Press Releases
Alaska Delegation: Now is the Right Time to Open Alaska’s 1002 Area
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing focused on the potential for oil and gas development in the non-wilderness portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), known as the "1002 Area" or Coastal Plain, to meet the $1 billion budget reconciliation instruction the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee received last week in H. Con. Res. 71. During the hearing, Sen. Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, both R-Alaska, provided opening statements … Continue Reading
10.31.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Chris Apassingok
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor this week in recognition of Chris Apassingok, a young whaler from Gambell, Alaska who is helping to keep the Alaska Native whaling tradition alive. Chris was recognized as part of Senator Sullivan's series, "Alaskan of the Week." Click here to watch Senator Sullivan's floor remarks. The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO CHRIS APASSINGOK Mr. President, one of the privileges o… Continue Reading
10.26.17
Sullivan Applauds President for Declaring Opioid Public Health Emergency
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) attended the White House today for President Trump's announcement that his administration will declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency, and afterward issued the following statement: "I want to thank the President for declaring a public health emergency concerning the opioid epidemic," said Senator Sullivan. "I applaud the flexibility and authority granted to federal agencies to address the epidemic, though we cannot effectively comba… Continue Reading
10.19.17
Sullivan Supports FY18 Budget Resolution, Lays Foundation for Tax Reform, Unlocking Alaska’s Energy Potential
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement tonight after voting in support the FY18 Budget Resolution, which passed on a vote of 51-49. "Today I was pleased to vote for a fiscally responsible budget that will curb out-of-control spending, protect Social Security, strengthen Medicare and bring robust economic growth to America, all without raising taxes on hardworking Alaskans," Senator Sullivan said. "Today's effort will begin the process of allowing hard… Continue Reading
10.19.17
Sullivan, Murkowski Introduce the Allowing Alaska IVORY Act
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, this week introduced S. 1965, the Allowing Alaska IVORY Act. The legislation would preempt states from banning walrus ivory or whale bone products that have been legally carved by Alaska Natives under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Additionally, the bill preempts states from issuing bans on mammoth ivory products. At last year's Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, Senator Sullivan held a Senate Environment and Public Works field hearing to … Continue Reading
10.19.17
ICYMI: Senators Pledge Support For Turning Senate On Full Time
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was joined by David Perdue (R-GA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Ron Johnson (R-WI), John Kennedy (R-LA), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Luther Strange (R-AL), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and James Lankford (R-OK) in sending a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pledging their full support to turn the Senate on full time, 24/7, for the remainder of the year to combat partisan obstruction and get results for the American people. … Continue Reading
10.16.17
AK Delegation Congratulates Tara Sweeney on Nomination for Key Role in Administration
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Tara Sweeney to be Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs within the U.S. Department of the Interior. "I extend my congratulations and full support to Tara on her nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary," said Murkowski. "Tara has a very strong record of professionalism and accomplishment in Ala… Continue Reading
10.16.17
Alaska Delegation Applauds EPA’s Selection of Chris Hladick as Region 10 Administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young today released the following statement after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt appointed Alaskan Chris Hladick to serve as regional administrator for Region 10. "Chris is exactly what Alaska needs, an experienced Administrator that will implement the law instead of furthering agendas," said Senator Murkowski. "Chris has years of experience as the Commissioner of the Depa… Continue Reading
10.13.17
Sullivan Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Not Certify the Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to not certify the Iran nuclear deal: "I applaud the President's actions today in which he demonstrated the need to address the Obama administration's deeply flawed Iran nuclear deal," said Senator Sullivan. "In the coming weeks, I am hopeful that robust Congressional debate will demonstrate that the United States is… Continue Reading
10.06.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Pastor Patterson
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday in recognition of Pastor Alonzo B. Patterson. Pastor Patterson has been the pastor of Anchorage's Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for the past 47 years and before that, founded the Corinthian Baptist Church in Fairbanks. In November, Pastor Patterson will be retiring. He has touched thousands of lives and has helped make a more just country, state and community for us all. Pastor Patterson was recognized as pa… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Rozann Kimpton
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday in recognition of Rozann Kimpton, of Wasilla, a coordinator with the Volunteers of America Grandfamilies, and the 2017 recipient of the Alaska Angels in Adoption Award. Kimpton 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 ROZANN KIMPTON Mr. President, every week, I have been coming to the flo… Continue Reading
09.27.17
Sullivan Presses Dunford on DoD Freedom of Navigation Plan
WASHINGTON, DC - General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, yesterday confirmed to U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, that the Trump Administration will more regularly and routinely conduct Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPs) and has delegated the tactical authority back to military leaders. "Can you elaborate a bit on the department's FONOPs policy, and if this differs from the previous administration?" asked Senat… Continue Reading
09.26.17
General Dunford: Missile Defense Increase “Warranted”
WASHINGTON, DC - In an exchange today with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) during a hearing of the Senate Armed Service Committee, General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, voiced his support for the increase in homeland missile defense spearheaded by Senator Sullivan in the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including the addition of up to 20 new ground-based interceptors to Fort Greely, Alaska. "Over the last seven or eight weeks, we did a very de… Continue Reading
09.26.17
Sullivan Statement on Graham-Cassidy Proposal
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today released the following statement about the Graham-Cassidy Senate healthcare reform proposal. "I'm disappointed that we haven't been able to replace the Affordable Care Act with a system that works for Alaska. The Graham-Cassidy bill would have sent federal healthcare dollars and decision-making back to the states-the laboratories of democracy-to decide how best to meet the needs of their constituents. As Alaskans know, our healthcare chall… Continue Reading
09.18.17
Sullivan Votes for Defense Bill with Critical Arctic, Missile Defense Authorizations
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) joined 88 of his colleagues in voting for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $700 billion in vital defense spending for Fiscal Year 2018. Senator Sullivan was able to include 28 amendments and provisions in the FY 2018 NDAA. "The overwhelmingly bipartisan passage of the NDAA is a significant - and long overdue - step toward rebuilding America's military strength," said Senator Sullivan. "At the same time threats… Continue Reading
09.14.17
Sullivan Advocates for Vital Missile Defense Funding in NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate Floor today about the need to pass the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes an amendment he authored to bolster America's homeland missile defense system in the wake of growing threats from North Korea. This amendment contains the majority of the senator's Advancing America's Missile Defense (AAMD) Act, which has been cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 27 senators. "Over the past sever… Continue Reading
09.13.17
Sullivan Congratulates Singh on State Department Nomination
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today congratulated Manisha Singh, the senator's senior policy advisor and chief counsel, on her nomination by President Trump to become Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs. "While I'm sad to see Manisha leave the Senate if confirmed, her departure will be a big gain for the State Department, our country and Alaska," said Senator Sullivan. "Having worked with Manisha at the State Department and now in the Senate, I can… Continue Reading
09.05.17
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