Press Releases
Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) Maiden Speech
Remarks prepared for delivery: Mr. President, today I stand in support of the Keystone Pipeline project. As an Alaskan, I feel it's important to talk about this bill and the importance of American energy infrastructure. I live in a state with one of the world's largest pipelines. In 1973, after bitter debate, similar to the debate about Keystone, Congress passed a bill that led to the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline system- what we in Alaska call TAPS. It almost didn't happen. … Continue Reading
01.27.15
Air Force Chief of Staff to Sullivan: Eielson AFB Continues to Be Leading Candidate for F-35 in Pacific
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Armed Services Committee member Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today highlighted to the Chiefs of Staff of the four military branches, the military and geo-strategic importance of Alaska, and mentioned to his fellow Armed Services Committee colleagues that they will be hearing about Alaska's important national security role often. During the hearing, Sen. Sullivan pressed U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Mark Welsh on the latest news regarding the potential basing of two sq… Continue Reading
01.26.15
Sullivan Delivers Maiden Speech as U.S. Senator
Highlights need to stop project delays, access federal land, respect the rule of law and roll back regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) delivered his maiden address to the U.S. Senate today, expressing his support of the Keystone XL Pipeline, his outrage over the Obama administration's latest actions on ANWR, and highlighted his agenda for the 114th Congress. (Click above to watch video) "Mr. President, in supporting Keystone, I'm also standing for a larger, more impor… Continue Reading
01.25.15
Murkowski, Sullivan, & Young Vow to Fight President Obama’s Assault on Alaska
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young today held a press conference to discuss their plans to work together to reverse the Obama administration's decision to further block access to Alaska's oil and natural gas resources in federal areas. Click to view the video of press conference The administration on Sunday announced it was recommending that nearly all of the 19.6 million acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) be placed into wilderness statu… Continue Reading
01.24.15
Obama, Jewell Declaring War on Alaska’s Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Alaska’s Congressional Delegation and Gov. Bill Walker today denounced President Obama and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell for launching an unprecedented assault on Alaska that will have long-lasting effects on the state’s economy and the nation’s energy security. In coordination with the White House, Secretary Jewell will announce this week - starting today - that she will lock up millions of acres of the nation’s richest oil and natural gas prospects on the Arctic coastal… Continue Reading
01.18.15
Sullivan Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. "All of our lives were forever changed by Dr. Martin Luther King’s cause for freedom. No matter how old we are, what our station in life, what country we were born in, or the color of our skin, today is a day to reflect on how one man, fighting for right against might, can change the arc of history to create a more perfect union. "It’s also a day to recall the ma… Continue Reading
01.15.15
Senators Murkowski, Sullivan Re-Activating Southeast Office Network
Regional Staff in Process of Being Hired to Respond to Constituents WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan today announced that their Ketchikan and Juneau offices will be reopening soon, with the two coordinating their efforts to share a full-time staffer in each location to keep costs down. “Alaskans deserve to have their views heard and their needs responded to, but they also deserve to know that we are responsibly spending their tax dollars to do so,” said the Senat… Continue Reading
01.15.15
Sullivan Announces Additional Hires in Alaska & DC Offices
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced additional staff hires for his U.S. Senate offices in Alaska and Washington, DC. Kathlene Rowell will serve as State Director, Mike Fleagle as Alaska Deputy Chief of Staff, and Paul “Otto” Feather as Senior Advisor for Military and Veterans’ Affairs and Mat-Su Regional Director. Washington, DC hires include Peter Henry as Legislative Director, Robyn Engibous as Deputy Chief of Staff, Ryan Ringel as Director of Administration and Tech… Continue Reading
01.06.15
Dan Sullivan sworn in as Alaska's new senator
Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan was sworn in at the start of the new Congress on Tuesday, becoming Alaska's junior senator. An Alaska contingent that included Gov. Bill Walker and state lawmakers were in Washington, D.C., for the event. Sullivan said he was honored and humbled by the turnout. He said the joke was that the "Alaskainvasion" - which he numbered at more than 200 people - brought with it the snow that blanketed the area Tuesday. Sullivan, a former state attorney general and Natur… Continue Reading