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Sullivan Votes to Overturn Assault On Coal
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) voted in support of H.J. Res. 38, a motion of disapproval to overturn the Obama Administration's rule on stream buffer zones for coal mining. The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to overturn regulations that were published in the previous 60 legislative days. "This job-killing rule was issued by the Obama administration without considering the concerns and comments raised during the rulemaking process. What is worse the prev… Continue Reading
02.02.17
Don’t ‘tear up’ the Iran deal. Let it fail on its own.
by Sen. Dan Sullivan
As a candidate, Donald Trump said he would "tear up" the Iran nuclear deal once elected. Many of us in the Senate strongly opposed this deal on substance - it provides the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism a pathway toward to nuclear weapons inside of a decade - and also on process. The Obama administration sought the approval of the U.N. Security Council, but essentially ignored the constitutional role of the Senate in seeking to finalize the deal as an executive agreement, not a treat… Continue Reading
02.01.17
VA Nominee Shulkin Commits to Restoring the Trust of Alaska Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, today received the commitment of Dr. David Shulkin to address the deficiencies of the Choice Program in Alaska, to ensure our state's program on community-based scheduling continues on track, and to visit rural Alaska if confirmed as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. In August 2015, Dr. Shulkin, as the VA Undersecretary of Health, traveled to Alaska at the request of Senator Sullivan, where they held rou… Continue Reading
02.01.17
Sullivan Supports Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced his support for President Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Education, Betsy DeVos. "While I share many of the concerns of Senator Murkowski, after meeting with Mrs. DeVos, she committed to me that she will work with all Alaskans to strengthen education throughout the state, in both public and private schools. She committed to implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act as Congress intended it, without implementi… Continue Reading
02.01.17
Following Push By Sullivan & King, Defense Department Advances New Arctic Strategy
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Angus King (I-ME), both members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced the release of the Department of Defense's (DoD) 2016 Arctic Strategy. Sens. Sullivan and King sponsored an amendment to the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that required "an updated military strategy for the protection of United States national security interests in the Arctic region." Such a strategy must include "a description of ope… Continue Reading
01.31.17
Sullivan Statement on Nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today after President Trump announced he has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court: "President Trump, in nominating Judge Neil Gorsuch, has selected a highly credentialed jurist with the temperament and distinguished career fitting of a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Confirmed by the U.S. Senate on a voice vote to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2006, Judge Gorsuch is well within the mai… Continue Reading
01.30.17
Sullivan Honored to Announce 2017 Military Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) had the honor and privilege of nominating 41 outstanding young Alaskans to four of our country's U.S. Military Service Academies for the class of 2021. "This year's selection of candidates was exceptional - all exhibited the characteristics that will help them to succeed as leaders in our nation's military: academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, and a commitment to serving their community and nation," said Senator Sullivan. "Nominating c… Continue Reading
01.30.17
Sullivan Applauds Trump Order Cutting Regulations
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) applauded President Donald Trump for mandating federal agencies to cut two regulations for each new regulation promulgated. President Trump's order reflects the RED (Regulations Endanger Democracy) Tape Act, which Senator Sullivan introduced in August of 2015, and which he reintroduced at the beginning of the 115th Congress. "After eight years of stagnant economic growth, reigniting the American economy should be job number one for the C… Continue Reading
01.27.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Eileen Dubowski of Salcha
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week spoke on the Senate floor in recognition of Eileen Dubowski, of Salcha, who was recently nominated for the State of Alaska Wrestlers Hall of Fame. Dubowski was recognized as part of Senator Sullivan's new series, "Alaskan of the Week." The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO EILEEN DUBOWSKI Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, Alaska is a beautiful State--the mountains, the seas, the glaciers, … Continue Reading
01.26.17
Murkowski, Sullivan Introduce Four Alaska Energy, Lands Bills
Washington, D.C. - Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, this week introduced four Alaska-focused bills. The bills would expand the use of clean, renewable hydropower to generate affordable electricity for Alaska communities, reroute a portion of a proposed gasline in Denali National Park and Preserve, and rename an existing wilderness area in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. "My top priority as chairman of the Energy Committee is to deliver for Alaska," Murkowski said. "… Continue Reading
