Press Releases
State Department Responds to Delegation’s Transboundary Concerns
WASHINGTON, DC - In response to a letter that Senator Lisa Murkowski, Senator Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young (all R-AK) wrote to Secretary of State John Kerry last month, the State Department told the Alaska Congressional Delegation in a letter (attached) that it will remain in close contact with concerned Alaskans and are committed to identifying the best ways to resolve shared concerns about risks posed to water quality and livelihoods in Alaska by mining activities in British Columbi… Continue Reading
10.07.16
Sullivan Comments on State of Alaska’s Nominations in OCS Lease Sale Program
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today in support of Alaska Governor Bill Walker's recent letter to Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell nominating the Beaufort and Chukchi seas and Cook Inlet for inclusion in the 2017-2022 proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lease sale program. "It is of vital importance to Alaska and the nation's economic and energy security that the Obama Administration keeps the proposed lease sales on the OCS in the Cook … Continue Reading
09.30.16
Sullivan, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Create Vietnam Helicopter Crew Memorial
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) have introduced the Senate companion legislation of H.R. 4298, the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Memorial Act, which would direct the Secretary of the Army to approve a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery honoring the nearly 5,000 helicopter pilots and crewmembers killed during the Vietnam War. The legislation was first introduced in the House by Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV). "The brave helicopter pilots and crew of the Vie… Continue Reading
09.29.16
Sullivan Joins Conversation On How to Fix Washington’s Broken Budget Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) yesterday joined his colleagues, led by Senator David Perdue (R-GA), in a conversation on the Senate floor about fixing Washington's broken budget process. Senators Sullivan and Perdue were joined by Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Senator Bob Corker (R-TN), Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Senator Steve Daines (R-MT). Click here to watch t… Continue Reading
09.28.16
Sullivan Statement on the Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting in support of the continuing resolution, which funds the federal government until December 9, 2016, and fully funds military construction and veteran affairs for FY 2017. "While I fundamentally disagree with the process, it was important to ensure that the government of the United States was kept up and running. Government shutdowns are disruptive to our economy and hurt our country's morale. G… Continue Reading
09.26.16
Bill to Empower Native Communities, Boost Tourism Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, DC - A bill co-sponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) to enhance and integrate native tourism, empower native communities, and expand unique cultural tourism opportunities in the United States, the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act, has been signed into law by President Obama. Congressman Don Young (R-AK) co-sponsored companion legislation in the House of Representatives. The NATIVE Act would require federal agencies w… Continue Reading
09.22.16
Sullivan, Heitkamp Bill to Combat Domestic Violence Introduced in House by Reps. Young, Kennedy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) today announced that their bipartisan bill to help combat domestic abuse and sexual violence by increasing access and promoting pro-bono legal services for victims of domestic violence was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Don Young (R-AK) and Congressman Joe Kennedy (D-MA) joined with Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) to introduce in the House of Repr… Continue Reading
09.21.16
Senators Launch Senate Opportunity Coalition
WASHINGTON, DC - Today U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) joined a group of conservative senators to launch the Senate Opportunity Coalition, a new initiative organized by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), aimed at ensuring that every family across the nation has access to the American Dream. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), James Lankford (R-OK) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) are also members of the coalition. Together, the senators will work to alleviate poverty and grow economic opportunity by sharing firsthand experi… Continue Reading
09.15.16
Sen. Sullivan Secures Victories for Alaska’s Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today praised the Senate for passing the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA), which includes several key provisions vital to Alaska's water and wastewater infrastructure that Senator Sullivan - as a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, where the bill originated - fought for. Senator Sullivan was also able to include provisions for increased funding for harbors and emerging ports across the state, and language wh… Continue Reading
09.14.16
Delegation Introduces Bill Returning Healthcare Options to Alaskans
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Don Young introduced the Ensuring Health Care Opportunities Act of 2016 which will help Alaskans struggling with the high cost of health insurance, and strive to attract more insurance companies to Alaska. President Obama, and many of those who voted for the Affordable Care Act, promised that those who liked their healthcare coverage could keep it under Obamacare, and that the act would lower costs and increa… Continue Reading
09.14.16
