Press Releases
Sullivan Votes to Confirm Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting in support of President Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Education, Betsy DeVos. "Today I voted for Betsy DeVos to be the next Secretary of Education. During my meeting with her, I was satisfied that Ms. DeVos truly cares about the education of all of Alaska's children - both in our rural and our urban areas - and, like me, fundamentally believes that education decisions are b… Continue Reading
02.07.17
Alaska Delegation Introduces Resolution Honoring Denali National Park and Preserve Centennial
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, and U.S. Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today introduced resolutions in their respective chambers to honor Denali National Park and Preserve's upcoming centennial. The resolution designates Feb. 26, 2017, the park's 100th anniversary, as "Denali National Park and Preserve Day." It reflects on the cultural history of the area, including traditional and Alaska Native uses before Denali was designated as a park, and traces many of … Continue Reading
02.07.17
Sullivan, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Honor Vietnam Helicopter Crews
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced S. 315, the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Monument Act, which would direct the Secretary of the Army to place a small monument in Arlington National Cemetery honoring the nearly 5,000 helicopter pilots and crewmembers killed during the Vietnam War. Companion legislation was simultaneously introduced in the House by Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV). "The Vietnam War has colloquially been known as the 'Helicopter War' due to … Continue Reading
02.03.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Andrew Kurka
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week spoke on the Senate floor in recognition of Andrew Kurka of Palmer, a world-class Alaskan Paralympic skier who recently won his first World Championship at a race in Tarvisio, Italy. Kurka 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 ANDREW KURKA Mr. President, in the last few weeks I have come to the floor to recogni… Continue Reading
02.03.17
Sullivan Statement on Iran Sanctions
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Treasury announced new sanctions against Iran: "I applaud the Trump administration's announcement today that new sanctions will be placed against Iran," said Senator Sullivan. "Since the signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Iranian regime has been intent on undermining it at every turn, and yet none of the… Continue Reading
02.02.17
Sullivan, Daines Introduce Measures to Split the Ninth Circuit Court
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced two bills to address failures in America's system of justice by restructuring the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which, because of its size and scope, denies citizens in its jurisdiction equal access to justice. The Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act would split the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals into two circuits: the Ninth and the Twelfth Circuits. Th… Continue Reading
02.02.17
Sullivan Votes to Overturn Assault On Coal
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) voted in support of H.J. Res. 38, a motion of disapproval to overturn the Obama Administration's rule on stream buffer zones for coal mining. The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to overturn regulations that were published in the previous 60 legislative days. "This job-killing rule was issued by the Obama administration without considering the concerns and comments raised during the rulemaking process. What is worse the prev… Continue Reading
02.02.17
Don’t ‘tear up’ the Iran deal. Let it fail on its own.
by Sen. Dan Sullivan
As a candidate, Donald Trump said he would "tear up" the Iran nuclear deal once elected. Many of us in the Senate strongly opposed this deal on substance - it provides the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism a pathway toward to nuclear weapons inside of a decade - and also on process. The Obama administration sought the approval of the U.N. Security Council, but essentially ignored the constitutional role of the Senate in seeking to finalize the deal as an executive agreement, not a treat… Continue Reading
02.01.17
VA Nominee Shulkin Commits to Restoring the Trust of Alaska Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, today received the commitment of Dr. David Shulkin to address the deficiencies of the Choice Program in Alaska, to ensure our state's program on community-based scheduling continues on track, and to visit rural Alaska if confirmed as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. In August 2015, Dr. Shulkin, as the VA Undersecretary of Health, traveled to Alaska at the request of Senator Sullivan, where they held rou… Continue Reading
02.01.17
Sullivan Supports Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced his support for President Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Education, Betsy DeVos. "While I share many of the concerns of Senator Murkowski, after meeting with Mrs. DeVos, she committed to me that she will work with all Alaskans to strengthen education throughout the state, in both public and private schools. She committed to implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act as Congress intended it, without implementi… Continue Reading
02.01.17
