U.S. Representative for Alaska (at large)

Nicholas J. Begich III

Republican 1st term Up 2026

98LoyaltyMed 98

99AttendMed 98

10BipartMed 12

8BreaksMed 8

Position · +0.59

In office: House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House
Breaks on: Agriculture and Food 13%
Armed Forces & National Security 11%
Committees: Natural Resources
Science, Space, and Technology
Transportation and Infrastructure
Bills on: Native Americans
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Transportation and Public Works
Age: 48

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Bottom line

Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 11.52 against 1.41 expected; 6 of their bills became law (4 Alaska-specific · 2 overturned federal rules).
Breaks with Republicans most on Armed Forces & National Security: voted against them on 11% of party-line votes (4 of 38), against 3% for most Republicans.
Beyond their own laws, the substance of 2 of their bills did, inside other members’ bills such as S. 254.

Where Begich has influence

Roles

Vice Chair · Energy and Mineral Resources (Natural Resources)

Natural Resources · 22nd in seniority on the majority side
Science, Space, and Technology · 20th in seniority on the majority side
Transportation and Infrastructure · 25th in seniority on the majority side

Bills on the move

H.R. 3620 Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
H.R. 8957 American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 · Out of committee
H.R. 8597 Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act · Out of committee
H.R. 6021 Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act · Passed a chamber

Talks most about

Native Americans 1 statementSecured Senate passage of land transfer to Alaska Native health organization
Military Readiness 1 statementSecured $315 million for Coast Guard cutter mooring and fuel pier in Kodiak
Water Infrastructure 1 statementSecured provisions for flood protection, ports, and water infrastructure

Stories in Begich’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Begich breaks with Republicans

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Begich voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
Armed Forces & National Security 11% · 4 of 38 party 3%
Economics and Public Finance 4% · 2 of 50 party 7%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Begich broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
Sep 15, 2026	H.R. 2140	Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 343–79
Sep 14, 2026	H.R. 3276	Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 345–60
Jul 22, 2026	H.R. 8800	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party	Nay	Failed 175–254
Jul 21, 2026	H.R. 8800	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party	Yea	Failed 76–350
Jul 21, 2026	H.R. 8800	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party	Yea	Failed 61–365
Jul 21, 2026	H.R. 8800	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party	Nay	Failed 201–224
Jul 21, 2026	H.R. 8800	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party	Yea	Passed 265–161
Jul 21, 2026	H.R. 8800	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party	Yea	Failed 65–359

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Begich is saying

Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

Delegation Sends Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act to President’s Desk

Announced Senate passage of Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act.
“Southcentral Foundation has a proven record of delivering high-quality, community-driven care to Alaskans in the Southcentral region. By transferring ownership of the Quyana Clubhouse property, Southcentral Foundation will have the opportunity to make the long-term investments necessary to expand behavioral health…”

Native AmericansAI-read

Mentions H.R. 3620Mentions S. 2098
Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

Alaska Delegation Welcomes $315 Million Contract for Coast Guard Infrastructure in Kodiak

Announced $315 million Coast Guard contract for infrastructure in Kodiak, Alaska.
“The construction of a new fuel pier, which will also allow for the berthing of two Arctic Security Cutters, bolsters Base Kodiak’s capability to carry out Coast Guard missions in the Arctic. I’m proud to have helped the Coast Guard leverage these historic investments to strengthen infrastructure and operations in…”

Military ReadinessAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

Congressman Begich Applauds House Passage of WRDA, Advances Alaska-Driven Infrastructure Priorities

Applauded House passage of Water Resources Development Act advancing Alaska infrastructure priorities.
“My office has worked hand in hand with communities across Alaska to identify their most pressing infrastructure needs.”

Water InfrastructureAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 14, 2026

Congressman Begich Marks Historic Freshman Milestone with 14TH Bill Passed by U.S. House

Sep. 14, 2025 — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Nick Begich’s (R-AK) H.R. 6021, the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act, marking the 14th Begich-sponsored bill to pass the House during his…
“Alaskans sent me to Washington to get to work and deliver results for our state.”

