Press Releases
Sullivan Meets With Japanese Prime Minister Abe on Trip to Asia
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senate Armed Services Committee member Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), today returned from a trip across the Asia-Pacific, with stops in Hawaii, Guam, Okinawa and Tokyo, Japan, where he met with senior military officials and government leaders to assess the United States’ strategic rebalance in the region - a long-term, global military strategy announced in 2012 to optimize the way in which U.S. forces are deployed throughout the Asia-Pacific. Sen. Sullivan concluded his trip wit… Continue Reading
04.03.15
Sullivan Responds to Obama Administration’s ANWR Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Formal Request to Congress
ANCHORAGE, AK - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) to manage the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness, and a formal request to Congress to approve the wilderness designation. “This outrageous proposal from the Obama Administration will undermine Alaska’s future and America’s energy security. It will never see the light of day in Congress,” said Sen. Sullivan… Continue Reading
03.24.15
Sullivan talks states' rights, AKLNG
by Katie Moritz
With polarizing issues facing the Alaska Legislature, there couldn't have been a more interesting time for the state's freshman U.S. senator to make a stop at the Capitol. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, made it clear in his first-ever address to lawmakers that his intention is to push against President Barack Obama's mandates while working to get things done for the state. Needless to say, his speech was a hit with the Republican House and Senate majorities. Sullivan, a former Alaska attorney ge… Continue Reading
03.24.15
Wall Street Journal OpEd: Obama’s Alaska Wilderness Head Fake
by Senator Dan Sullivan
President Obama's plan to designate 12 million acres as wilderness in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge did not fool Alaskans. The announcement in January revealed his goal of starving the trans-Alaska pipeline by stranding tens of billions of barrels of American oil permanently under the Arctic tundra, and turning the state into a giant national park. Given the huge importance the oil industry plays in employing Alaskans and funding state services, the president's plan will wreak havoc on t… Continue Reading
03.23.15
Sullivan talks federal regs, military presence
by Molly Dischner
JUNEAU - U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan on Monday said fighting federal overreach and pushing for a continued military presence in Alaska are among his priorities. Sullivan made his comments in addressing a joint session of the state Legislature. Such addresses are tradition among Alaska's U.S. senators, and this was the first for Sullivan, a Republican who won election last November. Sullivan said his efforts to limit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency include support for a bill that provides f… Continue Reading
03.21.15
Congress should have a say in US-Iran nuclear weapons deal
by Sen. Dan Sullivan
As I traveled throughout our great state last year, I heard repeatedly how worried Alaskans were about national security. From the growth and brutality of ISIS and a resurgent Russia waging war in the heart of Europe, to a steady march by Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, Alaskans recognized the unprecedented challenges threatening our country. They sensed what former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger recently put into words during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing: "The United States ha… Continue Reading
03.16.15
Sullivan Introduces Amendment to Human Trafficking Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) took to the Senate floor, to speak in support of S. 178, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, as well as offer his Mann Act Cooperation amendment. Sen. Sullivan’s bipartisan amendment, co-sponsored by Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), would free up federal resources by allowing and encouraging state Attorneys General and local District Attorneys to prosecute… Continue Reading
03.16.15
Sullivan Holds First Hearing as Chairman of EPW Subcommittee
Hearing Examines Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015 WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water and Wildlife, held his first hearing today, on S. 659, the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015, a bill sponsored by Sen. Sullivan, that would protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting through increasing access, supporting successful conservation programs, and reining in federal ove… Continue Reading
03.16.15
Sullivan Secures Timeline for Arctic Plan of Action to Respond to Russian Military Build-Ups
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) used his position on the Armed Services Committee last week to expose the United States’ lack of military plans and action in the Arctic. This announcement comes as the Associated Press reports yesterday that Russia is launching a major training exercise in the Arctic involving 38,000 servicemen, more than 50 surface ships and submarines and 110 aircraft. Throughout last week, Sen. Sullivan questioned the wisdom of possible troop reductions in Alask… Continue Reading
03.11.15
Sullivan Announces Kenai Peninsula Regional Director
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced that Elaina Spraker will serve as Regional Director of his Kenai Peninsula office. “I am pleased to announce Elaina Spraker as our Kenai Peninsula Regional Director,” Sen. Sullivan said. “Elaina has been active in the Kenai Peninsula community for nearly thirty years, and her wealth of knowledge and experience will be an enormous asset to our Senate team.” Spraker, of Soldotna, AK, has served in a variety of nonprofit, governmen… Continue Reading
