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Sullivan Chairs Oversight Hearing on NOAA Marine Sanctuaries
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today chaired a hearing of the Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard overseeing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuaries program. "While the concept of National Marine Sanctuaries is well-intentioned, many of these protected areas have caused challenges for coastal communities that are dependent upon accessing America's water resources," said Senator Sulliv… Continue Reading
06.27.17
Sullivan Statement on WOTUS Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to withdraw and rewrite the overreaching Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. "I have long advocated for repealing the lawless WOTUS Rule, which gave the EPA vast new authority over lands across the country, particularly in Alaska, which is home to more jurisdictional waters than any other state. I applaud the EPA for taking steps to rescind the rule and imple… Continue Reading
06.26.17
The Missile Defense Imperative
Liberal opposition to missile defense has persisted since the 1980s, but the politics may be changing with technological progress and the rising threat from North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's nuclear weapons. Congress has an opportunity this summer to notch a rare bipartisan deal that enhances U.S. security. Kim has already overseen more nuclear and missile tests than his father and grandfather combined, and the Defense Intelligence Agency warns that "if left on its current trajectory" Pyongya… Continue Reading
06.23.17
Sullivan-Backed VA Accountability Bill Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, thanked President Trump for signing S. 1094, the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017, legislation cosponsored by Senator Sullivan. "I want to thank President Trump for signing this important piece of legislation into law, the product of bipartisan work and cooperation in the Veterans' Affairs Committee," said Senator Sullivan. "The VA Accountability Act is an important… Continue Reading
06.22.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Lee Jordan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke Monday on the Senate floor in recognition of Lee Jordan, of Eagle River, an instrumental supporter of the Alaska Baseball League. Jordan 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 LEE JORDAN Madam President, for the last few months, I have been coming down to the floor to recognize someone in my State who, through acts … Continue Reading
06.20.17
Sullivan Congratulates Alaskan Chris Oliver on Appointment to Lead National Marine Fisheries Service
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chairman of the Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard Subcommittee, congratulated Chris Oliver, an Alaskan who has served as the Executive Director of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council since 2000, on his appointment to serve as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Assistant Administrator for Fisheries. "I can't think of a more qualified or capable individual to manage America's fisheries than Chris Oliver - t… Continue Reading
06.16.17
Sullivan, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Protecting Servicemembers Online Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, have introduced the Protecting Servicemembers Online Act of 2017 to help protect servicemembers from "revenge pornography." The legislation would amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to prohibit the nonconsensual distribution of pornographic photographs, prohibit harassing communication, and strengthen the tools available to military prosecutors when… Continue Reading
06.15.17
Sullivan Thanks Rep. Young for Companion Missile Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today thanked Congressman Don Young (R-AK) for introducing House companion legislation to S. 1196, the Advancing America's Missile Defense (AAMD) Act. Also, in a SASC hearing this week, Secretary of Defense James Mattis signaled his support for the continued improvement of the U.S. missile defense system, and the need to expand its capabilities as a result of anticipated future threats to t… Continue Reading
06.15.17
Sullivan Votes for Tougher Sanctions on Iran & Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined with 97 of his colleagues in support of S. 722, the Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017. The bill imposes tougher sanctions against Iran for its support of terrorism, ballistic missile tests and prohibited arms transfers, as well as sanctions against Russia for its aggression toward its neighbors and cyberattack on the U.S. election system. "I was glad to co-spon… Continue Reading
06.15.17
Sullivan Lauds Army Force Structure Decision
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Force Structure Decision released today by the U.S. Army: "Today's Army Force Structure decision reaffirms what we already know - that the 4-25 IBT (ABCT) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is there to stay. As a strong and consistent supporter of increasing the size of our Army, I am pleased to see this decision confirmed once again. I remain … Continue Reading
06.13.17
What They Are Saying: Senator Sullivan’s Save Our Seas Act
