Press Releases
Citing Inadequate Defense Funding, Sullivan Opposes Debt Limit Deal
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today voted against the House-passed debt limit and budget agreement citing the legislation’s significant inflation-adjusted cuts to defense spendingat one of the most dangerous times for U.S. national security in decades. The agreement passed the Senate by a vote of 63 to 36. “I applaud Speaker McCarthy for his hard work in getting President Biden to negotiate a debt ceiling agreement that averts a default, reduce… Continue Reading
05.31.23
Sullivan: Reporting of Possible CCP Spies in Alaska is Another Wake-Up Call to New Era of Authoritarian Aggression
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), released the following statement after news reports surfaced of Chinese citizens, suspected of espionage, attempting to breach military installations in Alaska: “Whether it’s a Chinese spy balloon, Russian Bear Bombers, or this new reporting of suspected Chinese spies in Alaska, this is another wake-up call that we are in a new era of authoritarian aggression led by dictato… Continue Reading
05.31.23
Sullivan & Carper Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Holistic Approach to Children’s Health Care
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tom Carper (D-Del.), senior member of the Senate Finance Committee—along with Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Michael Burgess (R-Texas)—introduced the Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Support (KIDS) Health Act of 2023. The legislation would establish a holistic approach to children’s health care by integrating mental and physical health services for children and youth eligible for Medicaid… Continue Reading
05.26.23
Sullivan Applauds Supreme Court for Reining in EPA, Upholding Rights of Alaskans
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee and vice chair of the Senate Western Caucus, celebrated the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling yesterday in Sackett vs. the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), which reins in the Biden administration’s expansive interpretation of the federal government’s authority under the Clean Water Act to regulate “waters of the United States… Continue Reading
05.19.23
Sullivan: Biden Continues Predictable Pattern of Weakness, Belatedly Approves Allied F-16s to Ukraine
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today released the following statement responding to reports that President Joe Biden has approved a plan to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets and for U.S. allies to provide the fourth-generation fighters, signaling a clear reversal from the Biden administration’s year-long rejection of the aid. Sullivan said the Biden administration has engaged in a predictable pattern,… Continue Reading
05.19.23
Delegation Welcomes Reaffirmation of Alaska LNG Project
Delegation Welcomes Reaffirmation of Alaska LNG Project Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-AK) and Representative Mary Peltola (D-AK) this week welcomed a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals upholding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) approval of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project. The court's decision both dismissed and rejected claims from Lower 48 environmental groups while reaffirming FERC's authorization of the major projec… Continue Reading
05.19.23
On Eve of G-7, Sens. Sullivan & Hagerty Introduce Bill to Bolster LNG Projects, Weaken Putin’s Grip on Energy
WASHINGTON—On the eve of the G-7 Summit in Japan, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) yesterday introduced the Indo-Pacific Strategic Energy Initiative Act, legislation to promote the financing and development of new energy infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific region—with a focus on natural gas—in order to end U.S. allies’ dependance on Russian natural gas in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and on high carbon-e… Continue Reading
05.19.23
Delegation Welcomes Over $200 Million in Fishery Disasters Funding for Alaska
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) welcomed allocations of nearly $216 million in fishery disaster funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce. In December, the Secretary of Commerce announced that a number of Alaska’s crab and salmon fisheries met the requirements for disaster determinations in the past few years, allowing this funding to be distributed to fishermen and their crews, seafood… Continue Reading
05.18.23
On National Police Week, Sullivan Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Officers
WASHINGTON-In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) on Wednesday reintroduced the Protect Our Heroes Act. The legislation would make it a federal crime to assault or kill a public safety officer and add an enhanced penalty in the event an officer is lured to a location for an ambush attack. Sen. Sullivan also cosponsored the National Police Week resolution, which passed the Senate unanimously last night. Sen. Sullivan also voted for House Joint Resolution (H.J.Res.… Continue Reading
05.17.23
Sullivan Criticizes SEC for Pursuing Costly Climate Rules & Not Addressing CCP’s Growing Influence on American Business
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) sent a letter today to the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler criticizing the SEC for implementing political and burdensome climate disclosure rules that increase costs on the American people and distract the SEC from addressing serious threats to American investors, such as the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) increasing influence on American companies. "When federal regulators become political and start prioritizing… Continue Reading
