Press Releases
Sullivan Statement on U.S. Navy Freedom of Navigation Operation in South China Sea
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on the U.S. Navy's recent freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea: "I am encouraged by reports of a second recent U.S. freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea, an area that is home to some of the busiest transit routes in the world. Freedom of navigation and the U.S. operations that safeguard it are vital to ensuring the safe and… Continue Reading
01.28.16
Senator Sullivan Statement on Moda Health
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement in reaction to news that Moda Health will be leaving the state of Alaska's individual marketplace and will not be issuing new insurance policies for other plans. "I'm extremely disappointed that the health care of thousands of Alaskans will be negatively affected by the inability of Moda Health to issue new insurance policies in the state and its exit from the individual exchange and other markets in Alaska. Eve… Continue Reading
01.27.16
Sullivan Honored to Announce 2016 Military Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) had the honor and privilege of nominating 33 outstanding young Alaskans to four of our country's U.S. Military Service Academies. "This year's selection of candidates 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. "This was my first opportunity since becoming senator to … Continue Reading
01.22.16
Senator moves to halt proposed ban on Alaska predator hunts
by Associated Press
FAIRBANKS - U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is looking to stop a proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ban on some bear, wolf and coyote hunts on federal wildlife refuges in the state. An amendment to Sullivan's Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015 would prohibit the federal agency from enacting hunting restrictions the agency announced earlier this month, The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. Federal wildlife officials on Jan. 8 proposed changes to hunting and trapping rules for national wildlife r… Continue Reading
01.21.16
Bill to Support Hospitals in Smaller Communities Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski today thanked their colleagues for passing S. 607, a bill they cosponsored that was introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), which extends the Medicare Rural Community Hospital (RCH) Demonstration Program. "The RCH demo programs are critical for the bottom line of health care institutions serving smaller populations, like the Kenai Peninsula and Juneau," said Senator Sullivan. "The program has allowed several Alaska hospitals to expa… Continue Reading
01.21.16
Secretary of Army nominee commits to work to keep troops in Alaska
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) received a commitment from Eric Fanning, the Secretary of the Army nominee, to cut troops that aren't capable of fighting before cutting our "trigger puller" troops, including the 4-25 Airborne Brigade Combat Team currently stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. (Click the image above to watch Sen. Sullivan at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing) "If confirmed,… Continue Reading
01.20.16
Sullivan Attends Sturgeon Supreme Court Oral Arguments
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), along with other Alaskans - including Senator Lisa Murkowski - attended oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court today for Sturgeon v. Frost, a case that cuts to the heart of Alaska's sovereignty. Alaskan John Sturgeon is suing the National Park Service after being forced off the Nation River for using a hovercraft to hunt moose. The Park Service claimed it controlled that stretch of land, even though the Alaska National Interest Lands Conserv… Continue Reading
01.20.16
Sullivan Amendment Halts Proposed USFWS Changes to Wildlife Management on Alaska Refuges
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, today successfully added an amendment to S. 659, the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2015, prohibiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from implementing a recently proposed rule that preempts state management of fish, wildlife, and their habitats on national wildlife refuges in Alaska, as guaranteed in the Alaska Statehood Act and the Alas… Continue Reading
01.19.16
Sullivan Seeks to Work with President Obama on Solution to Overregulation
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) sent a letter to President Obama today in an effort to work across party lines toward a solution to onerous and outdated federal regulations, which the President identified as an issue he wants to address with members of Congress in his final year in office. "I believe a thriving private sector is the lifeblood of our economy," President Obama said in his final State of the Union address. "I think there are outdated regulations that need to be change… Continue Reading
01.16.16
Sullivan Issues Statement on Release of American Hostages
WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that five American hostages in Iran have been released: "We are all relieved that five Americans, unjustly imprisoned by Iran, are on their way home. I can only imagine the joy and relief being felt by the families of Amir Hekmati, Saeed Abedini, Jason Rezaian, and two other Americans whose imprisonments were not previously disclosed. But I'm outraged that it appears that at least one America… Continue Reading
01.15.16
Sullivan: President Obama’s war on coal is also war on the middle class
