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General Dunford: Missile Defense Increase “Warranted”
WASHINGTON, DC - In an exchange today with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) during a hearing of the Senate Armed Service Committee, General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, voiced his support for the increase in homeland missile defense spearheaded by Senator Sullivan in the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including the addition of up to 20 new ground-based interceptors to Fort Greely, Alaska. "Over the last seven or eight weeks, we did a very de… Continue Reading
09.26.17
Sullivan Statement on Graham-Cassidy Proposal
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today released the following statement about the Graham-Cassidy Senate healthcare reform proposal. "I'm disappointed that we haven't been able to replace the Affordable Care Act with a system that works for Alaska. The Graham-Cassidy bill would have sent federal healthcare dollars and decision-making back to the states-the laboratories of democracy-to decide how best to meet the needs of their constituents. As Alaskans know, our healthcare chall… Continue Reading
09.18.17
Sullivan Votes for Defense Bill with Critical Arctic, Missile Defense Authorizations
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) joined 88 of his colleagues in voting for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $700 billion in vital defense spending for Fiscal Year 2018. Senator Sullivan was able to include 28 amendments and provisions in the FY 2018 NDAA. "The overwhelmingly bipartisan passage of the NDAA is a significant - and long overdue - step toward rebuilding America's military strength," said Senator Sullivan. "At the same time threats… Continue Reading
09.14.17
Sullivan Advocates for Vital Missile Defense Funding in NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate Floor today about the need to pass the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes an amendment he authored to bolster America's homeland missile defense system in the wake of growing threats from North Korea. This amendment contains the majority of the senator's Advancing America's Missile Defense (AAMD) Act, which has been cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 27 senators. "Over the past sever… Continue Reading
09.13.17
Sullivan Congratulates Singh on State Department Nomination
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today congratulated Manisha Singh, the senator's senior policy advisor and chief counsel, on her nomination by President Trump to become Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs. "While I'm sad to see Manisha leave the Senate if confirmed, her departure will be a big gain for the State Department, our country and Alaska," said Senator Sullivan. "Having worked with Manisha at the State Department and now in the Senate, I can… Continue Reading
09.05.17
Sullivan Statement on Trump Administration’s DACA Announcement
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. "The DACA program was enacted without the approval of Congress and very likely exceeded President Obama's authority under the Constitution. America is a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. I believe we can remain faithful to both of these critically important ideals. "Going forward, i… Continue Reading
08.30.17
ICYMI: Sullivan Discusses North Korean Threat on CNN
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was interviewed by CNN's Kyung Lah regarding the escalating threat from North Korea and Senator Sullivan's legislation, the Advancing America's Missile Defense (AAMD) Act, which seeks to strengthen and improve the reliability, capability, and capacity of U.S. homeland missile defense. The CNN crew also met with members of the Alaska National Guard 49th Missile Defense Battalion, and toured the missile defense assets at Fort Greely, "home to Americ… Continue Reading
08.25.17
Sullivan Hosts Coast Guard Commandant in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK - Earlier this week, at the invitation of U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), travelled to Nome, Shishmaref, Cold Bay, King Cove and concluded his tour with a visit to the USCG Cutter Healy, currently underway in the Bering Sea. During his visit, Admiral Zukunft and Senator Sullivan engaged with community leaders and discussed how the U.S. Coast Guard and federal government can best serve Alaska's coastal communities. … Continue Reading
08.22.17
Sullivan Statement on Afghanistan Strategy
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today following President Trump's speech on America's strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia: "I commend President Trump for his strong speech last night outlining a revised strategy for Afghanistan. I am encouraged that the President - following recommendations from Secretary Mattis and others - outlined clear principles to govern our continued presence there. Ensuring … Continue Reading
08.21.17
Sullivan to Host Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today announced that on Thursday, August 24th he will convene an Alaska Transportation Summit with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao. The summit will bring together transportation leaders from across the state, and will focus on strengthening relationships with the Alaska transportation sector and discussing the impacts and challenges of federal polices and regulati… Continue Reading
