Press Releases
Sullivan Lauds Successful THAAD Missile Defense Test on Kodiak
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today commended the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the Ballistic Missile Defense Operational Test Agency, and U.S. Army soldiers of the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade from Fort Bliss on the successful test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system at the Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska (PSCA) on Kodiak Island. "Last night's successful THAAD test provided further confirmation t… Continue Reading
07.07.17
Sullivan Supports FAA Reauthorization Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, last week joined his colleagues in advancing the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) out of committee. The legislation, which reauthorizes the FAA through 2021, contains several key provisions secured by Senator Sullivan that are important to Alaska. "Alaska is an aviation state, home to more than 250 communities exclusively accessed by air, and … Continue Reading
07.07.17
Sullivan, Tester Introduce Serving Our Rural Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Jon Tester (D-MT), members of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, recently introduced the Serving Our Rural Veterans Act of 2017, legislation that would authorize a new Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program to have medical students conduct their residencies with the VA at tribal healthcare facilities in rural communities. "Veterans living in rural communities, far from population centers, face unique challenges accessing th… Continue Reading
06.30.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Solomon Atkinson
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke yesterday on the Senate floor in recognition of Solomon "Sol" Atkinson, of Metlakatla, an extraordinary Alaskan who served as one of the first ever U.S. Navy SEALs. Atkinson was recognized as part of Senator Sullivan's series, "Alaskan of the Week." The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO SOLOMON ATKINSON Mr. President, every week I have been coming down to the floor of the Senate to talk ab… Continue Reading
06.30.17
Murkowski and Sullivan Introduce Package of Bills to Improve the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, this week introduced a total of 15 bills to improve the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and ensure that it continues to serve Alaska Native residents, tribes, and corporations. "ANCSA was intended to be a living measure that would change as the needs of Alaska Natives changed," Murkowski said. "Over the years, Congress has amended the Act more than 40 times, and this package contains the latest series of … Continue Reading
06.30.17
Group Of Senators Call For Cancellation Of August Recess
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan was joined by Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Joni Ernst (R-IA), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Luther Strange (R-AL) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), in asking Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to cancel the Senate's scheduled August state work period if meaningful progress has not been made on the following five priorities: fixing health care, funding the government, dealing with the debt ceili… Continue Reading
06.30.17
Sullivan, Van Hollen Convene Senate Foreign Service Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) this week were joined by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon for the inaugural meeting of the Senate Foreign Service Caucus. Other members attending the meeting included Senators Hatch (R-UT), Murphy (D-CT), Risch (R-ID), and Cortez-Masto (D-NV). "Having worked with many foreign service officers over the years, I know they are every bit as patriotic and service-oriented as members of our m… Continue Reading
06.29.17
Sullivan’s Missile Defense, Alaska Priorities Included in FY18 Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, the Senate Armed Services Committee, with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan's (R-AK) support, unanimously passed out of committee legislation to authorize $640 billion in critical defense spending for Fiscal Year 2018. "In an increasingly dangerous world, this year's NDAA begins the important process of rebuilding our military so that our service members have the tools and resources they need to protect America and our interests around the globe," said Senator Sullivan. "Fro… Continue Reading
06.29.17
Sullivan Secures Authorization of Six New Polar Icebreakers in Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, the Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously passed out of committee the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a provision authored by U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) to authorize the procurement of up to six U.S. Coast Guard polar-class icebreakers. "The United States continues to be late to the game in the Arctic, as evidenced most clearly by our meager existing fleet of Coast Guard icebreakers capable of operating in this important … Continue Reading
06.28.17
VA Appeals Modernization Bill Advances to Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, applauded the unanimous passage of S. 1024, the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017, out of committee today. "One of the most serious failings of the VA system in recent years has been the unconscionable backlog of disability claims," said Senator Sullivan. "Each of those unanswered appeals is a veteran awaiting a decision the VA owes them. With more than 470,000 veterans waiti… Continue Reading
