Press Releases
Senate Committee to Hold Field Hearing in Alaska on Small Business Administration Federal Contracting Programs
Washington, DC - The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, chaired by Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), will hold an oversight hearing in Anchorage, AK on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 2:00PM (AKST) titled, "Opportunities and Challenges with the Small Business Administration's Federal Contracting Programs." The field hearing - which comes at the request of Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) - works to provide stakeholders and the Small Business Administration (SBA) a public opportunity to highlig… Continue Reading
06.26.18
ICYMI: Press Conference by Secretary Mattis and Sen. Sullivan in Alaska
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Secretary of Defense James Mattis held a press conference at Eielson AFB to discuss their 24-hour tour of Alaska-based military assets and missions, including a visit to Ft. Greely Alaska - home to the 49th Missile Defense Battalion. Below is a transcript of that press conference. Click here to watch Senator Sullivan and Secretary Mattis' press conference. Press Conference by Secretary Mattis and Sen. Sullivan in Alaska S… Continue Reading
06.25.18
Sullivan Hosts Secretary of Defense Mattis in Alaska
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, AK - At the invitation of U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Secretary of Defense James Mattis traveled to see firsthand a number of Alaska-based military assets and missions, including air combat capabilities at Eielson Air Force Base and America's missile defense infrastructure at Ft. Greely. "I am honored that Secretary Mattis accepted this important invitation to visit Alaska," said Senator Sullivan. "Today, Secretary Mattis saw firsthand that Alaska is the cornersto… Continue Reading
06.22.18
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Greg Brown
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor this week in recognition of recently retired teacher Greg Brown. Mr. Brown is a legend among his former students at A.J. Dimond High School in Anchorage, where for 25 years he taught European and U.S. history, art history, philosophy, and student government. He is such a revered teacher that his former students raised $16,500 for him to travel the world in his retirement. Mr. Brown was honored as part of Senator Sullivan… Continue Reading
06.20.18
Alaska Delegation Welcomes $56 Million in Disaster Relief for Alaska Fisheries
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, (all R-Alaska), today welcomed a funding allocation announcement by the Secretary of Commerce for states and territories affected by recent fishery disasters. Alaska is receiving $56,361,332 in disaster funding, which will support compensation, recovery, and relief for fishermen, communities, and stakeholders affected by the 2016 Gulf of Alaska pink salmon fishery disaster. "The news of this disaster relief funding fo… Continue Reading
06.20.18
Sullivan Cosponsors Bills to Permanently End Family Separations at Border
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) has joined lawmakers in cosponsoring two bills - The Protect Kids and Parents Act and The Keep Families Together and Enforce the Law Act - aimed at providing an enduring legislative solution to end family separations during immigration proceedings. "The goal of these bills is to provide a legislative solution that allows families who illegally enter the country to remain together as they navigate the legal system, while also providing expedited… Continue Reading
06.19.18
Sullivan Supports Defense Bill with Vital Icebreaker, Missile Defense, and Indo-Pacific Provisions
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined 84 of his colleagues in voting for the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which supports $716 billion in defense funding for fiscal year 2019, and includes a 2.6% pay increase for our service members. The legislation includes 29 amendments and provisions secured by Senator Sullivan important to Alaska and the national security of our nation. "This year'… Continue Reading
06.19.18
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Recognizing National G.I. Bill Commemoration Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today joined the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Jon Tester (D-MT) and other senators in introducing a bipartisan resolution recognizing the week of June 18 through June 22 as National G.I. Bill Commemoration Week. This week marks the 73rd anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, landmark legislation that established the original G.I. Bill, whic… Continue Reading
06.18.18
Sullivan Statement on Sturgeon Case
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court granted Alaskan John Sturgeon's second Petition for Certiorari in Sturgeon v. Frost. "I was encouraged to hear the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the Ninth Circuit's most recent decision in the Sturgeon case. In the first 2016 Sturgeon case, the U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged that 'Alaska is different.' It appears that the Ninth Circuit - once again - did not follow the Supr… Continue Reading
06.13.18
PoliticoPro: Trump's talk of Korean pullout could echo across Asia
by Jacqueline Klimas and Wesley Morgan
