Press Releases
Sullivan Honors Alaskans of the Week: Doug & April Moore
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized Doug and April Moore, of Talkeetna, on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week. Doug and April are owners of Moores' Hardware and Building Supply in Talkeetna-an iconic establishment in the area. The Moores are devoted to their employees and heavily involved in the community, giving generously to those who need help, including donating time and equipment to those who lost structures during the wildfires that spread throughout the re… Continue Reading
01.10.20
Sullivan’s Save Our Seas 2.0 Act Passes Senate Unanimously
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate yesterday evening voted unanimously to pass S. 1982, the Save Our Seas (SOS) 2.0 Act,legislation introduced by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) to address the plastic debris crisis threatening coastal economies and harming marine life. SOS 2.0 builds on the success of the Save Our Seas Act, introduced by Senators Sullivan and Whitehouse, and signed into law by President Trump in October 2018. "Save Our… Continue Reading
01.09.20
Sullivan Applauds Trump Admin. Modernizing NEPA Environmental Reviews
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement regarding the Trump administration's release of a proposed rule to modernize and accelerate environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). "Because of our broken public works and environmental approval process, our country's infrastructure is in serious disrepair," said Senator Sullivan. "Our bridges, our water mains, our transportation corridors, our energy grid-the very foundation… Continue Reading
01.09.20
Alaska and Hawaii Delegation Introduce Bill to Improve Economic Prosperity of Tribes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) today introduced the "Inspiring Nationally Vibrant Economies Sustaining Tribes (INVEST) Act. This legislation aims to make significant improvements to the existing New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program to more effectively reach Native American communities, such as those in Alaska and Hawaii. For the full text of the bill, click here. "Despite the impressive record of the … Continue Reading
12.23.19
Congressional Delegation Applauds Grant to Assist Young Victims of Sex Trafficking Awarded to Covenant House Alaska
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $950,000 in grant funding to Covenant House Alaska to assist minor victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. "Human trafficking is undoubtedly one of the most horrific crimes and is unfortunately happening in all corners of the state. It's the second fastest growing crime on Alaska soil-happening in plain sight," sai… Continue Reading
12.23.19
Sullivan, Murkowski & King Introduce Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Angus King (I-Maine) have introduced S. 3080, the Arctic Naval Focus Act of 2019, legislation directing the federal government to recognize the importance of the Arctic region to our country's national and economic security interests, and to put forward a strategy for the U.S. fleet's ability to operate in the Arctic and respond to challenges. "As new sea lanes emerge and maritime traffic rapidly increases in … Continue Reading
12.19.19
Sullivan Votes for Funding Bills
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement after voting today to fund the federal government though September 30-the end of fiscal year 2020. "While I continue to believe that the process by which we fund the government is fundamentally flawed and must be reformed, these bills include significant wins for Alaskans. At long last, we were able to repeal the Affordable Care Act's so-called Cadillac Tax. This tax, up to 40 percent on health insurance plan… Continue Reading
12.18.19
Sullivan Works to Include Air Traffic Controllers Hiring Reform in NDAA
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass the conference report to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which now heads to the President's desk for his signature. Among the many provisions included in the final legislation was the Air Traffic Controllers Hiring Reform Act, a bill cosponsored by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), which will reform the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) current hiring process for air traffic controllers (ATC) by giving a… Continue Reading
12.18.19
Alaska Delegation Locks In Two More Years of Secure Rural Schools
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after successfully including a two-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program in the final Appropriations measures for Fiscal Year 2020. All three delegation members are strong proponents of the program, which many Alaska communities are forced to rely on due to declining timber receipts from surrounding federal lands. "From the Kenai Peninsula to Yak… Continue Reading
12.17.19
Bipartisan Defense Bill Heads to the President’s Desk with Sullivan’s Support
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today joined 85 of his colleagues in voting to pass the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) following a constructive conference process between the House and Senate. The bill authorizes $738 billion in critical defense spending and includes numerous provisions and amendments introduced by Sullivan, many of which directly impact Alaska. "The passage of this year's NDAA -… Continue Reading
