Press Releases
DHS Awards University of Alaska Anchorage $46M to Launch Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), welcomed the announcement that the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) was selected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead a consortium of U.S. academic institutions and other partners for a new Center of Excellence focused on Arctic research. The Arctic Domain Awareness Center (ADAC-ARCTIC) will be awarded $46 million over a 10-year period to provide research… Continue Reading
01.11.24
Senate Approves Sullivan-Kaine Resolution Commending Taiwan’s Commitment to Democracy on Eve of Taiwan Election
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a member of SASC and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of their resolution today commending Taiwan for its commitment to democratic elections and institutions, despite ongoing threats from the Chinese Communist Party. This resolution comes prior to Taiwan’s upcomin… Continue Reading
01.11.24
Sullivan Joins SASC Republicans Demanding Accountability for Department of Defense Chain of Command Crisis
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined 11 of his SASC colleagues on a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin raising basic questions about the failures related to his incapacitation and transfer of authority. The Senators expressed concern that the Secretary’s actions are in violation of the law and requested an immediate update on the timeline of events subsequent to the Secretary falling ill. The failures displayed … Continue Reading
01.10.24
On Eve Of Taiwan Election, Sullivan & Kaine Lead Bipartisan Resolution Commending Taiwan’s Commitment to Democracy
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a member of SASC and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will introduce a bipartisan resolution commending Taiwan for its commitment to democratic elections and institutions, despite ongoing threats from the Chinese Communist Party. This resolution comes prior to Taiwan’s upcoming presidential and legislati… Continue Reading
01.08.24
On Journal Editorial Report, Sullivan Says Taiwan Election is a Huge Vulnerability for Xi
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), emphasized in an interview on Fox News’ The Journal Editorial Report this weekend that Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election is a huge vulnerability for China’s dictator, Xi Jinping. Taiwan’s presidential election is set to occur on Saturday, January 13. “This is their eighth presidential election, and this is a huge vulnerability … Continue Reading
12.22.23
Sullivan Recognizes Miller Family and Santa Claus House as “Alaskans of the Week”
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized the Miller Family, longtime owners and operators of the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska, on the Senate floor. The Santa Claus House, opened by Con and Nellie Miller more than 70 years ago, is a staple for tourism in Interior Alaska, and attracts thousands of guests every year from across the world to experience the magic of Christmas in the real North Pole. For decades, the Miller family has brought Chri… Continue Reading
12.22.23
U.S. Treasury Finally Takes Action on Russian Seafood Imports Following 2-Year Sullivan-Led Campaign
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today lauded a new Executive Order and resulting U.S. Department of the Treasury determination that will finally revise current guidance that has allowed all Russian-origin seafood to bypass an earlier Executive Order banning its import into the United States. The new determination states that the current prohibition on Russian imports applies to salmon, pollock, cod and crab products harvested in waters under the jurisdiction of the Russian… Continue Reading
12.20.23
ICYMI: Sullivan Reiterates Call to End Russian Seafood Imports, Stand Up for Alaskan Fishermen
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today spoke on the Senate floor about the continued import of Russian seafood into the U.S., despite there being a prohibition in place. Sen. Sullivan again urged his colleagues to pass his U.S-Russian Federation Seafood Reciprocity Act of 2023, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would close a loophole allowing Russian harvested seafood that has been reprocessed in other countries to be imported into the U.S. at the same time American fisher… Continue Reading
12.19.23
Alaska Delegation Calls on Postal Regulatory Commission to Reject Unjust Postal Rate Increases for Alaskans
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) called on the Postal Regulatory Commission to reject consideration of the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) proposal to establish higher postal rates for mail delivered to the non-contiguous United States. In a letter sent today that was signed by the Alaska and Hawaiian Congressional delegations as well as delegates from each of the U.S. territories, the members of Congress w… Continue Reading
12.19.23
Senate Approves Amendments to Sullivan's Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee, applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of his legislation amending the 2020 Save Our Seas (SOS) 2.0 Act and the 2006 Marine Debris Act. The amendments will provide the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) greater flexibility to deliver federal resources and enter into cooperative agreements to conduct marine debris prevention and clean-up. The legislation … Continue Reading
12.18.23
ICYMI: Sullivan Condemns Anti-Semitic Takeover of Harvard Library