05.17.23
Sullivan Releases Statement on First Lady & Interior Secretary’s Visit to Alaska
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement ahead of the First Lady of the United States Jill Biden and Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI) Deb Haaland's scheduled visit to Alaska: "While I'm pleased to see Biden administration officials visiting Bethel and our rural communities to promote federal broadband investments authorized by Congress, I hope the First Lady and Secretary Haaland take the time to listen to Alaskans who have been harmed by… Continue Reading
05.17.23
Sullivan & Eight Senators Warn Fed to Stop Engaging in Climate Activism
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and eight other senators sent a letter today to Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell cautioning the Fed to stop engaging in climate activism far outside of its statutory authority, and to instead return to addressing the pressing issues facing the American people, such as record inflation and the recent regional banking collapse that sparked "a crisis of confidence" in the banking system. "When federal regulators become political and start pr… Continue Reading
05.12.23
Sullivan Recognizes Andrew Chapoton as “Alaskan of the Week”
WASHINGTON—On the floor of the U.S. Senate yesterday, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class Andrew Chapoton, a soldier with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), who received the U.S. Army Soldier’s Medal—the highest honor a soldier can receive for an act of heroism in a non-combat situation. In May 2022, Sergeant Chapoton sprung into action and risked his own life to s… Continue Reading
05.11.23
ICYMI: Sullivan Says Big Lie of 2023 is That The Border is Secure
WASHINGTON-At a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) joined his colleagues in calling out President Biden for creating a border crisis that is rapidly escalating into a catastrophe. The conference occurred hours before the impending expiration of Title 42, an existing authority that allows the President to quickly expel individuals illegally crossing America's borders. "The Big Lie of 2023 is that the border is secure," Senator Sullivan said. "… Continue Reading
05.11.23
Sullivan: Biden’s Border Crisis Impacts Alaskans and Americans in All 50 States
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement ahead of the impending expiration of Title 42, an existing authority that allows the President to quickly expel individuals illegally crossing America’s borders. “With the expiration of Title 42 authority today, our nation’s southern border crisis is escalating into an unprecedented catastrophe. There have been more than six million illegal crossings since President Biden assumed office. Now… Continue Reading
05.11.23
Sullivan & 43 GOP Senators Declare Opposition to Raising Debt Limit Without Substantive Spending and Budget Reforms
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and 42 other Republican Senators sent the letter below to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). The letter expresses a collective commitment to oppose raising the debt ceiling without substantive spending and budget reforms. Dear Leader Schumer,The Senate Republican conference is united behind the House Republican conference in support of spending cuts and structural budget reform as a starting point for… Continue Reading
05.10.23
Schatz, Murkowski, Hirono, Sullivan Reintroduce Bill to Ensure Fair Medicare Payments, Make Cost-Of-Living Adjustment for Hawai‘i, Alaska Nursing Homes
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i), and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today reintroduced legislation that would provide for fair Medicare payments for nursing facilities in Hawai‘i and Alaska. The bipartisan Equitable Payments for Nursing Facilities Act will authorize a cost-of-living adjustment at skilled nursing facilities in those states to take into account the higher costs of delivering care. “… Continue Reading
05.05.23
Sullivan, Van Hollen Recognize U.S. Foreign Service Day
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), co-founders of the bipartisan Senate Foreign Service Caucus, have passed a Senate resolution celebrating May 5, 2023 as “Foreign Service Day.” The day recognizes the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States and honors the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty. Foreign Service Day has been cel… Continue Reading
05.04.23
Sullivan Blasts U.S. Navy for Violating Law, Putting American Lives at Risk
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), spoke on the Senate floor last night about the U.S. Navy’s flagrant violation of a law requiring the Department of Defense (DOD) to maintain a minimum of 31 amphibious warships. Two weeks ago, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro appeared before the committee with a 30-year shipbuilding plan that never reaches the 31-ship statutory minimum. The 31-amphibious warship pro… Continue Reading
05.03.23
Alaska Delegation Condemns Court Ruling Against Southeast Troll Fishermen
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), condemned a ruling by the U.S. District Court in Seattle, Washington in favor of a lawsuit filed by Wild Fish Conservancy (WFC) that will effectively shut down a Southeast Alaska small boat troll salmon fishery. WFC argued that the Southeast Alaska salmon harvest is a primary contributor to the population decline of Southern resident killer whales hun… Continue Reading