08.18.17
Sullivan Welcomes NOAA Marine Debris Director to Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week welcomed Nancy Wallace, director of the NOAA Marine Debris Program, to Alaska. The Senator and Director Wallace joined a roundtable discussion with Peter Murphy, Alaska regional coordinator of the NOAA Marine Debris Program, Chris Pallister, director of Gulf of Alaska Keeper, and Molly McCammon, director of the Alaska Ocean Observing System, on the topic of marine debris and the Senator's Save Our Seas (SOS) Act, which passed the Senate … Continue Reading
08.18.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Kathy Heindl
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on August 3 on the Senate floor in recognition of Kathy Heindl, of Kenai, an Alaskan devoting her time to cleaning the banks of the Kenai River and protecting the fishery for future generations. Heindl, a recipient of the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust's King Maker Award, was recognized as part of Senator Sullivan's series, "Alaskan of the Week." The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO KATHY HE… Continue Reading
08.11.17
Senate Commerce Committee to Hold Hearing on Magnuson-Stevens Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, & Coast Guard, today announced the witnesses who will testify at a full committee hearing on the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in Soldotna on August 23. Additional stakeholder hearings are being planned for the fall. Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - 1:00 P.M. AKST Full Committee Hearing: … Continue Reading
08.07.17
Senate Passes Sullivan’s Save Our Seas Act
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate last week unanimously passed the Save Our Seas (SOS) Act, legislation introduced by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to address the global marine debris crisis. The bill would boost the federal government's domestic and international response to ocean waste, and allow the NOAA Administrator to declare severe marine debris events and authorize additional funds to states, like Alaska, for cleanup and response efforts. … Continue Reading
08.04.17
Senate Unanimously Passes Sullivan-Backed “Forever” GI Bill Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, spoke yesterday at the national Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) headquarters to celebrate the Senate's unanimous passage of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, legislation co-sponsored by Sullivan, alongside Chairman Johnny Isakson (R-GA), that would eliminate the 15-year expiration date for veterans to use their G.I. benefits and expand eligibility to more veterans… Continue Reading
08.04.17
Sullivan, Murkowski Help Increase Treatment Options for Terminally Ill
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation, co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-AK), that gives terminally ill patients an alternative route to treatment, providing such patients options to access investigational agents not yet approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act, improves care for patients through providing access to more individualized treatment from medical professionals, without un… Continue Reading
08.02.17
Sullivan, Heitkamp Applaud Senate Passage of POWER Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) today applauded Senate passage of S. 717, the Pro bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act, to help combat domestic abuse and sexual violence. Senators Shaheen (D-NH), Murkowski (R-AK), Capito (R-WV), Cornyn (R-TX) and Daines (R-MT) also were original co-sponsors of the bill. "Passage of the POWER Act by the Senate is a solid avenue to raising awareness that legal assistance is a critical first step in helping vi… Continue Reading
08.01.17
Sullivan Chairs Hearing on Magnuson-Stevens Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today chaired a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, & Coast Guard regarding the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). Among the witnesses was Chris Oliver, an Alaskan testifying for the first time before the subcommittee in his new role as Assistant Administrator for Fisheries at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr… Continue Reading
07.28.17
Sullivan Statement on Latest North Korea ICBM Test
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Pentagon confirmed today that North Korea has conducted yet another ballistic missile test. "Today's North Korean test shows that Kim Jong-un will not stop until he has an ICBM that can strike American cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles with a nuclear weapon," said Senator Sullivan. "While I am hopeful that a diplomatic solution will ultimat… Continue Reading
07.28.17
Sullivan Statement on ObamaCare Repeal Vote
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement tonight after voting for H.R. 1628, the Health Care Freedom Act: "Three years ago, as I crisscrossed the state, I heard story after story of families and small businesses who were experiencing fewer healthcare choices and paying skyrocketing costs for health insurance," Senator Sullivan said. "After hearing those stories, I pledged to help those Alaskans who were hurting. Since coming to the Senate, the situation in … Continue Reading