Dan Sullivan
U.S. Senator · Alaska · Republican
Statements and posts
197 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Unanimous Consent Request--s. 5438
Mr. President, today, I urge my colleagues to vote for Alaska's Right to Produce Act 2.0, which would provide greater certainty for responsible resource development on the North Slope of Alaska. It would benefit Alaskans, and it would benefit our great working Alaskans, but it would benefit…
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Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Madam President, I rise today to pass my legislation, the Bycatch Reduction Act, which is the most comprehensive trawl bycatch reduction legislation ever to come before the U.S. Senate, ever to come before the Congress. And we have made good progress on this bill. We have been working on it for,…
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Sullivan Statement on Latest King Cove Road Ruling
Criticized federal court ruling blocking King Cove road land exchange project.
“Today’s ruling by an Alaska federal judge who regularly sides with Lower 48 environmental groups is another shameful betrayal of the people of King Cove and a demonstration that elections have real-world consequences for the safety and well-being of Alaskans”
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Sullivan Welcomes Over $2.3 Million for Seward Shipyard Upgrades
Announced $2.3 million in federal grants for Seward shipyard upgrades and maritime infrastructure.
“These investments are another important part of what I call the ‘virtuous cycle’ in shipbuilding and ship maintenance that we’re delivering across our great state”
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Sullivan Secures Additional $10 Million in Energy Cost Relief for Alaskans
Secured $10 million in federal funding for Alaska home energy cost relief.
“Alaskans deal with the highest cost of living in the nation, and the recent disruptions to energy supplies have only made this challenge more urgent”
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Led bipartisan letter urging sanctions on 29 Chinese illegal fishing vessels.
“Chinese trawl fleets ravage fish stocks in every corner of the world’s oceans without regard for any other users or future generations”
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Voted to advance Kids Online Safety Act and three other youth protection bills from committee.
“We can have the strongest economy and the best quality of life, but none of that matters if our kids are depressed, isolated, or considering ending their lives because of what they’re consuming online”
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Tribute to Hmong American Veterans
Mr. President, today we honor the extraordinary bravery, sacrifice, and devotion of Hmong American veterans who stood alongside the United States during the Vietnam war. From 1961 to 1975, Hmong soldiers fought in the CIA-backed operation known as the Secret War in Laos under the leadership of Vang…
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Sullivan, Scott, Tuberville Introduce Bill to Create Secretary of the Coast Guard Position
Introduced bill to create a dedicated Secretary of the Coast Guard position.
“I’m glad to join my colleagues in introducing legislation to provide even greater support and advocacy to our Coast Guard with a dedicated civilian Secretary who can represent the needs and perspective of the Coast Guard at the highest levels of our federal government”
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Introduced legislation to permanently authorize NSF's Office of Polar Programs and strengthen U.S. polar research.
“In the past few years, we’ve begun to realize a vision I’ve championed for Alaska as an intellectual research hub, anchored by our world-class universities and the major research institutions that have been coming to our state”
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Sullivan Welcomes EPA Regulatory Relief Putting Downward Pressure on Alaska Fuel Prices
Welcomed EPA fuel waiver to increase refining capacity and lower Alaska fuel prices.
“Global fuel supply disruptions have been a significant challenge for Alaska communities, resulting in rising fuel prices”
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Sullivan Secures Wins for Alaska in Committee-Passed Water Infrastructure Package
Secured water infrastructure funding for Alaska including Juneau flooding solution and Nome deep-draft port.
“Alaska is a resource-rich but infrastructure-poor state. Building out our infrastructure is a critical way to bring down our state’s high cost of living and make life more affordable for all Alaskans”
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Sullivan Celebrates National Science Foundation Critical Mineral Accelerator Engine Coming to UAF
Celebrated NSF award bringing up to $160 million in critical minerals funding to Alaska.