Mentions H.R. 6021

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Begich voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

11.52· expected 1.41

Above expectations

Rank 1 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead

How far Begich’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

41 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 3 significant (got a roll call vote), 38 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

Became law (6)

4 Alaska-specific · 2 overturned federal rules

H.R. 2815 Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025Finalizes land entitlements for Cape Fox Corporation in Alaska. AI-readBecame law May 19, 2026 · Native AmericansLocal or single-entity · Alaska
H.R. 410 Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025Extends the deadline for Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans to apply for land allotments. AI-readBecame law Dec 26, 2025 · Native AmericansLocal or single-entity · Alaska
H.J.Res. 131 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Overturns Bureau of Land Management rule restricting oil and gas leasing in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. AI-readBecame law Dec 11, 2025 · EnergyOverturns a federal rule
H.J.Res. 106 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Nullifies the Bureau of Land Management's Central Yukon Resource Management Plan for Alaska. AI-readBecame law Dec 11, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesOverturns a federal rule
H.R. 42 Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility ActExpands eligibility for Alaska Native Settlement Trust participation. AI-readBecame law Jul 7, 2025 · Native AmericansLocal or single-entity · Alaska
H.R. 43 Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025Removes requirement that Alaska Native village corporations convey lands to Alaska in trust for future municipalities. AI-readBecame law Jul 7, 2025 · Native AmericansLocal or single-entity · Alaska

Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged

Became law inside another bill (2)

H.R. 5694 ARTIST ActIdentical bill became law as S. 254 · Jun 12, 2026Via S. 254
H.J.Res. 124 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Identical bill became law as S.J.Res. 80 · Dec 5, 2025Via S.J.Res. 80

Begich’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works

How Begich’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Begich.

Attendance

How it’s measured

99/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 6 missed of 674

Voted on 668 of 674 roll calls; missed 6. Higher than 75% of House members.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

98/ 100

House R median 98 · Rank 107 of 219

Sided with the Republican majority on 469 votes that split the parties. Higher than 50% of House members.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

10/ 100

Chamber median 12 · −2

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 71% of House members.

Position

How it’s measured

+0.59

Republican middle 80%: 0.32 to 0.71

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Bills, 119th Congress

All 41 sponsored bills

Sponsored 41 (House median 25) · cosponsored 207 (median 289), 44 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Transportation and Public Works.

H.R. 10307 Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access ActNative Americans · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10247 Future of America’s Workforce ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9953 Bycatch Reduction ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9507 FISH Act of 2026Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9506 To amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish a prize competition program relating to artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9138 To require the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the Secretary of the Navy administrative jurisdiction of certain land located on Adak Island, Alaska, and for other purposes.Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9088 Polar Express Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
H.R. 8957 American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026Modernizes Federal Reserve operations and reserve requirements. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced May 21, 2026 Out of committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share
Congress	155	90%
Economics and Public Finance	70	69%
Armed Forces & National Security	61	82%
Energy	38	76%
Crime and Law Enforcement	33	85%
Environmental Protection	33	67%
Government Operations and Politics	30	87%
Public Lands and Natural Resources	28	82%
Commerce	27	89%
Finance and Financial Sector	25	80%

Show all 32 issues

Issue	Votes	Yea share
International Affairs	25	44%
Immigration	17	76%
Education	16	63%
Agriculture and Food	14	86%
Science, Technology, Communications	12	92%
Labor and Employment	11	45%
Health	8	63%
Transportation and Public Works	8	100%
Emergency Management	7	86%
Law	7	71%
Taxation	7	100%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	5	80%
Native Americans	5	80%
Animals	4	75%
Families	4	50%
Housing and Community Development	4	100%
Procedural	4	25%
Foreign Trade and International Finance	3	67%
Arts, Culture, Religion	2	50%
Social Welfare	2	100%
Water Resources Development	2	50%
Government operations & elections	1	100%

How often Begich voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

RMike JohnsonLA-498%agreement
RRussell FrySC-797%agreement
RAbraham J. HamadehAZ-896%agreement

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Begich’s campaign raised $5.5M: $2.8M (51%) from individuals and $1.0M (19%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.1M.

Through Jul 29, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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