Press Releases
Sullivan Statement on Trump Administration’s DACA Announcement
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. "The DACA program was enacted without the approval of Congress and very likely exceeded President Obama's authority under the Constitution. America is a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. I believe we can remain faithful to both of these critically important ideals. "Going forward, i… Continue Reading
08.30.17
ICYMI: Sullivan Discusses North Korean Threat on CNN
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was interviewed by CNN's Kyung Lah regarding the escalating threat from North Korea and Senator Sullivan's legislation, the Advancing America's Missile Defense (AAMD) Act, which seeks to strengthen and improve the reliability, capability, and capacity of U.S. homeland missile defense. The CNN crew also met with members of the Alaska National Guard 49th Missile Defense Battalion, and toured the missile defense assets at Fort Greely, "home to Americ… Continue Reading
08.25.17
Sullivan Hosts Coast Guard Commandant in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK - Earlier this week, at the invitation of U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), travelled to Nome, Shishmaref, Cold Bay, King Cove and concluded his tour with a visit to the USCG Cutter Healy, currently underway in the Bering Sea. During his visit, Admiral Zukunft and Senator Sullivan engaged with community leaders and discussed how the U.S. Coast Guard and federal government can best serve Alaska's coastal communities. … Continue Reading
08.22.17
Sullivan Statement on Afghanistan Strategy
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today following President Trump's speech on America's strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia: "I commend President Trump for his strong speech last night outlining a revised strategy for Afghanistan. I am encouraged that the President - following recommendations from Secretary Mattis and others - outlined clear principles to govern our continued presence there. Ensuring … Continue Reading
08.21.17
Sullivan to Host Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today announced that on Thursday, August 24th he will convene an Alaska Transportation Summit with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao. The summit will bring together transportation leaders from across the state, and will focus on strengthening relationships with the Alaska transportation sector and discussing the impacts and challenges of federal polices and regulati… Continue Reading
08.18.17
Sullivan Welcomes NOAA Marine Debris Director to Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week welcomed Nancy Wallace, director of the NOAA Marine Debris Program, to Alaska. The Senator and Director Wallace joined a roundtable discussion with Peter Murphy, Alaska regional coordinator of the NOAA Marine Debris Program, Chris Pallister, director of Gulf of Alaska Keeper, and Molly McCammon, director of the Alaska Ocean Observing System, on the topic of marine debris and the Senator's Save Our Seas (SOS) Act, which passed the Senate … Continue Reading
08.18.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Kathy Heindl
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on August 3 on the Senate floor in recognition of Kathy Heindl, of Kenai, an Alaskan devoting her time to cleaning the banks of the Kenai River and protecting the fishery for future generations. Heindl, a recipient of the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust's King Maker Award, 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 KATHY HE… Continue Reading
08.11.17
Senate Commerce Committee to Hold Hearing on Magnuson-Stevens Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, & Coast Guard, today announced the witnesses who will testify at a full committee hearing on the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in Soldotna on August 23. Additional stakeholder hearings are being planned for the fall. Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 1:00 P.M. AKST Full Committee Hearing: … Continue Reading
08.07.17
Senate Passes Sullivan’s Save Our Seas Act
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate last week unanimously passed the Save Our Seas (SOS) Act, legislation introduced by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to address the global marine debris crisis. The bill would boost the federal government's domestic and international response to ocean waste, and allow the NOAA Administrator to declare severe marine debris events and authorize additional funds to states, like Alaska, for cleanup and response efforts. … Continue Reading
08.04.17
Senate Unanimously Passes Sullivan-Backed “Forever” GI Bill Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, spoke yesterday at the national Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) headquarters to celebrate the Senate's unanimous passage of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, legislation co-sponsored by Sullivan, alongside Chairman Johnny Isakson (R-GA), that would eliminate the 15-year expiration date for veterans to use their G.I. benefits and expand eligibility to more veterans… Continue Reading
08.04.17
Sullivan, Murkowski Help Increase Treatment Options for Terminally Ill
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-AK), that gives terminally ill patients an alternative route to treatment, providing such patients options to access investigational agents not yet approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act, improves care for patients through providing access to more individualized treatment from medical professionals, without un… Continue Reading
08.02.17
Sullivan, Heitkamp Applaud Senate Passage of POWER Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) today applauded Senate passage of S. 717, the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act, to help combat domestic abuse and sexual violence. Senators Shaheen (D-NH), Murkowski (R-AK), Capito (R-WV), Cornyn (R-TX) and Daines (R-MT) also were original co-sponsors of the bill. "Passage of the POWER Act by the Senate is a solid avenue to raising awareness that legal assistance is a critical first step in helping vi… Continue Reading
08.01.17
Sullivan Chairs Hearing on Magnuson-Stevens Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today chaired a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, & Coast Guard regarding the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). Among the witnesses was Chris Oliver, an Alaskan testifying for the first time before the subcommittee in his new role as Assistant Administrator for Fisheries at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr… Continue Reading
07.28.17
Sullivan Statement on Latest North Korea ICBM Test
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Pentagon confirmed today that North Korea has conducted yet another ballistic missile test. "Today's North Korean test shows that Kim Jong-un will not stop until he has an ICBM that can strike American cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles with a nuclear weapon," said Senator Sullivan. "While I am hopeful that a diplomatic solution will ultimat… Continue Reading
07.28.17
Sullivan Statement on ObamaCare Repeal Vote
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement tonight after voting for H.R. 1628, the Health Care Freedom Act: "Three years ago, as I crisscrossed the state, I heard story after story of families and small businesses who were experiencing fewer healthcare choices and paying skyrocketing costs for health insurance," Senator Sullivan said. "After hearing those stories, I pledged to help those Alaskans who were hurting. Since coming to the Senate, the situation in … Continue Reading
07.27.17
Sullivan Chairs Hearing on Marine Debris Crisis
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) on Tuesday chaired a hearing of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard regarding the global marine debris crisis affecting many coastal communities and ecosystems, including in Alaska. Among the witnesses testifying at the hearing were David Balton, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and Fisheries, and Nancy Wallace, Director of the Marine Debris Program for the National Oceanic and Atmosphe… Continue Reading
07.27.17
Sullivan Applauds Additional Sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after voting in support of H.R. 3364, the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, which passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 98-2. "With passage of this legislation, the United States Congress today sent a clear message to Iran, Russia and North Korea that we will not tolerate aggressive behavior around the world," said Senator Sullivan. "Whet… Continue Reading
07.25.17
Sullivan Keeps Promise, Votes to Debate ObamaCare Fix
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting to proceed to consideration of healthcare reform legislation. "I'm heartened that my colleagues in the Senate kept their promises to their constituents to begin the process to repeal and repair the Affordable Care Act. Now, the Senate will start an open amendment process that will begin to consider various solutions to address the harm being done by this act. "Since December, I have met with … Continue Reading
07.21.17
Sullivan Introduces Comprehensive G.I. Bill Reforms
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, this week co-introduced the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 with Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Jon Tester (D-MT), the chairman and ranking member of the committee. The legislation would enhance the post-9/11 G.I. Bill and improve veterans' benefits, most notably eliminating the 15-year expiration date for veterans to use their G.I. benefits. "The G.I. Bill has… Continue Reading
07.20.17
Murkowski, Sullivan Commend House Passage of King Cove Legislation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 218, legislation to authorize a land exchange needed to construct a short road between the isolated communities of King Cove and Cold Bay, Alaska. H.R. 218 was introduced and championed by Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, and passed the House with bipartisan support from 248 members. "I commend Congressman Young for his leadership and … Continue Reading