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Senate Passes 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 Senate passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which includes Murkowski's title opening a small portion of the non-wilderness 1002 Area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for responsible energy development. "Tonight is a critical milestone in our efforts to secure Alaska's future," Murkowski said. "Opening the 1002 Area and tax reform both … Continue Reading
11.28.17
Sullivan Outlines Support for Pro-Growth Tax Measure Before Senate
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today expressed his support for the Senate tax overhaul also known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. In an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Senator Sullivan spoke in favor of the comprehensive, pro-growth tax package, particularly his interest in stimulating new economic growth and empowering American families with more money in their pockets. The measure, which passed the Senate Budget Committee today and is expected to be considered on the Senate… Continue Reading
11.20.17
Sullivan Statement on Designation of North Korea as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on the Trump administration's decision to designate North Korea as an official state sponsor of terrorism: "I commend President Trump's decision to designate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism. Under the reign of Kim Jong-un, North Korea's provocative actions have only increased, and today's designation to further isolate this rogue regime sends a st… Continue Reading
11.20.17
Sullivan Names Deputy Communications Director
ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced the addition of Matthew Shuckerow to his Washington, D.C. office, where he will serve as Deputy Communications Director. Shuckerow, who returns to the U.S. Senate after four years as Alaska Congressman Don Young's Communications Director, will serve as the primary spokesman and principal media contact for Senator Sullivan. "Matt Shuckerow is a familiar face to many in the Alaska media and has proven himself to be a seasoned profes… Continue Reading
11.17.17
Sullivan Meets with Secretary of Homeland Security Designee Nielsen
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement after meeting with President Trump's designee to become the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen. "I had a productive meeting with Kirstjen Nielsen, President Trump's nominee to head DHS," said Senator Sullivan. "Kirstjen's experience and leadership working at DHS gives her the familiarity needed to run s… Continue Reading
11.17.17
Sullivan Convenes Hearing to Review U.S. Coast Guard Operations and Readiness, Underscores Need for King Cove Road
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard, convened a hearing to review the readiness and operational performance of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), particularly in light of numerous natural disasters and storms that may have stretched the multi-mission service beyond its limits. Highlighted throughout the hearing were numerous discussions on Alaska-focused priorities and concerns, including the de… Continue Reading
11.16.17
Senator Sullivan Applauds Passage of NDAA Conference Report
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Conference Report to H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and conferee, applauded the passage, which continues the 56-year bipartisan tradition of passing this bill. The bill authorizes $634.2 billion for base budget requirements, $65.7 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), and includes a number of provisions i… Continue Reading
11.06.17
AK Delegation Applauds Major Missile Defense Increase in Trump Administration’s Budget Request
WASHINGTON, DC - The Alaska Congressional delegation today applauded the Trump administration's FY18 budget amendment for the Department of Defense, which requests $4 billion for missile defeat and defense upgrades to counter increasing threat from North Korea. This action includes $2.1 billion for missile defense, including $200 million in military construction for a new missile field at Fort Greely, AK, and 20 missile interceptors required to operationalize the field. "For the past year, I h… Continue Reading
11.02.17
Alaska Delegation: Now is the Right Time to Open Alaska’s 1002 Area
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today chaired a hearing focused on the potential for oil and gas development in the non-wilderness portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), known as the "1002 Area" or Coastal Plain, to meet the $1 billion budget reconciliation instruction the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee received last week in H. Con. Res. 71. During the hearing, Sen. Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, both R-Alaska, provided opening statements … Continue Reading
10.31.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Chris Apassingok
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor this week in recognition of Chris Apassingok, a young whaler from Gambell, Alaska who is helping to keep the Alaska Native whaling tradition alive. Chris 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 CHRIS APASSINGOK Mr. President, one of the privileges o… Continue Reading
10.26.17
Sullivan Applauds President for Declaring Opioid Public Health Emergency
