Peterson Confirmed as New Alaska Federal Judge

Thanked Senate colleagues for confirming Aaron Peterson as Alaska federal judge.

“Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, the Senate confirmed Alaska’s new federal judge, Aaron Peterson”

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Sullivan Honored to Announce 2026 Military Service Academy Nominations

Announced nominations of 33 young Alaskans to U.S. Military Service Academies.

“It is a highlight of my job to nominate young Alaskans to our nation’s prestigious military service academies”

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Coast Guard Considering Up To 4 More Icebreakers for Alaska, Commandant Tells Sullivan

Secured commitment for up to four Arctic Security Cutters to be homeported in Alaska.

“One of the first [options] that I want [my team] to present…is for homeporting up to four icebreakers in Alaska.”

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Sullivan Applauds IPHC Decision to Defer Review of Proposal Targeting Alaska Halibut Limits to Appropriate Agency

Praised IPHC decision to defer halibut limit proposal review to appropriate agency.

“I am relieved by the International Pacific Halibut Commission’s decision to defer review of a regulatory proposal submitted by a Seattle-based trade association that targets Alaska’s unguided recreational Pacific halibut limits to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council”

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Sullivan Celebrates Passage of Appropriations Package, Including Significant Funding for Alaska

Celebrated Senate passage of FY2026 appropriations package with significant funding for Alaska.

“This latest bipartisan government funding package is filled to the brim with wins for Alaska”

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ICYMI: Sullivan Highlights his Bycatch Reduction Bill, Continued AK LNG Progress on KDLL Radio

Introduced Bycatch Reduction and Research Act to improve marine environmental data and reduce fishing bycatch.

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OP-ED: Securing historic $1.4 billion for generational opportunity to transform health care in Alaska

Announced $1.4 billion in federal funding to transform Alaska's health care system.

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Sullivan, Murkowski, Begich Introduce Bycatch Reduction & Research Act

Introduced bill to reduce bycatch and improve marine research in Alaska fisheries.

“In recent years, Alaskans have witnessed unprecedented declines among some fish and crab species in parts of the state while, in other parts, runs have been strong and historic”

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Sullivan Welcomes $272 Million Investment in Alaska’s Health Care System

Announced $272 million award for Alaska's rural health care system.

“This is the biggest investment in rural health care in American history, and certainly the largest investment in Alaska’s health care system from the federal government in our state’s history”

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Final FY 2026 Defense Bill Includes 19 Sullivan Provisions, Prioritizes Alaska

Celebrated Senate passage of $890 billion FY2026 defense bill with 19 Sullivan provisions and $292 million for Alaska military construction.

“My work on the Armed Services Committee in each successive national defense authorization is always guided by three overriding priorities: taking care of our troops, advancing a policy of ‘Peace Through Strength,’ and continuing to build up our Alaska-based military”

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Senate Passes Coast Guard Authorization as Part of FY 2026 NDAA with Sullivan’s Alaska Priorities

Celebrated Senate passage of FY2026 NDAA with $15.5 billion Coast Guard authorization.

“Between this $15.5 billion Coast Guard authorization for Fiscal Year 2026 and the historic $25 billion investment in the Coast Guard that I championed in the budget reconciliation bill earlier this summer, we are undertaking the largest investment in the Coast Guard in U.S. history”

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Senate Passes 5-Year Extension for Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans Land Allotment Program

Secured Senate passage of 5-year extension for Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans land allotment program.

“Tonight, the Senate was able to deliver a Christmas gift for some great American heroes—our Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans”

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Sullivan Applauds Extension of Secure Rural Schools Program

Praised House passage of bill reauthorizing Secure Rural Schools program through 2026.

“The Secure Rural Schools program is a vital source of support for many Alaskan communities surrounded by National Forests, like those in the Chugach and Tongass”

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Sullivan Votes to Relieve Alaskans from Obamacare’s Outrageous Costs

Voted to advance Republican health care proposal and criticized Obamacare's impact on Alaska.

“Nevertheless, there is little doubt that a lot of hard-working Alaskans, families, entrepreneurs and small business owners will be negatively impacted if these enhanced premium tax credits expire. For that reason, I voted to move forward and consider both the Republicans’ and the Democrats’ proposed legislation.”

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Sullivan Secures Long Overdue Fix to SBA Rule for Small Business Contracting

Announced SBA implemented rule change allowing small businesses to compete for federal contracts.

“Throughout my time in the Senate, I have been a strong supporter of the SBA 8(a) Program, which has provided countless opportunities for Alaskans and Alaska businesses”

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Senate Unanimously Passes Sullivan-Whitehouse Legislation to Reauthorize Marine Debris Grant Programs

Senate unanimously passed legislation to reauthorize EPA marine debris grant programs.

“Alaska has more coastline than the Lower 48 states combined, which means our state feels a disproportionate impact of the global marine debris crisis”

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Senate Votes to Overturn Biden-Era Restrictions for Resource Development on Alaska’s Coastal Plain

Senate voted to overturn Biden-era restrictions on oil and gas development in Alaska's Coastal Plain.

“The Biden administration’s 2024 ROD to restrict responsible development in the Coastal Plain of ANWR blatantly defied the clear language that the Alaska congressional delegation wrote in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”

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Sullivan Leads Effort to Correct CCP’s Revisionist WWII History

Introduced resolution challenging China's World War II historical revisionism and honoring U.S.-Taiwan cooperation.

“The Chinese Communist Party routinely employs propaganda and censorship to construct a distorted narrative about its past and present actions that are at odds with actual history”

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Sullivan & Murkowski Celebrate Signing of Landmark Legislation to Address Substance Use and Mental Health

Celebrated signing of SUPPORT Act reauthorization addressing substance use and mental health.

“Alaska has faced a five-alarm crisis in recent years as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids ravaged our communities, poisoned our kids and tore families apart”

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Murkowski, Sullivan React to Proposed Offshore Oil and Gas Program

Responded to Interior Department's offshore oil and gas leasing program proposal for 2026-2031.

“I spoke with Secretary of the Interior Burgum earlier today about the Department of the Interior’s Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program announcement”

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Sullivan, Colleagues Introduce VISIT USA Act to Restore Brand USA Funding, Promote U.S. Tourism

Introduced bipartisan bill to restore Brand USA tourism promotion funding for 2026-2027.

“The United States is the third most visited country in the world. As we prepare to host several once-in-a-generation global events—from America250, to the FIFA World Cup, to the 2028 Olympic Games—there has never been a better moment to showcase all that our country has to offer”

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Sullivan Speaks at Hearing for Alaska Federal Judge Nominee Peterson

Introduced Alaska federal judge nominee Aaron Christian Peterson at hearing.

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Alaska Delegation Welcomes Repeal of Unlawful 2024 NPR-A Rule

Welcomed Interior Department repeal of 2024 National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska development restrictions.

“The Biden administration’s NPR-A rule was one of the most blatant examples of federal overreach we’ve seen in Alaska in decades”

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Sullivan, Lummis Introduce Legislation to Fix Onerous Cold Weather Roadblocks for Diesel Engines

Introduced legislation to fix EPA cold weather diesel engine emissions system requirements.

“In extreme cold, diesel engines can shut down because EPA-mandated emissions systems weren’t designed for the harsh conditions we face in Alaska and across the northern United States”

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Sullivan Celebrates End of the Schumer Shutdown

Celebrated end of government shutdown and announced $441 million in military construction funding for Alaska.

“For 43 days, thousands of Alaskans and millions of Americans have faced uncertainty about getting paid, putting food on the table, and supporting their families as the longest and most senseless government shutdown in history dragged on”

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