Press Releases
Murkowski, Sullivan, Schatz, Hirono Urge FCC to Stop Plan That Threatens Funding For Programs That Help Millions of Americans Access Phone And Internet Services
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai'i) called on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai to end his efforts that would threaten funding for programs that help millions of Americans in rural communities access telephone and internet services. "Especially in rural areas, USF programs have been key to redefining access to services and ensuring that the most vulnerable Ame… Continue Reading
10.23.19
Alaska Delegation Pays Tribute to Senator Ted Stevens
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today joined in celebrating the life and legacy of the late Senator Ted Stevens and his contributions to Alaska and the nation. The Alaska Congressional Delegation joined members of the Stevens family, friends, congressional colleagues, and former staff at a ceremonial unveiling of a portrait of Senator Stevens, which will be hung in the U.S. Capitol. At the time he left office, Senator Stevens… Continue Reading
10.23.19
SPEECH: Honoring Alaska's Late Senator Ted Stevens
Mr. President, I want to add my voice in recognizing what an important day it is here. I want to thank the Senators from Alabama and Mississippi and, of course, my good friend Senator Murkowski. Many other Senators--the Senators from California, Iowa--all came to the floor already today to talk about this great American, this great Alaskan. I try to come to the floor about once a week, and I do a speech that I call the ``Alaskan of the Week'' to talk about an Alaskan who has done great s… Continue Reading
10.17.19
Alaska Congressional Delegation Applauds Historic DOJ Public Safety Investments for Alaska
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today applauded the Department of Justice's announcement that Attorney General Barr will award $42 million in grant funding to improve public safety in rural Alaska. Specifically, the funding aims to address the lack of law enforcement in communities across Alaska through support for Alaska Native villages, tribes, and victim services. Attorney General Barr made the announcement during a teleco… Continue Reading
10.16.19
Senators Sullivan, Murkowski Praise Nomination of Joshua Kindred
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) applauded President Donald J. Trump's announcement on his intent to nominate Joshua Kindred to serve as United States District Court Judge for the District of Alaska. "I congratulate Joshua on being nominated to serve on the federal bench for the District of Alaska," said Senator Sullivan. "With his extensive criminal and trial experience, combined with a deep understanding of Alaska and Alaska-centric federal l… Continue Reading
10.15.19
Delegation Welcomes Draft of Tongass-Specific Roadless Rule
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (Forest Service) announced the release of its draft Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest in southeast Alaska. "I'm very pleased the administration has listened to Alaskans and is proposing a full exemption from the Roadless Rule as its preferred alternative," Murkowski said. "I thank President Tr… Continue Reading
10.11.19
Sullivan Announces New Fairbanks Regional Director
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced that Greg Bringhurst has been hired as his Fairbanks regional director and rural advisor. Bringhurst will replace Leslie Hajdukovich, who served in this position for the last four and a half years. "I was so thankful to have Leslie representing the office in Fairbanks. Together with our fantastic constituent relations representative Lisa Harbo, Leslie provided excellent service to Interior residents and was a joy to work with. W… Continue Reading
10.04.19
President Signs Alaska Remote Generator Bill into Law
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, President Donald J. Trump signed S. 163, the Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act. This legislation, introduced by U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Alaska Congressman Don Young (R-AK), and co-sponsored by Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), relaxes stringent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission regulations for generators used in remote Alaska to allow residents in these communities to reliably and affordably power their villages. "Prior to this bill b… Continue Reading
09.25.19
Sullivan Presses for Improved Fishery Disaster Declaration and Relief Process
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing titled, "Fishery Failures: Improving the Disaster Declaration and Relief Process" to examine federal and stakeholder perspectives on the fishery disaster process and how those disasters impact local communities. The hearing also examined recent and pending disaster declarations and how the process for both declaration and relief could be improved. Before asking his questions, Senator Dan Sullivan (… Continue Reading
09.25.19
Senate Committees Approve Sullivan-Whitehouse Bill to Save Our Seas
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) today applauded passage of two parts of the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act (introduced in whole as S. 1982) by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. A third piece of the bill awaits action by the Senate Commerce Committee. The Save Our Seas 2.0 Act was introduced in June to address the plastic debris crisis threatening coastal economies and harmi… Continue Reading