WASHINGTON, DC - In conjunction with Capitol Hill Oceans Week (CHOW), U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced the strong support of a number of key stakeholders and advocacy organizations for the Save Our Seas (SOS) Act, legislation addressing the global marine debris crisis, introduced by Sullivan and Senators Whitehouse (D-RI) and Booker (D-NJ). The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation hosts CHOW, an annual conference "examining current marine, coastal and Great Lakes policy issues." … Continue Reading
06.09.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Marty Shroyer
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke yesterday on the Senate floor in recognition of Marty Shroyer, of Kotzebue, an Alaskan who helped initiate an effort to feed the hungry in his community. Shroyer 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 MARTY SHROYER Madam President, every week for some months now, I have been coming to the Senate floor and I have b… Continue Reading
06.09.17
Senators Introduce Young Fishermen’s Development Act
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) yesterday introduced the Young Fishermen's Development Act, legislation to mitigate the challenges facing new entrants into the fishing industry and bolster recruiting by coordinating existing regional training opportunities and implementing a new apprenticeship program. "Fishing employs more in Alaska than any other industry, but high barriers and costs remain for newe… Continue Reading
06.07.17
Sullivan Presses Shulkin on Future of Veteran Community Care
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today questioned Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin about the Veterans' Choice Program and the future of community care. "Whether it's scheduling challenges or veterans being hounded by collection agencies, the problems that need to be addressed are clear," said Senator Sullivan. "As we consider a path forward for veteran community care, we cannot - and more importantly, veter… Continue Reading
06.06.17
Major VA Accountability Bill Passes the Senate
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, thanked his Senate colleagues for voting unanimously to pass S. 1094, the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017, legislation which Senator Sullivan cosponsored. "Today's passage of the VA Accountability Act is good news for veterans in Alaska and all across the United States," said Senator Sullivan. "We are finally giving the authority for officials at the VA to fire bad… Continue Reading
05.31.17
Sullivan, Hirono Fight Proposed Cuts to Essential Air Service; Introduce Legislation to Extend Expiring Funding
U.S. SENATE - After the release of President Trump's budget request, Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Keeping Our Commitment to Essential Air Service (EAS) Act to prevent proposed budget cuts to air service for more than 170 small community airports nationwide by reauthorizing program funding through 2022. "Aviation is absolutely essential to reaching the many remote communities across Alaska's vast, geographically diverse territory," said Senator Sulliv… Continue Reading
05.31.17
Delegation Commends Secretary Zinke’s Alaska Order
Anchorage, AK - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, and U.S. Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today expressed their strong support for a new Secretarial Order signed by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke at the Alaska Oil and Gas Association's annual conference. The order will help evaluate the vast resources within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and the non-wilderness 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, while also restoring access and ultimately increasing pro… Continue Reading
05.30.17
Sullivan, Secretary Zinke Meet with Alaska Native Veterans
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke met with Alaska Native veterans in Anchorage this morning to discuss Sullivan's Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act. The legislation would allow approximately 2,800 Alaska Natives to apply for their government-promised Native allotments of land that they may have missed due to service in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War era. "It was an honor to be able to convene this historic meeting betwee… Continue Reading
05.30.17
Sullivan Applauds Successful Missile Defense Test
WASILLA, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) latest intercept test - Flight Test Ground-based Interceptor (FTG)-15 - of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile-class (ICBM-class) target. "This test clearly demonstrates to our adversaries that our homeland missile defense system remains on track to defend our country," said Senator Sullivan. "Today is an importa… Continue Reading
05.26.17
Congressional Delegation Ready to Welcome Secretary Zinke To Alaska
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, and U.S. Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today announced that Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke will travel to Alaska during the Memorial Day state work period. The trip will be Zinke's first to the state since his bipartisan confirmation by the Senate in early March. "We're excited to announce that Secretary Zinke will visit Alaska next week," the delegation said in a joint statement. "We look forward to showing him the bea… Continue Reading