Sullivan Introduces Bill to Assist Democratic Transition and Spur Economic Development in Burma
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) along with Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today introduced the Empower Burma Act, legislation that aims to assist in Burma's democratic transition by requiring the United States to lead a worldwide effort to assist in Burma's economic development. The introduction of the legislation coincides with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's first official visit to Washington as Burma's de-facto leader. In November 2015, Burma held an historic el… Continue Reading
09.09.16
Sullivan Comments on North Korea’s Latest Nuclear Test
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) issued the following statement today regarding reports of another nuclear weapon test by North Korea. "North Korea's continued provocative behavior is deeply troubling," said Senator Sullivan. "It is why I support a more robust missile defense system that will keep our country safe against rogue actors like Kim Jong Un, who is working to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of hitting our country. Make no mistake, the North Korean… Continue Reading
09.09.16
Alaska Delegation Urges State Department to Focus on Transboundary Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Alaska Congressional Delegation joined together to again urge Secretary of State John Kerry to address the downstream risks that mining in British Columbia may pose to Alaska and Alaskans. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young wrote a letter (attached) to Secretary Kerry, seeking his Department's engagement in their efforts to ensure that British Columbia institutes appropriate safeguards to prevent potential negative impacts to transboundary wat… Continue Reading
09.06.16
Senate Democrats filibuster critical troop funding a sixth time
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) took to the Senate floor today to rebuke Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senate Democrats for again filibustering the defense appropriations bill, the sixth such filibuster in the past year and a half. The legislation, which includes critical funding for America's troops serving overseas, passed out of committee with unanimous bipartisan support. "We just saw another filibuster of spending for the men and women who serve in the United Stat… Continue Reading
09.01.16
Alaska Delegation Congratulates Hockey Legend Scotty Gomez
ANCHORAGE, AK - Today, the Alaska Congressional Delegation congratulated Scotty Gomez on his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL). "Scotty Gomez has had the most decorated hockey career of any Alaskan in history. Alaskans have been proud to watch one of our own achieve so much - from 16 seasons in the NHL including Rookie of the Year and two Stanley Cups to appearing in two NHL All-Star Games and even representing the U.S. in the Winter Olympics. He has captured the attention of eve… Continue Reading
08.31.16
Senator Sullivan Comments on FCC’s Alaska Plan
KETCHIKAN, AK - Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an order which provides Alaska telecommunication rate-of-return carriers with the financial certainty they need to invest in telecommunications infrastructure and expand broadband capabilities throughout Alaska. This order will provide over $1 billion of federal Universal Service Fund (USF) money to 15 Alaska-based wireless and wireline telecommunications providers over a 10-year period. "I commend the FCC for acknowled… Continue Reading
08.05.16
Sullivan Condemns U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rule That Preempts State Wildlife Management
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan today condemned a rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that would fundamentally alter wildlife management on Alaska's 77 million acres of national wildlife refuge land. This rule targets the State of Alaska's proven, science-based wildlife management strategies that have been subject to rigorous public review and participation. Instead, the Fish and Wildlife Service rule preempts the State's management authority, a principle that was enshrine… Continue Reading
08.02.16
Alaska Delegation Praises F-35 Progress
ANCHORAGE, AK - Today the Alaska Congressional Delegation released the following statements after the U.S. Air Force announced that the first F-35A squadron capable of handling a range of combat missions, known as Initial Operating Capability (IOC), is now ready. IOC demonstrates the confidence the Air Force has in the F-35 program and their success in ensuring the first squadron is ready for combat. "This is a great step forward in our efforts to bring two squadrons of F-35s to Alaska. The IOC… Continue Reading
07.29.16
Sullivan: No Relief In Sight for American Worker in Stagnant Obama Economy
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers, released by the U.S. Department of Commerce earlier today, showing the economy grew only 1.2 percent in the second quarter of this year. GDP is one of the primary indicators used to gauge the health of a country's economy. In the United States, the growth rate since 1790 has averaged an annual rate of 3.7 percent, almost 4 percent GDP. The Obama administration's average … Continue Reading
07.25.16
Sullivan to Convene Alaska Wellness Summit: Conquering the Opioid Crisis
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced that he will be convening a Wellness Summit next Thursday, August 4th in Palmer, Alaska. The summit will be dedicated to conquering the opioid and heroin epidemic scourging our nation and great state of Alaska. Federal officials from several agencies will attend to hear what unique obstacles Alaskans face when seeking treatment and recovery, as well as witness the indomitable spirit of Alaskans who have overcome those obstacles. … Continue Reading