Press Releases
Alaska Delegation Welcomes Critical HIDTA Designation to Combat Drug Trafficking and Reduce Supply of Illegal Drugs
WASHINGTON, DC - The Alaska Congressional Delegation today welcomed a critical announcement by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to help facilitate greater cooperation, criminal case coordination and information sharing among local, tribal, state and federal agencies currently engaged in counter-drug trafficking operations in Alaska. The decision to designate areas surrounding Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) represents the first … Continue Reading
04.27.18
Senator Sullivan Statement on North and South Korea Summit
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the summit between leaders of North and South Korea: "The dramatic news coming from the Korean Peninsula has certainly captured the attention of the United States and the world. The Trump administration's diplomatic efforts - the U.S.-led maximum pressure campaign and sanctions placed upon North Korea by the UN Security Council - is clearly having a signi… Continue Reading
04.26.18
Sullivan Votes to Confirm Mike Pompeo as Next Secretary of State
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Co-Chair of the Senate Foreign Service Caucus and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, today joined 56 of his Senate colleagues in voting to confirm CIA Director Mike Pompeo as the next Secretary of State. "I'm glad that members on both sides of the aisle came together today to vote on Mike Pompeo's nomination for this extremely important role," said Senator Sullivan. "Leading up to this vote, Mr.… Continue Reading
04.25.18
Coast Guard Announces Homeporting of Fast Response Cutters (FRC) and Patrol Boats in Alaska
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, today welcomed the U.S. Coast Guard's announcement on the homeporting of six Fast Response Cutters (FRC) slated for Alaska and two additional patrol boats for Petersburg and Juneau. The new FRCs will be homeported in Kodiak (2), Seward (1), Sitka (1), and two previously commissioned FRCs - the USCGC John McMormick and USCGC Baily Barco - will remain s… Continue Reading
04.20.18
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Dimitri Philemonof
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week honored Dimitri Philemonof, originally from St. George Island, Alaska, as part of his "Alaskan of the Week" series. Dimitri has served the people of the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands for forty years at the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, where he has been President and CEO since 1985. Dimitri has devoted his life to helping the people of the region heal from the wounds of WWII, when the U.S. government interned and relocated near… Continue Reading
04.20.18
Sullivan Meets with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Nominee Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, released the following statement after meeting with Admiral Ronny Jackson, M.D., President Trump's nominee to serve as the next Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Senator Dan Sullivan discussing Alaska's unique veterans' challenges and needs with Admiral Ronny Jackson, M.D. "Yesterday, I met with Admiral Jackson to discuss the many important and critical issues faci… Continue Reading
04.19.18
Sullivan, Top Navy Leaders Agree – Next Conflict Could Be In An Arctic Region, New Strategy Needed
WASHINGTON, DC - At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) questioned Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer and U.S. Marine Corps Commandant General Robert Neller on the Navy's capacity, capabilities and strategy to operate in the Arctic region - referencing the Arctic as "key strategic terrain," a phrase first coined by Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Senator Sullivan Questions Navy Leaders on Arctic Strategy (click image or here to watch) Senat… Continue Reading
04.19.18
Delegation Welcomes Coastal Plain EIS Scoping Announcement
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today released the following statement after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a 60-day public scoping period as it prepares to draft an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Department of the Interior's oil and gas leasing program on the Coastal Plain of ANWR. "We welcome this scoping announcement and the Department's continued work to implement our legislation opening the … Continue Reading
04.13.18
Sullivan Statement on Airstrikes in Syria
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on the coordinated airstrikes in Syria: "The precision military strikes launched this evening, in partnership with our British and French allies, send a clear and concise message to the Assad regime: the use of chemical weapons will not be tolerated. This response against Syria's chemical weapons infrastructure was both measured and warranted, and a necessa… Continue Reading
04.13.18
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: John Active
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week honored Bethel resident John Active, legendary Yup'ik storyteller and decades long voice of KYUK public media, as part of his "Alaskan of the Week" series. Sullivan Honoring John Active as Alaskan of the Week (Click image or here to watch, click here to download). TRIBUTE TO JOHN ACTIVE -- (U.S. Senate - April 12, 2018) Mr. President, every week I come to the floor to talk about my great State and a person in my State who has ma… Continue Reading
04.10.18
