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Sullivan Statement on Compromise Proposal to End the Partial Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today voted in support of legislation to fully fund the government and end the partial shutdown. "Today, the bipartisan proposal I supported would have re-opened the government, provided necessary funding to secure our Southern border with a barrier and also by using 21st Century technologies, and would fund an increase in much-needed border patrol agents and immigration judges. The bill would have also provided a degree of certainty to the DAC… Continue Reading
01.22.19
Sullivan Named Chairman of Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced that he has been selected to serve as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee (SASC) on Readiness and Management Support in the 116th Congress. In his capacity as Chairman of the SASC Subcommittee on Readiness, Sullivan will oversee military readiness across each branch within the Department of Defense, including training, logistics and maintenance issues and programs, military construction, installations and family h… Continue Reading
01.18.19
Sullivan, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Service members, Examine Health Effects of Toxic Burn Pits
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reintroduced the bipartisan Burn Pits Accountability Act to examine the health effects of exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals on service members and veterans. The legislation would require members of the Armed Forces to be evaluated for exposure to toxic airborne chemicals during routine health exams and direct the Secretary of Defense to record and share whether servicemembers were based o… Continue Reading
01.17.19
Sullivan Attends Missile Defense Review Announcement, Applauds Alaska Specific Focus
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Armed Services Committee, attended President Trump's and the Department of Defense's unveiling of the 2019 Missile Defense Review (MDR) at the Pentagon, which is the first update to American missile defense policy since 2010. "Over the past forty years, the issue of missile defense has been a largely partisan issue led by Republican Presidents," said Senator Sullivan. "Since entering the Senate, I have worked to reach a… Continue Reading
01.16.19
Sullivan Pushes Senate to Pass Pay our Coast Guard Act
WASHINGTON, DC- Yesterday evening, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) urged his Senate colleagues to take up and pass legislation that he and a bipartisan group of senators have introduced which would ensure that the more than 41,000 active members and retirees of the U.S. Coast Guard be paid throughout the partial government shutdown. Senator Sullivan is currently the chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Security, which has jurisdiction over the U.S. Coast Guard. To watch Senator Sul… Continue Reading
01.11.19
Sullivan Named Chair of Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Security
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced that he has been selected to serve as chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Security in the 116th Congress. This new subcommittee will provide oversight of the Coast Guard, Maritime Administration, Transportation Security Administration, the Merchant Marine, and other national security issues including drones, digital networks, and cybersecurity. "I'm honored to assume the chairmanship of this important subcommittee ta… Continue Reading
01.09.19
Sullivan Addresses Alaskans on Partial Government Shutdown and Border Security
WASHINGTON, DC-Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on camera to Alaskans about the partial government shutdown, and the broader issue of border security and how it relates to the shutdown. To watch Senator Sullivan's address to Alaskans, CLICK HERE. Below is a full transcription of Senator Sullivan's remarks: Hello Alaska and Happy 2019 to everybody. I hope you have a great holiday season. I certainly did with my wife and daughters in Anchorage and in Fairbanks as well. Today I … Continue Reading
01.08.19
Alaska Congressional Delegation Backs Governor’s Request for Federal Aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, sent a letter urging President Donald Trump to act promptly and approve Alaska Governor Michael Dunleavy's (R-AK) request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. This declaration would provide federal assistance for the State of Alaska to address the major earthquake that occurred on November 30, 2018, as well as impacts caused by subsequent aftershocks. In their letter, the Alaska Co… Continue Reading
01.04.19
Delegation Applauds Secretary of the Navy’s Decision to Name Future Destroyer After Senator Ted Stevens
WASHINGTON, DC - The Alaska Congressional Delegation today proudly announced that Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer has named a future Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer in honor of the late U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, who served as Alaska's Senator from 1968-2009. "It is an honor to help Secretary Spencer announce the naming of the USS Ted Stevens today," said Senator Sullivan. "As an Army Air Corps officer, a civil servant, and a historic U.S. Senator from our great state, Sena… Continue Reading
01.30.18
