Press Releases
Sullivan Statement on U.S. Air Force Intercept of Russian Bombers
BARROW, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today in reaction to news that U.S. Air Force F-22's intercepted Russian bombers approximately 100 miles southwest of Kodiak, Alaska. "I want to commend the airmen of the U.S. Air Forces' 3rd Wing and the Alaska National Guard for professionally and effectively responding to the Russian bombers last night. Alaska is America's hub of air combat power for the Arctic and Asia-Pacific. This includes airmen manning F-2… Continue Reading
04.12.17
Alaska Delegation Reintroduces Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act
WASHINGTON, DC - The Alaska Congressional Delegation is continuing its efforts to provide equitable treatment to Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans by reintroducing the Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act. The legislation would amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to allow approximately 2,800 Alaska Natives who served during the Vietnam era, and missed an earlier opportunity because of that service, to apply for their government-promised Native allotment. "This has always been… Continue Reading
04.07.17
Murkowski and Sullivan Introduce Bill to Restart Alaska OCS Development
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, yesterday introduced the Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Alaska Act of 2017 (OPENS Alaska Act) to repeal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) withdrawals made at the end of the Obama administration, provide for lease sales in the Arctic OCS, and ensure Alaska receives a fair share of the revenues from oil and gas development off its coast. "After years of regulatory restrictions and burdens imposed by th… Continue Reading
04.07.17
Sullivan Applauds Army Decision Keeping 4-25 Fully Intact
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after the U.S. Army announced its intent to retain - in its entirety - the full force structure of the 5,000-solider-strong 4-25 Infantry Brigade Combat Team (ABN) at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER). In 2015, the U.S. Army announced that due to force structure downsizing, it was planning to dramatically reduce the number of troops of the 4-25 so that it would become a much smaller battalion task force… Continue Reading
04.06.17
Sullivan Statement on U.S. Airstrike in Syria
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement tonight after the United States conducted air strikes against the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria: "I commend the brave young men and women in the U.S. military for carrying out President Trump's orders against the regime of Bashar al-Assad. President Trump stated that Assad had crossed lines by using banned chemical weapons against his own people, and this time, the President of the United States acted. I applaud th… Continue Reading
04.05.17
Save Our Seas Act Advances from Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) thanked their colleagues on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee today for unanimously passing the Save Our Seas Act, which will help address the global marine debris crisis affecting America's coastal ecosystems and communities. Senators Sullivan and Whitehouse also held a discussion on the ramifications of ocean debris, and how the Save Our Seas Act can help form international cooperation towa… Continue Reading
04.05.17
Sullivan Raises Alarm over “Major Advancements” in North Korean Missile Technology
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, yesterday discussed the rapidly expanding nuclear and missile threats from North Korea with General John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command. Confirmed by U.S. officials, North Korea last night conducted a missile test speculated to be a KN-15 medium-range missile which uses solid-fueled propulsion. Senator Sullivan pressed General Hyten on "when, not if" North Korea becomes … Continue Reading
04.05.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Dan Fauske
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke today on the Senate floor in recognition of Dan Fauske, a great husband, father, state leader and friend. Dan's decades of public service to our state - at the North Slope Borough, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and Alaska Gasline Development Corporation - earned him the respect and trust of people all across Alaska. Dan Fauske passed away this afternoon. For all he's done for Alaska - Dan Fauske is Senator Sullivan's Alaskan of the… Continue Reading
04.04.17
President Trump Signs Resolution Overturning U.S. Fish and Wildlife Regulation
WASHINGTON, DC - The Alaska Congressional Delegation today applauded President Trump's signing of H.J. Res. 69, a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to overturn an August 5, 2016 rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that seized authority away from the State of Alaska to manage fish and wildlife on federal refuge lands in Alaska: "Upholding the rule of law and protecting Alaska's authority to manage fish and game throughout our state is critically important to me … Continue Reading
04.04.17
Senators Urge Trump to Complete THAAD Deployment to South Korea, Press China to End Retaliation
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) sent a bipartisan letter to President Donald Trump - prior to his meeting this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping - to support the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to South Korea and to draw attention to unwarranted Chinese retaliation to the deployment of this missile defense system. Underscoring the increasingly unpredictable and volatile nature of North Korea's recent nuclear and … Continue Reading
