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Sullivan Applauds Order to Expand Mental Health Benefits and Care for Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of both the Senate Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs Committees, today released the following statement in response to President Trump's Executive Order to expand mental healthcare for transitioning veterans. "As an officer in the Marine Corps Reserve, I've personally witnessed the struggles - at times tragic - that some of our servicemen and women undergo as they search for care," said Senator Sullivan. "It's our obligation to purs… Continue Reading
01.08.18
Sullivan Situation Report: January 8, 2017
As Washington, D.C. thaws out from a week of Alaska-like temperatures, both the House and Senate are back in the full swing of things - working on a number of policies and priorities of Alaska and national importance. Building upon a year of successes - including tax reform and the historic opening of ANWR, efforts to support national security and our military, and the placement of Alaskans in key government positions - Senator Sullivan says he is extremely optimistic for what 2018 holds (see an… Continue Reading
01.05.18
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: James Charles
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) this week spoke on the Senate floor in recognition of James Charles, a Tuntutuliak elder who has spent nearly 50 years championing conservation, subsistence and wildlife management in Alaska. Charles was recognized as part of Senator Sullivan's series, "Alaskan of the Week." Click here to watch Senator Sullivan's floor remarks. The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO JAMES CHARLES Mr. Presiden… Continue Reading
01.04.18
Senator Sullivan on Department of Interior Draft Proposal for OCS Lease Sales
"This administration continues to take important and necessary steps to reverse a series of misguided attempts to shut down responsible resource development across Alaska and the Arctic," said Senator Sullivan. "Today's action, combined with efforts to create a more stable regulatory environment, sends a powerful message that the United States is serious about unleashing its energy potential in an expeditious and broad based manner. With the input and support of local communities, this is an imp… Continue Reading
01.04.18
Sullivan Statement on Change to Federal Marijuana Enforcement Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today released the following statement on the Justice Department memo on federal marijuana enforcement policy: "Although I did not support the 2014 ballot initiative to legalize marijuana, it strongly passed and I passionately believe in democracy and the principles of states' rights. For these reasons, I have worked with federal officials and Alaskans to try to address a number of areas where our state and federal marijuana laws are in confli… Continue Reading
12.22.17
Senator Sullivan Shares Holiday Message to Alaskans
Dear Friend, Holiday greetings Alaska from Washington, D.C. This morning before I leave to spend the holidays back in our great state with my family, I wanted to spend a few minutes updating you on the positive things we've been able to accomplish for our state, and our country over, the past year. It's been a busy week in DC, but a great week for Alaska. For decades, Alaskans have fought for the right and opportunity - against an unwilling federal government - to allow us to develop the 1002 … Continue Reading
12.21.17
Sullivan Votes for Short-Term Funding Measure, Highlights $200 Million Boost to Alaska-Based Missile Defense Funding and Reauthorization of CHIP
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of the continuing resolution, which funds the federal government until January 19, 2018, funds the Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and provides $200 million in military construction for an additional missile field of 20 Ground-Based Interceptors at Fort Greely, Alaska. "While I fundamentally disagree with this process for funding ou… Continue Reading
12.20.17
AT LAST: Congress Approves Legislation to Open Alaska’s 1002 Area
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today released the following statements after the House and Senate passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, securing a major victory for Alaskans and all Americans. In addition to reforming the tax code, the bill opens the non-wilderness 1002 Area in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to responsible energy development. "This is a watershed moment for Alaska and all of America," Murkowski said… Continue Reading
12.19.17
Sullivan Returns from Visit to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) returned yesterday to Washington, DC after spending the weekend in Afghanistan meeting with deployed members of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division of Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER) and Alaska-based members of the Air Force. Senator Sullivan meeting members of 4-25 at FOB Gamberi (click here to view photos, click here for b-roll) "It was an honor to meet and see the men and women of the 4-25 during their … Continue Reading
12.15.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (4-25)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) took to the Senate floor to honor the servicemen and women of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division of Anchorage's Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The 4-25, which recently deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, was recognized as part of Senator Sullivan's series, "Alaskan of the Week." Senator Sullivan honoring the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (click photo or here to w… Continue Reading
