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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
02.04.15
Murkowski, Sullivan: Denali Is ‘The Great One’s Rightful Name
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan today announced they have introduced legislation that would make “Denali” the official name of America’s tallest peak - the most widely-used designation of the 20,230 foot tall mountain given by the state’s Koyukon Athabascan residents (Deenaalee). The bill would reverse a century-old decision: 19th Century prospector William Dickey naming it after a President who never stepped foot in Alaska, William McKinley - and how it has since been… Continue Reading
02.04.15
Sullivan Presses EPA Administrator on Proposed “Waters of the United States” Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure today held a joint hearing to review the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Army Corps) jointly proposed rule to redefine what are “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Given the significant amount of waterways and wetlands in Alaska already subject to regulatory requirements under the CWA, Senator… Continue Reading
02.03.15
Let's win assault on Alaska together
by Senator Dan Sullivan
Most of us remember where we were when we first learned of some momentous event that seemed briefly to freeze history in time. Like many Alaskans, I'll never forget where I was on 9/11. Many of us will never forget where we were when we learned that Sen. Ted Stevens was in the plane crash that took his life, or when Gov. Wally Hickel passed on. And I will never forget where I was when I heard that President Barack Obama was once again going to attempt to lock up millions of acres of Alaska la… Continue Reading
02.03.15
Sullivan Applauds Passage of Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted 99-0 to approve the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, of which he is a co-sponsor. The legislation will improve mental health care and suicide prevention resources for American servicemen and women. “As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I believe Congress must do everything within its power… Continue Reading
02.02.15
Senator Sullivan Meets with Alaskan Troops over Super Bowl Sunday
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Over the weekend, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) travelled to the National Training Center, Ft. Irwin, CA to observe the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division during the brigade's training rotation. While at the National Training Center, Sen. Sullivan, who was accompanied by Major General Michael Shields, commander of U.S. Army Alaska, conducted a site visit to the brigade's field headquarters, received a detailed rotational briefing, conducted a promotion, wit… Continue Reading
01.27.15
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