Following Push By Sullivan & King, Defense Department Advances New Arctic Strategy
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Angus King (I-ME), both members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the release of the Department of Defense's (DoD) 2016 Arctic Strategy. Sens. Sullivan and King sponsored an amendment to the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that required "an updated military strategy for the protection of United States national security interests in the Arctic region." Such a strategy must include "a description of ope… Continue Reading
01.31.17
Sullivan Statement on Nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after President Trump announced he has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court: "President Trump, in nominating Judge Neil Gorsuch, has selected a highly credentialed jurist with the temperament and distinguished career fitting of a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Confirmed by the U.S. Senate on a voice vote to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2006, Judge Gorsuch is well within the mai… Continue Reading
01.30.17
Sullivan Honored to Announce 2017 Military Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) had the honor and privilege of nominating 41 outstanding young Alaskans to four of our country's U.S. Military Service Academies for the class of 2021. "This year's selection of candidates was exceptional - all exhibited the characteristics that will help them to succeed as leaders in our nation's military: academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, and a commitment to serving their community and nation," said Senator Sullivan. "Nominating c… Continue Reading
01.30.17
Sullivan Applauds Trump Order Cutting Regulations
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) applauded President Donald Trump for mandating federal agencies to cut two regulations for each new regulation promulgated. President Trump's order reflects the RED (Regulations Endanger Democracy) Tape Act, which Senator Sullivan introduced in August of 2015, and which he reintroduced at the beginning of the 115th Congress. "After eight years of stagnant economic growth, reigniting the American economy should be job number one for the C… Continue Reading
01.27.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Eileen Dubowski of Salcha
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week spoke on the Senate floor in recognition of Eileen Dubowski, of Salcha, who was recently nominated for the State of Alaska Wrestlers Hall of Fame. Dubowski was recognized as part of Senator Sullivan's new series, "Alaskan of the Week." The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO EILEEN DUBOWSKI Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, Alaska is a beautiful State--the mountains, the seas, the glaciers, … Continue Reading
01.26.17
Murkowski, Sullivan Introduce Four Alaska Energy, Lands Bills
Washington, D.C. - Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, this week introduced four Alaska-focused bills. The bills would expand the use of clean, renewable hydropower to generate affordable electricity for Alaska communities, reroute a portion of a proposed gasline in Denali National Park and Preserve, and rename an existing wilderness area in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. "My top priority as chairman of the Energy Committee is to deliver for Alaska," Murkowski said. "… Continue Reading
01.26.17
Commerce Committee passes Sullivan bill to modernize the NOAA Commissioned Officers Corps, update Arctic mapping, and bring Fairweather back to Ketchikan
WASHINGTON, DC - This week bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) unanimously passed the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. S. 171, the NOAA Commissioned Office Corps Amendments and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act, will update operations and procedures for the NOAA Commissioned Officers Corps, reauthorizes funding to update and maintain the nation's nautical charts-with an emphasis on the Arctic - as wel… Continue Reading
01.24.17
Sullivan meets with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Designee Shulkin
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with President Donald Trump's designee to become the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. David Shulkin. "I made a point of bringing Dr. Shulkin to Alaska in 2015 when he served as head of the Veterans Health Administration to ensure he saw and heard firsthand the challenges facing more than 70,000 Alaska veterans," said… Continue Reading
01.19.17
Sullivan meets with Secretary of State Designee Rex Tillerson
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump's designee to become the next Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson. "I had a productive and insightful discussion with Secretary of State designee Rex Tillerson," said Senator Dan Sullivan. "He displayed a great understanding of the importance of America's global allies and the role they play in maintaining peace and … Continue Reading
01.18.17
Sullivan Questions EPA Administrator Designee Pruitt at Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today released the following statement after questioning Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, nominated to be the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in a committee hearing. "I have enormous respect for Attorney General Pruitt, who spent hours answering tough questions with ease and intelligence. As EPA Administrator, Mr. Pruitt has made it clear that he … Continue Reading