Senator Sullivan: 5 Questions to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today joined members of the Senate Commerce and Judiciary Committees for a 5 hour long hearing with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg entitled: "Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data." During his five minute opportunity to question Mr. Zuckerberg, Sullivan asked a wide range of questions surrounding Facebook's market dominance. Senator Sullivan Questioning Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (click image or here to watch, click her… Continue Reading
04.10.18
Sullivan Congratulates Jon Katchen on Nomination to US District Court in Alaska
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today congratulated Jon Katchen on his nomination to the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska by President Donald J. Trump: "I congratulate Jon Katchen on being nominated to serve on the federal bench for the District of Alaska. Jon and I worked closely together for more than three years at both the Alaska Department of Law and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources," said Senator Dan Sullivan. "I witnessed firsthand his commitmen… Continue Reading
04.09.18
Alaska Delegation Bill Works to Protect Alaska Native Whaling Quota
WASHINGTON, DC - The Alaska Congressional Delegation recently introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to preserve the bowhead whale subsistence harvest and Alaska Native food security under U.S. law if the International Whaling Commission (IWC) fails to act on bowhead whale quota during their September 2018 meeting in Florianopolis, Brazil. The legislation - the Whaling Convention Amendments Act of 2018 - is led by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chairman… Continue Reading
03.29.18
Sullivan Statement on President Trump’s Infrastructure Speech
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation and Environment and Public Works Committees, released the following statement in response to President Trump's infrastructure speech today in Ohio. "I applaud President Trump and his administration's continued focus and commitment on infrastructure - which I believe presents our nation with significant bipartisan opportunities - especially as it relates to permitting reform and grow… Continue Reading
03.29.18
Sullivan Statement on VA Secretary
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement that he will be nominating Admiral Ronny Jackson to replace Dr. David Shulkin as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. "I wish to thank Dr. Shulkin for his service and commitment to our veterans and our nation - the Secretary of the VA is one of the most challenging jobs in Washington," said Senator Sullivan. "As part of hi… Continue Reading
03.23.18
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Carlos Gomez
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week spoke on the Senate floor in recognition of Carlos Gomez, a relentless advocate for disadvantaged youth hockey programs in Alaska and President of the Scotty Gomez Foundation. Carlos was honored as part of Senator Sullivan's "Alaskan of the Week" series. Senator Sullivan Honoring Carlos Gomez as Alaskan of the Week (click image or here to watch, click here to download video). TRIBUTE TO CARLOS GOMEZ Mr. President, one of the things… Continue Reading
03.23.18
Sullivan Opposes Government Spending Measure
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today released the following statement after opposing H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, a $1.3 trillion spending bill that funds the government through Fiscal Year 2018. "While this legislation contains many critical spending priorities - necessary increases for our military and national security, safeguards for our schools and local communities, and investments to encourage job creation and economic growth - I could not in good … Continue Reading
03.22.18
Senator Sullivan Statement on Retirement of H.R. McMaster
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) shared the following statement on the retirement of Lt. General H.R. McMaster: "Lt. General H.R. McMaster has served his country for over 34 years with integrity, courage and with an exceptional warrior spirit. He exemplifies the best of what a military officer stands for," said Senator Dan Sullivan. "I've had the honor of knowing Lt. Gen. McMaster for many years, and served under him as a Marine Corps Major in 2009. I thank him, his wife Kathl… Continue Reading
03.21.18
Senate Overwhelming Passes Legislation to Combat Online Sex Trafficking
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) joined 96 of his colleagues to support the Senate passage of H.R. 1865, a grouping of both the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA) and the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act. The legislation - which garnered the support of the White House and passed the U.S. House late last month - takes serious steps to hold websites and other institutions accountable that knowingly facilitate sex trafficking activity by cl… Continue Reading
03.16.18
In Letter to Alaska Governor, Sullivan Highlights Key Tax Reform Provision Known as Investing in Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week wrote Alaska Governor Bill Walker to highlight a critical provision within H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, known as the Investing in Opportunity Act, which encourages economic investments in distressed or underserved communities across the country. "… part of the tax bill creates what is called 'Opportunity Zones,' which will further promote economic investment in underserved, rural and impoverished areas. This program has re… Continue Reading