12.14.17
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat Harassment and Discrimination In Congress, Bring Transparency And Accountability To Sexual Harassment Reporting Process
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John Cornyn (R-TX), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Kamala Harris (D-CA), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) today introd… Continue Reading
12.12.17
Sullivan Applauds Signing of NDAA, Bipartisan Agreement Boosting Missile Defense, National Security and Military Readiness
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) applauded the President for signing the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law, legislation that authorizes $634.2 billion for base budget requirements, $65.7 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), and includes a number of provisions important to Alaska. "I thank the President for signing this important legislation into law, which will ensure that our fighting men and women have what they need to protect o… Continue Reading
12.08.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskans of the Week: Great Alaska Shootout and UAA Women’s Basketball Team
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recognized the Great Alaska Shootout and the 2017 championship winning UAA Women's Basketball team as part of his "Alaskan of the Week" series. Alaskan of the Week on the U.S. Senate Floor (click image or here to watch). The following statement was submitted to the Congressional Record: Mr. President, every week I've been coming to the floor to brag about my state, about the wonders of its natural landscape - a land that everyo… Continue Reading
12.08.17
Sullivan Meets with HHS Secretary Nominee Azar
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement after meeting with President Trump's designee to become the next Secretary of the Health and Human Services (HHS), Alex Azar. Senator Sullivan and Alex Azar, nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. "I had a very positive and productive meeting yesterday with Alex Azar, President Trump's nominee to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services," said Senator Sullivan. "Among our many di… Continue Reading
12.07.17
Senator Sullivan Names State Director
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced the appointment of Renée Limoge Reeve to serve as his State Director based in his Anchorage, AK office. "I'm pleased to welcome Renée to the Sullivan team," said Senator Sullivan. "Her experience and understanding of Alaska will be invaluable as we further our efforts to advance Alaska and America's interests in the U.S. Senate." Renée Limoge Reeve comes to Senator Sullivan's office from the Alaska Suppor… Continue Reading
12.07.17
Congressional Delegation Congratulates Alaskan Joe Balash on Confirmation as Assistant Secretary of the Interior
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the U.S. Senate voted 61-38 to confirm Alaskan Joe Balash to be the next U.S. Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the Department of the Interior. Click image or here to view Senator Sullivan's floor statement "Today I'm pleased to see that after weeks of partisan gridlock, Joe Balash was finally confirmed as a U.S. Assistant Secretary o… Continue Reading
12.06.17
Sullivan Statement on Expulsion of Russia from 2018 Winter Olympics
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement today on the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to expel Russia from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. "I applaud the International Olympic Committee for taking this decisive action against Russia and their state-sponsored doping program," said Senator Sullivan. "This unprecedented action sends a powerful message to the international sporting community that this orchestrated atte… Continue Reading
12.05.17
Sullivan Chairs Hearing on Nominee to Head NOAA
Washington, D.C. - Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) last week chaired a hearing in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on the president's nominee, Barry Lee Myers, to serve as administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). If confirmed, Myers would serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and oversee many critical operations for Alaska, including daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, fisheries science and manageme… Continue Reading
12.05.17
Sullivan Congratulates Congressman Young on Becoming Dean of the House and Tax/ANWR Conferee
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following video congratulating Congressman Don Young (R-AK) on becoming the Dean of House, the most senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives, in addition to being named by Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) to serve on the conference committee responsible for producing final tax and ANWR legislation. Senator Sullivan congratulating Congressman Young (click photo or here to watch) "To my fellow Alaskans, I wanted to highlight what… Continue Reading
12.02.17
Sullivan Praises Passage of Legislation to Unlock Tax Reform and 1002 Development
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) offered his support for the passage of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as amended by the Senate, legislation to reform our nation's outdated tax code and unlock the energy resources in the 1002 Area of the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). "I was proud to cast a vote to reform our nation's outdated tax system, and to unleash America's energy potential by opening up the 1002 area of ANWR for energy production," said Senator Sulliv… Continue Reading