03.06.15
Sullivan Stresses Need for Export License for Alaska LNG Project with Dept. of Energy Secretary Moniz
WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to seek rapid processing of the pending non-Free Trade Agreement export license application submitted by the Alaska LNG Project LCC in July 2014, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recently wrote Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and held a follow up meeting in his office to stress the need for the Energy Department to move forward on this critical infrastructure project. Senator Sullivan noted that in his previous roles as Alaska Commissioner of the Department of Natura… Continue Reading
03.05.15
Alaska Takes Next Step Towards F-35
WASHINGTON, DC - Alaska’s Congressional Delegation welcomed news from the United States Air Force, announcing three public scoping meetings in Interior Alaska to begin the formal process of stationing 48 of the Air Force’s most advanced fighter aircraft, the F-35A, at Eielson Air Force Base. “There may never have been a time when America needed Alaska and our military might more than it does right now, with rogue and unpredictable threats emerging to our west - and I have welcomed all th… Continue Reading
03.03.15
Sullivan Reacts to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after attending Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress: “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a powerful and moving speech to Congress today,” said Sen. Sullivan. “It was everything a speech from a strong leader should be: intelligent, resolved and most importantly, true. All of us, especially President Obama, should take note, especially when the Prime Minister said that the dea… Continue Reading
03.03.15
Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff to Sullivan: Russia Has Activated 4 New Combat Brigades in the Arctic
WASHINGTON, DC - During an Armed Services Committee hearing today on the Department of Defense’s FY16 budget request, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was told about Russia’s plans to attempt to militarize and dominate the Arctic. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey said that of the six new Russia brigades being activated, four of them will be in the Arctic. Given Russia’s plans in the Arctic, Senator Sullivan questioned the wisdom of the possible removal of one or both… Continue Reading
02.27.15
Sullivan Praises Commerce Committee Passage of Vessel Discharge Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), applauded the Senate Commerce Committee’s passage of legislation he co-sponsored that would permanently exempt Alaska’s fishing vessels, and commercial vessels less than 79 feet in length, from Environmental Protection Agency incidental discharge regulations. S. 373, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act, introduced earlier this month, is widely supported by the maritime and fishing industries. “Permanently exempting these vessels from the EPA… Continue Reading
02.27.15
Sullivan Opposes Funding Bill that Includes President’s Amnesty Plan
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today voted against final passage of the Department of Homeland Security funding bill that does not include provisions to block President Obama’s executive amnesty plan. “President Obama's decision in November to unilaterally issue executive amnesty was a blatant disregard for the rule of law and the will of the American people. The president himself said no less than 22 times that he didn’t have the authority to take the law into his own han… Continue Reading
02.26.15
Sullivan Announces Additional Hires in Washington, DC Office
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced additional legislative staff hires in his Washington, DC office. Erik Elam will serve as the Majority Staff Director of the Fisheries, Water and Wildlife Subcommittee, and Jason Suslavich and Kate Wolgemuth will both serve as Legislative Assistants. “Erik, Jason and Kate all bring unique skill sets to their respective jobs, and I am pleased they will be joining my team in Washington,” Sen. Sullivan said. “Their advice and experien… Continue Reading
02.24.15
Sullivan Statement on President Obama’s Veto of Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today on President Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline Act. “I’m profoundly disappointed that yet again, as he’s done in Alaska, President Obama chose to cater to his small, radical environmental constituency, rather than listen to the voice of most reasonable Americans,” said Sen. Sullivan. “Keystone would create good jobs and it would strengthen American energy security through responsible development. That’… Continue Reading
02.05.15
Sullivan Announces Opening of Anchorage & Mat-Su District Offices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced the opening of his Anchorage and Mat-Su district offices - which will serve as local hubs for constituent relations for their respective communities. “I am pleased to announce the opening of our Anchorage and Mat-Su offices,” Sen. Sullivan said. “Whether assisting a veteran with a VA claim, or helping a senior with their Social Security benefits, providing Alaskans with the help they need is one of the most important aspects of … Continue Reading
02.04.15
Sullivan Questions Secretary of Defense Nominee at Confirmation Hearing
Sullivan Questions Secretary of Defense Nominee at Confirmation Hearing Senator discusses geostrategic importance of Alaska, timeline for defeating ISIS, threat of Iran with Dr. Carter WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today questioned Secretary of Defense nominee Dr. Ashton Carter on a variety of national security issues during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. During the hearing, which stretched into the late afternoon - Sen. Sullivan ask… Continue Reading