Republicans and defense experts are warning that President Donald Trump's idea of pulling American troops from South Korea would undermine stability across Asia and weaken the U.S. against China. One GOP senator, Alaska's Dan Sullivan, is pushing legislative language touting the importance of the U.S. military presence in deterring North Korean aggression - in contrast to Trump's repeated calls for withdrawing American forces someday. And other Republicans have sounded that theme since Tuesday'… Continue Reading
06.13.18
Sullivan, Manchin Introduce Bill Requiring GAO to Study Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced the Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act, which will require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate and report on the capacity of both residential and inpatient treatment facilities along with the status of their availability and needs. This will be the first federal government study on substance use disorder treatment infrastructure in the United States. "In order for the government … Continue Reading
06.12.18
Sullivan Statement on U.S./North Korea Summit
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the conclusion of the U.S./North Korea Summit: "First and foremost, President Trump and his national security team deserve credit for implementing a maximum pressure campaign that ultimately brought Kim Jong Un to the table - something many thought would never happen," said Senator Sullivan. "The President's definitive statement that 'sanctions will remain i… Continue Reading
06.12.18
Senators Introduce Resolution in Support of American Flower Industry
Washington, DC -Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) today introduced a resolution to designate July as "American Grown Flower Month" and encourage consumers to buy "Certified American Grown" flowers. American consumers spend almost $27 billion per year on floral products each year. While the majority of consumers would prefer to buy locally-grown flowers, only 20 percent of the flowers sold here were grown in the United States. "California… Continue Reading
06.09.18
Sullivan Provisions in NDAA Help Bolster President Trump’s Leverage in Upcoming U.S./North Korea Summit
WASHINGTON, DC - In the lead up to the U.S./North Korea Summit - scheduled to begin on June 12th in Singapore - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, fought to secure several provisions in the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to help bolster the Trump administration's position heading into negotiations with the unpredictable North Korean regime. "With the upcoming U.S./North Korea Summit just days away, my colleagues and I on the Senate… Continue Reading
06.08.18
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Ed Schoenfeld
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week spoke on the Senate floor in recognition of Juneau resident Ed Schoenfeld, a 37-year veteran of the Southeast press corps who has recently retired. For decades - in both print and public broadcasting - Ed has been known for fairness, accuracy, and curiosity and for his steadfast commitment to local reporting. Ed was honored as part of Senator Sullivan's "Alaskan of the Week" series. Senator Sullivan Honoring Ed Schoenfeld as Alaskan … Continue Reading
06.08.18
Sullivan Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect States’ Rights to Regulate Marijuana
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce bicameral legislation to ensure that each state has the right to determine the best approach for regulating marijuana within its borders. The bill, the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States Act (STATES Act), works to address a number of areas in which state and federal marijuana laws are in conflict, while also containing a number of commonsense guardrails to en… Continue Reading
06.07.18
Sullivan, Schatz Highlight Legislation to Strengthen America’s Missile Defense Systems
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was recently joined by Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) in introducing S. 2980, the Integrated Missile Defense Act of 2018. The bill - which builds upon the success of last year's bipartisan Advancing America's Missile Defense Act of 2017 and seeks to further strengthen and integrate our nation's missile defenses - was recently included as an amendment to the Senate's FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "Last year, Congress - working clo… Continue Reading
06.06.18
Tara Sweeney Advances Toward Senate Confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Senate Indian Affairs Committee business meeting today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted in support of Tara Mac Lean Sweeney of Alaska to be Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior. The committee approved the nomination by voice vote. Her nomination now heads to the full Senate for consideration. If confirmed, Sweeney will be the first female Alaskan Native to serve in the position. "I was pleased to be able to support Ta… Continue Reading
06.05.18
Senator Sullivan Welcomes Decision to Cancel August Recess
Senator Sullivan Welcomes Decision to Cancel August Recess Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today welcomed the decision by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to cancel the August state work period in order to continue work on a number of critical priorities, including the confirmation of executive branch officials and judges, and annual appropriations measures: "Today's announcement to cancel a major portion of the August recess represents a determined effort by the Repu… Continue Reading
05.31.18