Alaska com… Continue Reading
01.24.24
Sullivan, Budd Introduce Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act. They were joined by Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.). The bill would prohibit the Biden administration from releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) until any executive orders blocking energy development on federal land that would otherwise be available for leasing are revoked. “President Biden depleted … Continue Reading
01.19.24
OP-ED: Alaska Uniquely Positioned to Strengthen National Security During Dangerous Period
by Sen. Dan Sullivan
We are in one of the most dangerous period in U.S. history since World War II—a new era of authoritarian aggression led by the dictators in Moscow, Beijing and Tehran. This difficult reality faces us nearly every day: joint Russian and Chinese naval flotillas operating off Alaska’s coast, the barbaric attack by Iran-funded Hamas terrorists against Israel, other Iranian-backed terrorists lobbing missiles to shut down global shipping lanes in the Middle East, and the Chinese Communist Party threat… Continue Reading
01.19.24
Alaska Congressional Delegation Introduces Legislation to Settle Cape Fox’s Land Entitlement
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), introduced legislation to settle Cape Fox’s remaining land entitlement under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). The measure has the support of a wide coalition of communities in Southeast, Alaska. The legislation waives an existing statutory requirement that would compel Cape Fox Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation for the Village of Saxman, to use a portio… Continue Reading
01.17.24
Sullivan Says Houthis Terrorist Designation is an Overdue ‘Step Forward’ that ‘Doesn’t Go Far Enough’
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), released the following statement today after the Biden administration announced it will redesignate the Houthi rebels as a “specially-designated global terrorist group.” The Houthis had been designated both a “specially-designated global terrorist group” and a “Foreign Terrorist Organization” (FTO) by the Trump administration, but both designations were reversed by the Biden administration in… Continue Reading
01.16.24
ICYMI: Sullivan Says Tougher Deterrent Policies Will Help Avert War with Iran, Not Appeasement
WASHINGTON—In an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker last week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), pressed the Biden administration to reestablish deterrence with regard to Iran and its terrorist proxies following the announcement that U.S. and British military forces, with assistance from other allies, launched a strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen. For months, the Iranian-backed Houthis have been launching missiles and drones against… Continue Reading
01.13.24
Sullivan, Duckworth Congratulate Taiwan Following Successful Democratic Elections
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) congratulated the Taiwanese people following today’s successful democratic elections that resulted in a historic third consecutive term for the Democratic Progressive Party, led by President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim, which favors strong ties with the United States. The senators, who traveled to Taiwan in 2021 to deliver desperately-needed COVID-19 vaccines, issued the following statemen… Continue Reading
01.12.24
Sullivan Supports Overdue Strikes on Houthis in Yemen
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after a strike by U.S. and British military forces, with assistance from other allies, against Houthi rebels in Yemen. For months, the Houthis have been launching missiles and drones against military and commercial vessels traversing the Red Sea, substantially disrupting trade and shipping. “For months, I have been calling on the Biden administration to… Continue Reading
01.11.24
DHS Awards University of Alaska Anchorage $46M to Launch Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), welcomed the announcement that the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) was selected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead a consortium of U.S. academic institutions and other partners for a new Center of Excellence focused on Arctic research. The Arctic Domain Awareness Center (ADAC-ARCTIC) will be awarded $46 million over a 10-year period to provide research… Continue Reading
01.11.24
Senate Approves Sullivan-Kaine Resolution Commending Taiwan’s Commitment to Democracy on Eve of Taiwan Election
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a member of SASC and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of their resolution today commending Taiwan for its commitment to democratic elections and institutions, despite ongoing threats from the Chinese Communist Party. This resolution comes prior to Taiwan’s upcomin… Continue Reading
01.11.24
Sullivan Joins SASC Republicans Demanding Accountability for Department of Defense Chain of Command Crisis
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined 11 of his SASC colleagues on a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin raising basic questions about the failures related to his incapacitation and transfer of authority. The Senators expressed concern that the Secretary’s actions are in violation of the law and requested an immediate update on the timeline of events subsequent to the Secretary falling ill. The failures displayed … Continue Reading
01.10.24
On Eve Of Taiwan Election, Sullivan & Kaine Lead Bipartisan Resolution Commending Taiwan’s Commitment to Democracy
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a member of SASC and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will introduce a bipartisan resolution commending Taiwan for its commitment to democratic elections and institutions, despite ongoing threats from the Chinese Communist Party. This resolution comes prior to Taiwan’s upcoming presidential and legislati… Continue Reading
01.08.24
On Journal Editorial Report, Sullivan Says Taiwan Election is a Huge Vulnerability for Xi
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), emphasized in an interview on Fox News’ The Journal Editorial Report this weekend that Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election is a huge vulnerability for China’s dictator, Xi Jinping. Taiwan’s presidential election is set to occur on Saturday, January 13. “This is their eighth presidential election, and this is a huge vulnerability … Continue Reading
12.22.23
Sullivan Recognizes Miller Family and Santa Claus House as “Alaskans of the Week”
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized the Miller Family, longtime owners and operators of the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska, on the Senate floor. The Santa Claus House, opened by Con and Nellie Miller more than 70 years ago, is a staple for tourism in Interior Alaska, and attracts thousands of guests every year from across the world to experience the magic of Christmas in the real North Pole. For decades, the Miller family has brought Chri… Continue Reading
12.22.23
U.S. Treasury Finally Takes Action on Russian Seafood Imports Following 2-Year Sullivan-Led Campaign
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today lauded a new Executive Order and resulting U.S. Department of the Treasury determination that will finally revise current guidance that has allowed all Russian-origin seafood to bypass an earlier Executive Order banning its import into the United States. The new determination states that the current prohibition on Russian imports applies to salmon, pollock, cod and crab products harvested in waters under the jurisdiction of the Russian… Continue Reading
12.20.23
ICYMI: Sullivan Reiterates Call to End Russian Seafood Imports, Stand Up for Alaskan Fishermen
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today spoke on the Senate floor about the continued import of Russian seafood into the U.S., despite there being a prohibition in place. Sen. Sullivan again urged his colleagues to pass his U.S-Russian Federation Seafood Reciprocity Act of 2023, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would close a loophole allowing Russian harvested seafood that has been reprocessed in other countries to be imported into the U.S. at the same time American fisher… Continue Reading
12.19.23
Alaska Delegation Calls on Postal Regulatory Commission to Reject Unjust Postal Rate Increases for Alaskans
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) called on the Postal Regulatory Commission to reject consideration of the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) proposal to establish higher postal rates for mail delivered to the non-contiguous United States. In a letter sent today that was signed by the Alaska and Hawaiian Congressional delegations as well as delegates from each of the U.S. territories, the members of Congress w… Continue Reading