“The new NSF Engine anchored at UAF, one of our nation’s premier research universities, will position the United States to lead not only in mineral production but also in the technologies that make mining smarter, safer, and more sustainable”
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Delegation Welcomes Corps Permit for King Cove Road
Applauded Army Corps permit approval for King Cove to Cold Bay road project.
“For Alaskans, the decades-long King Cove Road impasse has been a symbol of an uncaring, out-of-touch, faraway federal government that prioritizes the lives of birds over people”
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Sullivan Secures Exemption for Registered Alaska Native Craftsmen from New Etsy Ban on Fur Sales
Secured exemption for Alaska Native craftsmen from Etsy's ban on fur sales.
“Just a month after the signing of my ARTIST Act into law, we’ve secured another significant win for Alaska Native craftsmen who’ve sustainably harvested wildlife and created clothing, handicrafts, and artwork for thousands of years”
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Sullivan Welcomes Presidential Pardon for Wasilla Diesel Mechanic Unjustly Prosecuted by the EPA
Welcomed presidential pardon for Alaska diesel mechanic prosecuted by EPA over emissions modifications.
“Four years ago, about 30 armed EPA agents conducted a military-style tactical raid of Matanuska Diesel, owned by Mac Spurlock—a devoted husband and father, small business owner, and veteran of the Alaska Air National Guard”
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Sullivan Introduces Bycatch Reduction Act
Introduced bill to reduce bycatch and improve seafloor habitat protections in fishing.
“I’ve heard from countless Alaskans—from subsistence harvesters to commercial and recreational fishermen, and from residents of coastal communities to upriver villages—who are rightfully demanding direct action to reduce bycatch and gear contact with the seafloor to better protect our fisheries”
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Welcomed Senate passage of ROAD to Housing Act with provisions addressing Alaska's affordable housing shortage.
“Wherever I am in Alaska, whether in our rural communities or more urban areas, I hear from countless Alaskans struggling to find affordable housing. Supply shortages and the high cost of construction are major contributors to this crisis”
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Introduced Alaska National Guard Rural Community Revival Act to modernize Arctic infrastructure and support remote communities.
“Rural Alaska used to be a critical component of America’s northern defense, with Alaska National Guard units anchored by armories and supportive communities.”
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Sullivan Secures 56 Provisions, Historic $2.6 Billion for Alaska in FY 2027 Defense Authorization
Secured $2.6 billion for Alaska military construction and 56 provisions in FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
“For over 10 years, in each annual defense authorization, I have consistently fought for and delivered robust investments in Alaska and our service members. In that regard, this year’s NDAA is a grand-slam home run, making by far the largest investment ever in our great state at $2.6 billion”
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Fourth Icebreaker Announced for Alaska; Two to be Homeported in Kodiak, One in Seward
Announced fourth Arctic Security Cutter for Alaska, with two homeported in Kodiak and one in Seward.
“The Alaska Comeback continues with a fourth icebreaker announced for the great state of Alaska!”
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Sullivan Welcomes Iron Dog Route Expansion to Huslia, Shungnak, and Ambler
Welcomed Iron Dog snowmachine race route expansion to three Alaska communities after USFWS approval.
“Each year, the Iron Dog showcases the very best of Alaska—world-class snowmachine racers taking on 2,500 miles of extreme cold and unforgiving terrain, demanding the grit, resilience, and backbone that Alaskans are known for”
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Celebrated House passage of ARTIST Act protecting Alaska Native artists' rights to use walrus ivory.
“I want to thank my colleagues, especially Alaska Congressman Nick Begich, for working to get my ARTIST Act across the finish line in the House”
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Urged HHS to investigate improper health care billing practices causing medical debt.
“facilities on average charge the uninsured almost five times what Medicare pays for the same procedure.”
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Chaired hearing on blue economy, fisheries, maritime strength and coastal economies.
“The Blue Economy supports millions of American fishermen, processors, mariners, sport fishermen, welders, scientists, engineers, military personnel, charter operators, tourism workers, and small business owners across the United States”
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