12.17.19
Sullivan Works to Strengthen 8(a) Contracting in NDAA
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today voted with 85 of his colleagues to pass the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes $738 billion in critical defense spending and includes many provisions introduced by Sullivan that positively impact Alaska. One Sullivan-provision of particular importance would undo a discriminatory contracting requirement that applied only to businesses owned by tri… Continue Reading
12.16.19
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Hugh “Bud” Fate
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized Dr. Hugh "Bud" Fate, of Fairbanks, Alaska, on the floor of the U.S. Senate last week. Bud, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, is a legend across Alaska. He has been a rodeo cowboy, a college football player, a roughneck, a soldier, a gold miner, a carpenter, a hunter, a commercial and subsistence fisherman, a dog musher, a bush pilot, a dentist, a businessman, a state representative, an author, an artist-an Alaskan renaiss… Continue Reading
12.12.19
Sullivan Chairs Hearing on Coast Guard Arctic Strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Security, today convened a hearing, "Expanding Opportunities, Challenges, and Threats in the Arctic: A Focus on the U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Strategic Outlook," to examine the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) current presence in the Arctic and what capabilities or infrastructure the service needs to meet America's strategic priorities in the region. Additionally, Sullivan announced the formation of t… Continue Reading
12.11.19
Arctic Shipping Legislation Advances in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON D.C.-U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee, today thanked his colleagues on the committee for voting unanimously to advance the Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee Act, legislation to address the impacts and opportunities of increasing shipping and maritime traffic. The bill was introduced by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and sponsored by Sullivan, Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.… Continue Reading
12.11.19
Sullivan, Baldwin, Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) introduced bipartisan legislation today to expand community-based outreach that will help veterans access services to improve their health and wellness and prevent suicides. The number of veteran suicides nationwide continues to rise, and approximately 14 of the 20 veterans who die by suicide each day are not receiving care from the Veterans Health Administration (V… Continue Reading
12.11.19
Sullivan, Tester Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) are today celebrating the passage of the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act, a bipartisan, bicameral effort to help tackle one of the nation's most pressing health concerns-veteran suicide. The senators' legislation requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the responsibilities, workload, training, and vacancy rates of Suicide Prevention Coordinators at the Department of Veterans A… Continue Reading
12.09.19
IN THE PIPELINE: 18 Billionth Barrel of Alaskan Crude for TAPS
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, the operator of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), announced the 18-billionth barrel of oil entered Pump Station 1 of the 800-mile pipeline-more than double what was originally projected. "TAPS is not just a pipeline, it is Alaska's economic lifeline. From day one, Alaska's pipeline has helped us build our state wh… Continue Reading
12.05.19
Sullivan, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Prevent Overmedication Among Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced the Veterans Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act, legislation that would direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct an independent expert study on the deaths of all veterans being treated at the VA who died by suicide or from a drug overdose in the last five years. "Throughout my service as an officer in the Marine… Continue Reading
12.05.19
Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution to Support At-Risk Youth and Help Eliminate Homelessness
WASHINGTON, DC - A bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) recognizing November as National Runaway Prevention Month passed the U.S. Senate this week. The resolution will help raise awareness of the nationwide runaway and homeless youth crisis and educate the public on how to help end youth homelessness. U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Al… Continue Reading
12.04.19
Sullivan Introduces Alaskan Federal District Court Nominee at Judiciary Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today introduced Joshua Kindred, President Donald J. Trump's nominee to serve as the U.S. District Court judge for the District of Alaska, in a hearing on pending judicial nominations in the Senate Judiciary Committee. "I first met Josh a decade ago, Mr. Chairman, when I was Alaska's Attorney General. He was working with me as a prosecutor in the Criminal Division. I was impressed then, and continue to be impressed, with his fierce commitmen… Continue Reading