09.23.19
SPEECH: Winning the New Cold War with China and How America Should Respond
I. Introduction It is a special privilege for me to take part in the annual B.C. Lee Lecture Series. I want to thank the Lee Family for their support of this proud tradition of addressing what are very important issues for American foreign policy, and I also want to thank the Heritage Foundation for the great work that they do on so many issues. It truly is an honor to be here. The United States has a very long history in the Indo-Pacific and has recognized for centuries that our own future is… Continue Reading
09.20.19
Sullivan Applauds VA Funding of Metlakatla Veterans Cemetery
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has awarded nearly $1.1 million in grant funding for the creation of a Veterans Cemetery in Metlakatla, Alaska. This announcement is the culmination of cooperative work between U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Metlakatla leaders, and the VA's National Cemetery Administration (NCA). "We've been working toward this goal for years and it is a huge achievement for the entire Metlakatla community," said Senator S… Continue Reading
09.20.19
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Alaina Vik
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) yesterday recognized Alaina Vik, of Eagle River, Alaska, on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Alaina is a thirteen-year-old girl scout who sold more cookies than any other scout in the entire state. Alaina built on her accomplishment by establishing "Operation Sweet Support," which takes donations and distributes cookies, as well as other items, like pencils and snacks, to troops from Alaska deployed overseas, many in the Middle East. So far she has … Continue Reading
09.18.19
Alaska Remote Generator Bill Headed to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Alaska Congressman Don Young (R-AK) to relax stringent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission regulations for generators used in remote Alaska, paving the way for Alaskans in these communities to reliably and more affordably power their villages. S. 163, the Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, which now heads to the President… Continue Reading
09.12.19
Sullivan Condemns House Democrats’ Reckless ANWR Vote
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today released a statement condemning the passage of H.R. 1146 in the House of Representatives, a bill to repeal the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) oil and gas program that was signed into law as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. "This morning, Democrats in the U.S. House flagrantly ignored the voice of a strong, consistent majority of Alaskans, including those who actually live in ANWR, by passing a reckless bill to block explo… Continue Reading
08.22.19
Sullivan Statement on Cancelation of RKV Missile Defense Program
SOLDOTNA, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding the Department of Defense's announcement to cancel the Redesigned Kill Vehicle (RKV) program effective today: "I am deeply concerned about the announcement to cancel the Redesigned Kill Vehicle program. Given the continued evolution of advanced adversaries' missile capabilities and still uncertain and unpredictable nature of North Korean leader Kim Jong… Continue Reading
08.21.19
Sullivan Statement on Assistant Secretary of the Interior Joe Balash
UNALASKA, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement regarding Assistant Secretary of the Interior Joe Balash's announcement that he will be leaving the Department of the Interior (DOI) later this month: "Joe Balash has been a dedicated public servant for over twenty years," said Senator Sullivan. "During his tenure at the Department of the Interior, he worked tirelessly to promote the goal of American energy dominance, and understood that Alaska was key to that goal… Continue Reading
08.14.19
2019 State Fair Materials
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08.02.19
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Cheryl Venechuk
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) yesterday recognized Cheryl Venechuk, of Healy, Alaska, on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Venechuk is a proud member of Laborers Union Local 942 in Fairbanks and a champion for women in the construction trades sector, in addition to serving as an integral member of her community. Senator Sullivan recognized Venechuk as part of his series, "Alaskan of the Week." Tribute to Cheryl Venechuk Mr. President, it is the time of week again when I c… Continue Reading
08.02.19
Sullivan, Coons Introduce E-SERVICE Act to Better Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) yesterday introduced S. 2397, the Electronic Service for Effectiveness, Reduction of Violence, and Improved Court Efficiency (E-SERVICE) Act, legislation to push protection orders into the 21st century, establishing new pilot program grants to explore the electronic service of protection orders. "Women in abusive situations rely on the force of a court order to protect themselves and, oftentimes, their children," said Se… Continue Reading