Sullivan Comments on President Trump’s First State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) shared the following video message after President Trump's first State of the Union address: Sullivan Shares Thoughts Following President Trump's First State of the Union (click image or here to watch, click here to download). ###… Continue Reading
01.26.18
SULLIVAN HONORS ALASKANS OF THE WEEK: ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY NORDIC SKI TEAM
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recognized the Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Team as part of his "Alaskan of the Week" series. Sullivan Honors APU Nordic Ski Team as Alaskans of the Week on the U.S. Senate Floor (click image or here to watch). RECOGNIZING THE ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY NORDIC SKI TEAM Mr. President, every week, I have been coming to the floor, going on 2 years now, to talk about what makes my State, the great State of Alaska, such an amazi… Continue Reading
01.26.18
Sullivan Questions Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on North Korea
WASHINGTON, DC - During yesterday's hearing of the Senate Armed Service Committee, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) questioned former Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger on the immediate threat and near-term challenges from a war with North Korea and likely impact on the proliferation of nuclear weapons. According to Dr. Kissinger, it was his first time speaking publicly on the issue. Senator Sullivan Questioning Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on North Korea (click image or her… Continue Reading
01.26.18
Delegation Urges Interior to Keep Chukchi, Beaufort, and Cook Inlet in New Offshore Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke to provide comment on the Alaska-specific offshore areas in the Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing for 2019-2024 that should be included in its Final Proposed Program. "We commend you for taking an inclusive approach that allows for meaningful public input as you determine where responsible develop… Continue Reading
01.24.18
Sullivan Applauds Administration for Extending Opioid Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement on the Trump administration's move late last week to extend the opioid public health emergency declaration, which was set to expire yesterday. "I applaud the Trump administration for extending the emergency declaration, which provides federal agencies the flexibility to address this devastating epidemic," Senator Sullivan said. "I will continue to work with the administration and my colleagues in the Senate to pu… Continue Reading
01.23.18
Sullivan Comments on DOD National Defense Strategy
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the 2018 National Defense Strategy (NDS), announced last week by Secretary of Defense James Mattis. "I applaud Secretary Mattis' 2018 National Defense Strategy, which I hope will help refocus our military on warfighting and the process of rebuilding the force, deepening and expanding alliances, and improving Department of Defense business practices," said S… Continue Reading
01.22.18
Sullivan Votes for Bipartisan Measure to Reopen Federal Government
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to reopen the federal government and extend the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years: "Today, an overwhelming majority in the Senate voted to end the government shutdown and to continue the broader negotiations on a long-term spending measure. This shutdown was entirely avoidable - something made clearer by the fact that what we passed today … Continue Reading
01.22.18
Delegation Hails Landmark Agreement for Life-Saving Road
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today released the following statements after the Department of the Interior and the King Cove Corp. signed an agreement authorizing a small land exchange needed to construct a short, gravel, life-saving road that will connect King Cove, Alaska to the all-weather airport in nearby Cold Bay. "Common sense and compassion have finally prevailed," Murkowski said. "For decades, the people of King Cove have … Continue Reading
01.21.18
Sullivan Shares Update and Message with Alaskans on Federal Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today shared the following message with Alaskans on the second day of the federal government shutdown: Senator Sullivan discussing the shutdown of the federal government with Alaskans (click above or here to watch). ###… Continue Reading
01.20.18
Sullivan Statement on Democrats Voting to Shut Down the Federal Government
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the federal government: "Tonight, we saw a manufactured crisis officially turn into a government shutdown - something that was absolutely preventable. The bipartisan bill we considered tonight, which funded the government until February 16th, was voted down not for the items it contained, but for what was not included - a long term agreement on immigration for which we st… Continue Reading
01.19.18
BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS URGES FINCEN TO STAY THE COURSE ON CANNABIS BANKING
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of Senators, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), today urged the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to keep in place guidance that has enabled some financial institutions to provide banking services for legitimate cannabis businesses in states that have legalized medical or recreational cannabis. In addition to Merkley and Murkowski, today's letter to FinCEN Director Kenneth Blanco was signed by Sens. Brian Schatz (D-H… Continue Reading