Press Releases
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(R-AK) sent a letter to President Obama today in an effort to work across party lines toward a solution to onerous and outdated federal regulations, which the President identified as an issue he wants to address with members of Congress in his final year in office.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 "I think there are outdated regulations that need to be change… Continue Reading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
12.18.15
Senate Unanimously Passes Coast Guard Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, today welcomed unanimous passage of the Coast Guard Authorization Act, which included several key provisions vital to Alaskans' interests. "Today's unanimous passage of this important legislation demonstrates Congress's strong commitment to the U.S. Coast Guard, which serves countless Alaskans in every corner of our state," said Senator Sullivan. "Working with members of… Continue Reading
12.18.15
Sullivan Votes Against 2,200 Page $1.8 Trillion Spending and Tax Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting against H.R. 2029, the Omnibus Appropriations Act, a $1.8 trillion spending and tax reform bill: "This was a difficult vote for me. This 2,200 page $1.8 trillion spending and tax reform bill contains several provisions that I have advocated for, and will continue to press for, that benefit some Alaskans, small business owners, and the energy sector. However, voting in favor of such a massive an… Continue Reading
12.14.15
Sullivan Reacts to EPA’s Illegal Use of Lobbying and Propaganda to Promote WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today regarding the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) legal decision that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) broke laws when it pushed for public support for the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule in 2014 and 2015. Specifically, the GAO's report said that the EPA had unlawfully used taxpayer dollars to use social media for lobbying and propaganda purposes. "The EPA consistently earns it's moniker… Continue Reading
12.13.15
Obamacare hurts Alaska most
by Sen. Dan Sullivan
Recently, while home in Anchorage, in the course of two hours, three people in three different places - a gas station, Carr's and Lowe's - talked to me about how Obamacare is wiping them out. Hardly a day passes when I don't hear from or read about Alaskans harmed by Obamacare. One Alaska family tells me they now pay $1,200 per month in premiums with a $10,000 deductible. Another couple pays more than $3,000 per month in premiums, almost $38,000 per year. Here's an excerpt from a constitue… Continue Reading
12.09.15
Sullivan Supports Major Education Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after voting in support of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), which passed the U.S. Senate on a vote of 85-12. This bipartisan bill is the most significant education reform since 2001, and will replace the outdated and ineffective standards that were forced on states under the No Child Left Behind Act. The ESSA removes control of education from the federal government and rightfully returns it bac… Continue Reading
12.04.15
Sullivan Applauds Passage of Long-Term Highway Reauthorization Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday evening, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) joined 82 of his colleagues in passing the bipartisan Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which provides funding for our nation's surface transportation needs over the next five years. "Passage of a long-term highway bill will provide Alaskans with much-needed certainty in infrastructure investments throughout our state," Senator Sullivan said. "Building off Congressman Young's work as a past chairman of the House T… Continue Reading