06.27.17
Sullivan Chairs Oversight Hearing on NOAA Marine Sanctuaries
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today chaired a hearing of the Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard overseeing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuaries program. "While the concept of National Marine Sanctuaries is well-intentioned, many of these protected areas have caused challenges for coastal communities that are dependent upon accessing America's water resources," said Senator Sulliv… Continue Reading
06.27.17
Sullivan Statement on WOTUS Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to withdraw and rewrite the overreaching Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. "I have long advocated for repealing the lawless WOTUS Rule, which gave the EPA vast new authority over lands across the country, particularly in Alaska, which is home to more jurisdictional waters than any other state. I applaud the EPA for taking steps to rescind the rule and imple… Continue Reading
06.23.17
Sullivan-Backed VA Accountability Bill Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, thanked President Trump for signing S. 1094, the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017, legislation cosponsored by Senator Sullivan. "I want to thank President Trump for signing this important piece of legislation into law, the product of bipartisan work and cooperation in the Veterans' Affairs Committee," said Senator Sullivan. "The VA Accountability Act is an important… Continue Reading
06.22.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Lee Jordan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke Monday on the Senate floor in recognition of Lee Jordan, of Eagle River, an instrumental supporter of the Alaska Baseball League. Jordan was recognized as part of Senator Sullivan's series, "Alaskan of the Week." The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO LEE JORDAN Madam President, for the last few months, I have been coming down to the floor to recognize someone in my State who, through acts … Continue Reading
06.20.17
Sullivan Congratulates Alaskan Chris Oliver on Appointment to Lead National Marine Fisheries Service
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chairman of the Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee, congratulated Chris Oliver, an Alaskan who has served as the Executive Director of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council since 2000, on his appointment to serve as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Assistant Administrator for Fisheries. "I can't think of a more qualified or capable individual to manage America's fisheries than Chris Oliver - t… Continue Reading
06.16.17
Sullivan, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Protecting Servicemembers Online Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, have introduced the Protecting Servicemembers Online Act of 2017 to help protect servicemembers from "revenge pornography." The legislation would amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to prohibit the nonconsensual distribution of pornographic photographs, prohibit harassing communication, and strengthen the tools available to military prosecutors when… Continue Reading
06.15.17
Sullivan Thanks Rep. Young for Companion Missile Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today thanked Congressman Don Young (R-AK) for introducing House companion legislation to S. 1196, the Advancing America's Missile Defense (AAMD) Act. Also, in a SASC hearing this week, Secretary of Defense James Mattis signaled his support for the continued improvement of the U.S. missile defense system, and the need to expand its capabilities as a result of anticipated future threats to t… Continue Reading
06.15.17
Sullivan Votes for Tougher Sanctions on Iran & Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined with 97 of his colleagues in support of S. 722, the Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017. The bill imposes tougher sanctions against Iran for its support of terrorism, ballistic missile tests and prohibited arms transfers, as well as sanctions against Russia for its aggression toward its neighbors and cyberattack on the U.S. election system. "I was glad to co-spon… Continue Reading
06.15.17
Sullivan Lauds Army Force Structure Decision
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Force Structure Decision released today by the U.S. Army: "Today's Army Force Structure decision reaffirms what we already know - that the 4-25 IBT (ABCT) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is there to stay. As a strong and consistent supporter of increasing the size of our Army, I am pleased to see this decision confirmed once again. I remain … Continue Reading
06.13.17
What They Are Saying: Senator Sullivan’s Save Our Seas Act
WASHINGTON, DC - In conjunction with Capitol Hill Oceans Week (CHOW), U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced the strong support of a number of key stakeholders and advocacy organizations for the Save Our Seas (SOS) Act, legislation addressing the global marine debris crisis, introduced by Sullivan and Senators Whitehouse (D-RI) and Booker (D-NJ). The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation hosts CHOW, an annual conference "examining current marine, coastal and Great Lakes policy issues." … Continue Reading