Press Releases
Sullivan Works to Reverse Obama’s Army Drawdown; Future of Alaska’s 4-25 Looks Promising
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today signed the Conference Report to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill includes increased funding authorization to increase force structure for all four services. The NDAA authorizes an additional 16,000 U.S. Army soldiers, halting and reversing an ongoing drawdown of Army forces by the Obama administration. This drawdown included the 4-25 Infantry Bri… Continue Reading
11.18.16
Alaska Delegation Slams Decision to Strip Arctic Leases from New OCS Plan
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, and U.S. Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today condemned the Obama administration's decision to remove two Alaska lease sales - one each in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas - from its "Proposed Final Program" for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) leasing for 2017-2022. Eliminating the program's Arctic sales will yield the weakest offshore development plan in American history and lock up vast resources that are needed to grow our economy… Continue Reading
11.18.16
Sullivan Statement on President-elect Trump’s Selection for Attorney General
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) issued the following statement on President-elect Trump's intent to nominate Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to be Attorney General of the United States. "I am encouraged to hear about the nomination of my Senate colleague Senator Jeff Sessions to be the next Attorney General of the United States. Senator Sessions has a long record of exemplary public service, and is a passionate defender of our Constitution and the rule of law. I look forward t… Continue Reading
11.09.16
Sullivan Statement on 2016 Elections
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) issued the following statement today on the 2016 elections: "I want to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence on their historic victory last night. They clearly heard and gave voice to the concerns of millions of our citizens who feel the American dream is slipping away. "I look forward to working closely with our new president and his administration on issues critical to Alaska and America: energy independen… Continue Reading
11.04.16
Sullivan Statement on Governor Walker's Cancer Diagnosis
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today regarding Governor Bill Walker's announcement that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Governor Bill Walker and his family during this difficult time. Governor Walker has long been a fighter, and I'm sure he will bring the same unwavering spirit to this battle and will have a speedy recovery. I appreciate that the governor brought this issue to the attention of Ala… Continue Reading
11.01.16
Sullivan Applauds FCC Order Expanding Broadband in Rural Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week issued an order that expands the Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF II) program for Alaska's price cap carrier to deploy broadband services throughout Alaska. This order will provide approximately $19.4 million per year for 10 years and will improve voice and broadband service for more than 31,000 locations throughout rural Alaska - many of which are without any broadband today. "Earlier this year, during a Senate Commerce Co… Continue Reading
10.24.16
Sullivan Extremely Frustrated by Ninth Circuit Ruling Allowing Bearded Seal Listing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today expressed frustration at a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit opinion overturning a District Court's 2014 ruling that found the 2012 listing of the bearded seal as "threatened" by the National Marine Fisheries Service under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was unwarranted. "I am deeply troubled by the 9th Circuit's decision today to allow unnecessary and crushing federal regulatory burdens to move forward, which will impact lar… Continue Reading
10.19.16
Alaska Senators Honor 50 Years of the Alaska Federation of Natives
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate recently passed a resolution (attached), introduced by U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN). AFN was formed in October 1966 when more than 400 Alaska Natives, representing 17 Native organizations, conducted a historic 3-day meeting to address Alaska Native land rights. "I'm proud to honor and recognize the significance of AFN and what this organization has achieved. I look … Continue Reading
10.14.16
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