01.26.17
Commerce Committee passes Sullivan bill to modernize the NOAA Commissioned Officers Corps, update Arctic mapping, and bring Fairweather back to Ketchikan
WASHINGTON, DC - This week bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) unanimously passed the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. S. 171, the NOAA Commissioned Office Corps Amendments and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act, will update operations and procedures for the NOAA Commissioned Officers Corps, reauthorizes funding to update and maintain the nation's nautical charts-with an emphasis on the Arctic - as wel… Continue Reading
01.24.17
Sullivan meets with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Designee Shulkin
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with President Donald Trump's designee to become the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. David Shulkin. "I made a point of bringing Dr. Shulkin to Alaska in 2015 when he served as head of the Veterans Health Administration to ensure he saw and heard firsthand the challenges facing more than 70,000 Alaska veterans," said… Continue Reading
01.19.17
Sullivan meets with Secretary of State Designee Rex Tillerson
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump's designee to become the next Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson. "I had a productive and insightful discussion with Secretary of State designee Rex Tillerson," said Senator Dan Sullivan. "He displayed a great understanding of the importance of America's global allies and the role they play in maintaining peace and … Continue Reading
01.18.17
Sullivan Questions EPA Administrator Designee Pruitt at Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today released the following statement after questioning Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, nominated to be the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in a committee hearing. "I have enormous respect for Attorney General Pruitt, who spent hours answering tough questions with ease and intelligence. As EPA Administrator, Mr. Pruitt has made it clear that he … Continue Reading
01.18.17
Sullivan Questions Commerce Secretary Designee Ross at Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate, Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today released the following statement after questioning Wilbur Ross, nominated to be the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, in a committee hearing. "I appreciated Mr. Ross's sincere resolve to change course with the Obama administration's record of stagnant economic growth these past eight years - a fact he called the 'new dismal' in contrast to the adminis… Continue Reading
01.17.17
Sullivan Comments on Private Manning’s Commutation by President Obama
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) issued the following statement today regarding President Obama's decision to commute the sentence of Private Manning, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for stealing U.S. government secrets and providing them to Wikileaks: "In recent weeks, we've seen stern condemnations and tough talk from President Obama regarding cyber-attacks against America and our intelligence community. Those words ring hollow today as President Obama commutes the se… Continue Reading
01.17.17
Sullivan Receives Distinguished Civilian Service Award from U.S. Army Secretary Fanning
WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary of the U.S. Army Eric Fanning on Thursday presented U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) with the Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service Award, which recognizes a member of Congress for their distinguished work in the accomplishment of the Army's mission. "I would like to sincerely thank Secretary Fanning for surprising me with this incredible honor," said Senator Sullivan. "Since his time as Acting Secretary of the Air Force, Mr. Fanning has established himself as… Continue Reading
01.13.17
Senators Announce U.S. Judge Vacancy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) seek to identify Alaska attorneys interested in serving on the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. This information will be used in recommending to the President one or more candidates to succeed Senior U.S. District Judge Ralph Beistline, whose seat became vacant after he elected to take senior status. Consistent with tradition, the Senators have asked the Alaska Bar Association to receive expressions of … Continue Reading
01.13.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Ernestine Hayes of Juneau
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week spoke on the Senate floor in recognition of Ernestine Hayes, of Juneau, who was recently named as the state's 2017 Writer Laureate. Hayes is the first Alaskan to be recognized as part of Senator Sullivan's new series, "Alaskan of the Week." "The stories of Alaskans doing good work all across our state should be told, which is why I decided to start this new initiative recognizing one great Alaskan each week," said Senator Sulliva… Continue Reading
01.13.17
Sullivan Named Chairman of Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries & Coast Guard
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced he has been selected to serve as chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard for the 115th Congress. "I am honored to assume the chairmanship of this important subcommittee tasked with oversight of our nation's fisheries, oceans, marine resources, and the U.S. Coast Guard," said Senator Sullivan. "This committee is particularly relevant to Alaska, the largest producer and exporte… Continue Reading