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Member Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) issued the following statement regarding the Obama Administration's coal lease moratorium on federal lands: "In 2008, President Obama said that he would propose an energy plan where 'electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket.' Unfortunately, he's kept his word. The president's unprecedented war on coal is also a war on the middle class. Further, we'll be sacrificing one of our country's most … Continue Reading
01.13.16
Sullivan: Obama Administration's Response to Iranian Detention of 10 American Sailors is a Disgrace
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today about Secretary of State John Kerry expressing "gratitude" to Iran for releasing ten American sailors which it took hostage: "In the aftermath of ten U.S. sailors being taken hostage and then released by the Iranians, Secretary of State John Kerry expressed 'gratitude to Iranian authorities for their cooperation.' Expressing gratitude-after Iran takes ten American service members hostage and publishes phot… Continue Reading
01.13.16
Sullivan Responds to President’s Final State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement tonight in response to President Obama's final State of the Union address: "I've always appreciated President Obama's considerable oratorical skills. Tonight, I was heartened that he spent some time highlighting what's good about our country and emphasizing America's unique optimistic spirit. We can never forget that for our resources, our hardworking citizens, our collective big heart, and our form of governm… Continue Reading
01.11.16
My Turn: Support the RED Tape Act
by Curtis Thayer
As the president of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce, I read with interest Rich Moniak's criticism of Sen. Dan Sullivan's fight to combat federal overregulation ("Regulations in an imperfect people's democracy," Jan. 1, 2016). The Alaska Chamber supports public regulation and regulatory reforms that encourage responsible development of Alaska's communities and natural resources. Topping both the Chamber's state and federal lists of policy positions is an entire category of initiatives advocating … Continue Reading
01.08.16
Sullivan deeply concerned over USFWS proposed changes to wildlife management on Alaska refuges
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) expressed deep concern over the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) proposed regulatory changes to wildlife management on national wildlife refuges in Alaska, which would restrict access and limit hunting, fishing and trapping activities, preempting the State of Alaska's authority and science-based management regime. In all, Alaska has 16 national wildlife refuges comprising 76,774,229 acres. The proposed rule would erode state wildl… Continue Reading
01.06.16
Sullivan: North Korean Nuclear Test Emphasizes Alaska’s Strategic Importance
WASHINGTON, D.C -- U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement on the recent reports of a hydrogen bomb test by North Korea late last evening. "The disturbing news out of North Korea, if confirmed, further illustrates the strategic short-sidedness of removing America's only Airborne Brigade Combat Team in the entire Asia-Pacific. "Alaska's strategically placed forces are critical to our nation's Arctic and Asia-Pacific security. With an unstable North Korean dictator with… Continue Reading
01.05.16
Sullivan Statement on USFWS Decision to Not List the Alexander Archipelago Wolf
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision that the Alexander Archipelago wolves in Southeast Alaska do not warrant protection as an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA): "I commend the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for following sound science, instead of the political whims of Outside interest groups, to determine that the wolves in Southeast Alaska do not warrant protect… Continue Reading
01.05.16
Sullivan Reacts To Whittling Away of Alaskans’ Right to Bear Arms
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today in reaction to President Obama's announced gun control measures via executive action: "Like most Alaskans, I'm extremely troubled by President Obama's executive actions that limit our Second Amendment rights. The president failed to get a gun control bill through a Senate controlled by his own party in 2013. Now he's decided to take certain actions to bypass Congress. Make no mistake, these actions are a dir… Continue Reading
12.28.15
Sullivan Commends Leaders of Republic of Korea and Japan on ‘Comfort Women’ Settlement
WASHINGTON, D.C--Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement on the settlement of the dispute between the Republic of Korea and Japan over World War II-era "Comfort Women." "I commend the leaders of both the Republic of Korea and Japan for directly addressing the painful and difficult issue of 'Comfort Women' during World War II and the involvement and responsibility of Japan's military. This agreement should further help healing and reconciliation between two of our most impor… Continue Reading
12.23.15
Sullivan focuses on economy, regulation reform
by Elizabeth Earl
Economics, regulation and the military ruled the conversation during Sen. Dan Sullivan's speech to the joint Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce luncheon on Wednesday. Sullivan, who has just completed his first year in Washington, D.C., presented a crowd of about 80 with a rundown of his views on the current national political situation. Because it is the holiday season, he said he wanted to focus on the positive while still touching on future challenges. "Believe it or not, you can someti… Continue Reading