WASHINGTON—In an opinion published on Saturday in the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) describes his confrontation with anti-Israel protesters during a visit to his alma mater, Harvard University. Sen. Sullivan encountered the hostile protesters while inside Harvard’s Widener reading room. “Imagine if you were an 18-year-old Jewish or Israeli student, or even a pro-Israel Catholic like me, and you wanted to study for your chemistry final in the Widener Reading Room on a… Continue Reading
12.14.23
Sullivan, Colleagues Renew Call for Biden Admin to Re-Designate Iranian-Backed Houthis A Terrorist Org Following Attacks in Red Sea
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and several of his colleagues sent a letter this week to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to re-designate Iranian-backed Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), as well as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT). The letter comes after the Houthis launched attacks in the Red Sea earlier this month, including on American naval assets.… Continue Reading
12.14.23
Senate Passes FY 2024 Defense Authorization with 25 Sullivan Provisions
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), voted today to pass the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation includes 25 provisions authored by Sen. Sullivan and authorizes roughly $168 million in military construction and equipment for Alaska and the Arctic. This funding is in addition to a $203 million military construction project at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), announced this summer, th… Continue Reading
12.13.23
Sullivan & Blumenthal Urge Secretary Blinken to Meet with Masih Alinejad, Provide More Security for the Iranian-American Human Rights Activist
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the International Republican Institute (IRI), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) expressed concern to Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the safety of Iranian-American human rights activist Masih Alinejad in a letter sent on Tuesday. In response to the Biden administration’s suggestion that Alinejad enter witness protection, the senators called on the United States government “to do much better by her.” They also urged Secretary Bl… Continue Reading
12.13.23
ICYMI: Sullivan Highlights Bill to Help Fix Housing Crisis for Low- and Middle-Income Alaskans & Americans
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday about the housing crisis in Alaska and across the country, emphasizing the importance of expanding low- and middle-income housing in rural and urban communities. Sen. Sullivan last week introduced the Workforce Housing Tax Credit (WHTC) Act with Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) to increase the supply of affordable housing for families by broadening a tried-and-true federal tax incentive program—t… Continue Reading
12.12.23
Sullivan & Colleagues Condemn UN Inaction on Hamas’s Sexual Violence Against Women
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and 30 of his Senate colleagues this week sent a bipartisan letter to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemning the inaction of the UN regarding Hamas’s widespread sexual violence, including mass rape and mutilation, against women in Israel on October 7, 2023. The senators urged Guterres to open an independent investigation into Hamas’s acts of sexual violence and to h… Continue Reading
12.11.23
Sullivan Calls Out House Leaders for Backing Down from China Threat
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), in remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, asked House Speaker Mike Johnson to ensure legislation is brought up for a vote before the end of January that, at a minimum, would require U.S. firms to report foreign investments that could pose a threat to American national security. The request comes after House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) blocked inclusion o… Continue Reading
12.07.23
Sullivan, Wyden, Panetta, Carey Introduce Legislation to Improve Housing Affordability for Middle-Income Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, (R-Alaska), Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) and Mike Carey (R-Ohio), today introduced the Workforce Housing Tax Credit (WHTC) Act to increase the supply of affordable housing for middle income families who earn too much to qualify for low-income affordable housing and not enough to afford housing near where they work. The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act would help to close this gap by es… Continue Reading
12.07.23
Murkowski, Sullivan Introduce Congressional Review Act to Overturn EPA Avgas Regulations and Support Alaska Aviation
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska, introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutiondisapproving of the Environmental Protection Act’s (EPA) recent finding requiring the EPA to regulate the use of leaded avgas for aircraft pursuant to the Clean Air Act—an effort that ignores Alaska’s unique geographic reliance on aviation, and will cause real harm to indigenous and rural communities across the state by potentially increasing fuel costs and impacting fli… Continue Reading
12.05.23
Sullivan Keeps Commitment to Military Members & Families as 421 Officers Promoted
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) released the following statement today after the Senate confirmed more than 400 military officer promotions. “I’ve been working this issue for months and several weeks ago, Senators Joni Ernst, Lindsey Graham, Todd Young, and I, all veterans and all strongly pro-life, promised our military members and their families that we have their backs,” Senator Sullivan said. “I made a commitment then to the men and women of our military and I keep my commit… Continue Reading