04.03.17
Sullivan Welcomes Alaska Cherry Blossom Princess to DC
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced that he has selected Caitlin Sweeney to serve as Alaska's representative in the 2017 Cherry Blossom Princess Program. Caitlin Sweeney is an Iñupiat originally from Barrow, Alaska. Currently a sophomore at Cornell University, she is pursuing a major in hotel administration. She serves on the executive board of the non-profit organization, Cayuga's Watchers, is a member of the women's club volleyball team, and volunteers a… Continue Reading
03.31.17
Alaska Senators Commemorate State’s Purchase from Russia 150 Years Ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK), introduced a resolution (attached) commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase. This resolution highlights important events from the past 150 years and recognizes the many characteristics that make our state so unique. "Honoring our 150th anniversary as part of the U.S. gives us the opportunity to look at Alaska's rich and diverse history and to see Secretary of State William Seward's vision carried out… Continue Reading
03.29.17
Senators Form Bipartisan Alliance to Address Marine Debris Crisis
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today introduced S. 756, the bipartisan Save our Seas (SOS) Act to help address the marine debris epidemic affecting America's ocean shorelines and inland waterways, as well as other coasts across the globe. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Gary Peters (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have also co-sponsored the bill. "The global marine debris problem … Continue Reading
03.24.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Ivory Gerhardt Cyrus
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke this week on the Senate floor in recognition of Ivory Gerhardt Cyrus, of Kiana, a powerful young advocate for students suffering from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and founder of the "One Positive Thing" initiative in Alaska. Cyrus 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 IVORY GERHARDT CYRUS Mr. President, as my … Continue Reading
03.23.17
Sullivan, Heitkamp Reintroduce Bill to Combat Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) today reintroduced 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 co-sponsored the bill. "Today we mark the seventh anniversary of Alaska's first Choose Respect marches against the epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault, part of the larger initiative starte… Continue Reading
03.22.17
Sullivan Chairs Commerce Subcommittee Hearing with Coast Guard Commandant
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today convened his first hearing as chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and the Coast Guard. The hearing, attended by Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft, examined the missions, manpower, resources, acquisitions and budgetary needs of the U.S. Coast Guard. "Congress has given the Coast Guard a wide range of missions, from search and rescue, icebreaking, and marine environmental protection, … Continue Reading
03.21.17
Alaska Delegation Works Together to Reverse Harmful U.S. Fish and Wildlife Rule
WASHINGTON, DC - The Alaska Congressional Delegation today applauded the Senate's passage of H.J. Res. 69, a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to overturn an August 2016 final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that significantly undermines public participation and restricts the state's ability to manage fish and wildlife on federal refuge lands in Alaska. "Working closely with Senator Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Don Young, we were able to co… Continue Reading
03.17.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Pastor Evelyn Erbele
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke this week on the Senate floor in recognition of Pastor Evelyn Erbele, co-pastor of Ketchikan's First United Methodist Church, who operates the First City Homeless Services Day Shelter. Erbele 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 EVELYN ERBELE Madam President, every week for the past few months, I have been comi… Continue Reading
03.17.17
Sullivan and Markey Call on FCC to Protect E-Rate Funding
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) today sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) calling on Chairman Ajit Pai to support the E-Rate program. The E-Rate program, a part of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, provides schools and libraries funding for internet access. Before passage of the law that created the E-Rate program, barely 14 percent of classrooms had access to the internet. Today, nearly all schools around the country are con… Continue Reading
03.16.17
Sullivan Statement on White House’s 2018 Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today on the White House's proposed fiscal year 2018 budget request: "First and foremost, it's important to remember that Congress holds the power of the purse, and will ultimately fund the federal government. This budget request from the White House is a first step and a general blueprint for where our country should be headed: Increased funding for our national defense and homeland security, and cuts to agenci… Continue Reading