Nicholas J. Begich III
U.S. Representative · Alaska (at large) · Republican
Statements and posts
139 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 139 statements
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Congressman Begich Announces Over $3 Million Returned to Alaskans Through Federal Casework
Announced over $3 million returned to Alaskans through constituent casework since January 2025.
“I'm proud to announce that our constituent services team has now returned over $3 million to Alaskans who were waiting on benefits, tax refunds, and other federal payments”
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Announced $105 million in federal port infrastructure funding for six Alaska projects.
“Since day one, we have been advocating for critical investments in Alaska’s ports and harbors, making their strategic importance clear to the Administration and advancing these priorities through our work in Congress”
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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.”
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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.”
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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”
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Honoring the City of Valdez, Alaska
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the City of Valdez on its 125th Anniversary. This anniversary marks an important milestone, one that allows the Nation to reflect on both the pioneer values of Valdez and the great Alaskan spirit. Founded in 1898 as a debarkation point for those seeking fortune in…
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Congressman Begich Marks Historic Freshman Milestone with 14TH Bill Passed by U.S. House
Achieved passage of 14th bill protecting Alaska Native migratory bird traditions.
“Alaskans sent me to Washington to get to work and deliver results for our state”
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Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 6021, the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act, addresses a narrow but consequential gap in Federal law that has criminalized longstanding Alaska Native artistic and cultural traditions for more than a century. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act implements four…
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Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act. This bill extends the streamlined, coordinated permitting process under FAST-41 to all mining and mineral processing projects and blocks a Biden-era proposal that would have narrowed eligibility and deepened our…
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Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act. This bill is fundamentally about getting the science right. It gives the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, or NOAA, the State of Maine, and the lobster industry until 2035 to incorporate the most…
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Congressman Begich Applauds House Passage of Stop Insider Trading Act
Praised House passage of Stop Insider Trading Act banning congressional stock purchases.
“The American people deserve to know that their elected representatives are serving the public interest, not their own financial interests”
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Delegation Welcomes Corps Permit for King Cove Road
Applauded Army Corps of Engineers permit approval for King Cove to Cold Bay connector road.
“This permit approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a critical milestone in a decades-long effort to provide the people of King Cove with the infrastructure they need to build an essential life-saving road”
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House Passes H.R. 41, Advancing Recognition for Five Southeast Alaska Native Communities
House passed bill recognizing five Southeast Alaska Native communities and providing compensation.
“When ANCSA became law, five Southeast Alaska Native communities were left out through no fault of their own”
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Congressman Begich Announces Alaska’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Announced Service High School student as winner of Alaska's 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
“I want to congratulate Ivy Suoja from Service High School for winning Alaska’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition with her creative collage portrait, Arctic Bear”
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Congressman Nick Begich Leads Legislation to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the United States.
“The American Reserve Modernization Act positions the United States to lead confidently in the digital age while protecting taxpayer interests, strengthening financial sovereignty, and reinforcing the principles of transparency and sound stewardship”
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Cape Fox Leadership Applauds Presidential Signing of Congressman Begich’s Legislation
Praised presidential signing of legislation resolving Alaska Native land entitlement issue for Cape Fox Corporation.
“This signing is an important victory for the people of Saxman seeking certainty and opportunity after decades of delay”
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Alaska Delegation Celebrates First Oil from Pikka Development
Celebrated first oil production from Pikka development on Alaska's North Slope.
“First oil at Pikka signifies that Alaska’s North Slope remains one of the world’s premier energy regions and reinforces Alaska’s critical role in American energy security. This project is the result of decades long persistence and the willingness to invest in Alaska when many doubted what was possible”
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Reps. Begich, Gillen Introduce the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to equip air traffic controllers with modern safety tools and training.
“As Congress continues its work to modernize our nation’s air traffic control systems, we must ensure those improvements reach every corner of the country”
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Attended White House signing of executive order expanding retirement savings access.
“I was honored to join the President in the Oval Office as he took action to expand access to retirement savings and empower workers to take control of their financial futures”
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Introduced bill to strengthen representation on North Pacific Fishery Management Council.
“The North Pacific Fishery Management Council was established to advance policies in the interest of all user groups across our fisheries. In Alaska, many different user groups rely on the same resource, and we need to make sure every one of them has a seat at the table”
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Reps. Begich, Lee Introduce Geo POWER Act to Expand Next-Generation Geothermal Energy Nationwide
Introduced bipartisan bill to expand geothermal energy development nationwide.
“Geothermal energy has enormous, untapped potential to deliver reliable power across America”
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Congressman Begich Leads Legislation to Lower Energy Costs, Introduces House Version of the DATA Act
Introduced legislation to lower energy costs and accelerate AI manufacturing through self-contained power systems.
“America must win the race to lead in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies”
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Two More Icebreakers Coming to Alaska
Announced two additional icebreakers will be homeported in Alaska.
“Homeporting two new Arctic Security Cutters in Alaska will strengthen America’s position in an increasingly strategic and contested Arctic”
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Congressman Begich Applauds Forest Service Announcement of Secure Rural Schools Funding for Alaska
Praised Forest Service distribution of $11.8 million in rural schools funding for Alaska.
“The Forest Service’s announcement of $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025 is welcome news for rural communities across the country.”
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Congressman Begich Votes to Restore DHS Funding and Support Homeland Security Personnel
Voted for bill restoring $64.4 billion in Department of Homeland Security funding.
“Americans depend on the men and women of DHS to keep our nation safe”
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