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) attended the White House today for President Trump's announcement that his administration will declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency, and afterward issued the following statement: "I want to thank the President for declaring a public health emergency concerning the opioid epidemic," said Senator Sullivan. "I applaud the flexibility and authority granted to federal agencies to address the epidemic, though we cannot effectively comba… Continue Reading
10.19.17
Sullivan Supports FY18 Budget Resolution, Lays Foundation for Tax Reform, Unlocking Alaska’s Energy Potential
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statement tonight after voting in support the FY18 Budget Resolution, which passed on a vote of 51-49. "Today I was pleased to vote for a fiscally responsible budget that will curb out-of-control spending, protect Social Security, strengthen Medicare and bring robust economic growth to America, all without raising taxes on hardworking Alaskans," Senator Sullivan said. "Today's effort will begin the process of allowing hard… Continue Reading
10.19.17
Sullivan, Murkowski Introduce the Allowing Alaska IVORY Act
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, this week introduced S. 1965, the Allowing Alaska IVORY Act. The legislation would preempt states from banning walrus ivory or whale bone products that have been legally carved by Alaska Natives under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Additionally, the bill preempts states from issuing bans on mammoth ivory products. At last year's Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, Senator Sullivan held a Senate Environment and Public Works field hearing to … Continue Reading
10.19.17
ICYMI: Senators Pledge Support For Turning Senate On Full Time
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was joined by David Perdue (R-GA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Ron Johnson (R-WI), John Kennedy (R-LA), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Luther Strange (R-AL), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and James Lankford (R-OK) in sending a letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pledging their full support to turn the Senate on full time, 24/7, for the remainder of the year to combat partisan obstruction and get results for the American people. … Continue Reading
10.16.17
AK Delegation Congratulates Tara Sweeney on Nomination for Key Role in Administration
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Tara Sweeney to be Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs within the U.S. Department of the Interior. "I extend my congratulations and full support to Tara on her nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary," said Murkowski. "Tara has a very strong record of professionalism and accomplishment in Ala… Continue Reading
10.16.17
Alaska Delegation Applauds EPA’s Selection of Chris Hladick as Region 10 Administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young today released the following statement after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt appointed Alaskan Chris Hladick to serve as regional administrator for Region 10. "Chris is exactly what Alaska needs, an experienced Administrator that will implement the law instead of furthering agendas," said Senator Murkowski. "Chris has years of experience as the Commissioner of the Depa… Continue Reading
10.13.17
Sullivan Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Not Certify the Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to not certify the Iran nuclear deal: "I applaud the President's actions today in which he demonstrated the need to address the Obama administration's deeply flawed Iran nuclear deal," said Senator Sullivan. "In the coming weeks, I am hopeful that robust Congressional debate will demonstrate that the United States is… Continue Reading
10.06.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Pastor Patterson
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday in recognition of Pastor Alonzo B. Patterson. Pastor Patterson has been the pastor of Anchorage's Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church for the past 47 years and before that, founded the Corinthian Baptist Church in Fairbanks. In November, Pastor Patterson will be retiring. He has touched thousands of lives and has helped make a more just country, state and community for us all. Pastor Patterson was recognized as pa… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Rozann Kimpton
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday in recognition of Rozann Kimpton, of Wasilla, a coordinator with the Volunteers of America Grandfamilies, and the 2017 recipient of the Alaska Angels in Adoption Award. Kimpton was recognized as part of Senator Sullivan's series, "Alaskan of the Week." The following is the statement submitted to the Congressional Record: TRIBUTE TO ROZANN KIMPTON Mr. President, every week, I have been coming to the flo… Continue Reading
09.27.17
Sullivan Presses Dunford on DoD Freedom of Navigation Plan
WASHINGTON, DC - General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, yesterday confirmed to U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, that the Trump Administration will more regularly and routinely conduct Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPs) and has delegated the tactical authority back to military leaders. "Can you elaborate a bit on the department's FONOPs policy, and if this differs from the previous administration?" asked Senat… Continue Reading