Congressman Begich’s Airport Regulatory Relief Act Passes House

Secured House passage of Airport Regulatory Relief Act to reduce federal red tape for rural airports.

“Today’s passage of the Airport Regulatory Relief Act is particularly important for rural communities in Alaska and across America”

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Congressman Nick Begich and House Leadership Applaud Historic NPR-A Lease Sale

Applauded Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve.

“Alaska has always had the capacity to lead in energy and resources, but federal barriers prevented us from realizing that full potential. For decades, we were restricted. Those restrictions cost us opportunity, investments, and energy security.”

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Congressman Begich Highlights New Standard for Alaska in Annual Address to Legislature and Announces Bill to Make PFD Tax-Free

Introduced bill to make Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend federally tax-free.

“For decades, the Permanent Fund Dividend has represented something unique in American governance”

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Congressman Begich Issues Statement on U.S. Military Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Offensive Capabilities

Supported U.S. military action against Iran's nuclear programs and offensive capabilities as necessary response.

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Sullivan, Begich Welcome TotalEnergies to Alaska LNG Coalition

Welcomed TotalEnergies' agreement to purchase liquefied natural gas from Alaska LNG project.

“Today’s announcement by TotalEnergies marks an important milestone in the progression of Alaska’s transformative natural gas pipeline”

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Congressman Nick Begich on State of the Union Address

Praised Trump's State of the Union address and Alaska's role in national resurgence.

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Congressman Begich Announces FY27 Community Project Funding and Appropriations Guidance

Announced FY27 community project funding and appropriations request guidance for Alaska.

“Guidance for FY2027 community funding requests have been released, and Alaskans must act swiftly to ensure their requests for FY27 are received by the deadline put forth by the Appropriations Committee”

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Congressman Begich Announces Guest to State of the Union Address

Announced small business owner as guest to State of the Union address.

“Alongside her late husband, Andy Kriner, Norann worked to build a small family business that became a cornerstone of the Anchorage community.”

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Congressman Begich Secures Key Community Project Funding for Alaska Through FY26 Appropriations

Secured federal funding for Alaska infrastructure through FY26 appropriations including ports and harbors.

“These investments reflect a clear commitment to invest in and modernize Alaska’s infrastructure”

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Congressman Nick Begich Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominations

Announced nominations of candidates to four U.S. service academies.

“It is an honor to nominate these exceptional young Alaskans to our nation’s service academies”

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Statement from Congressman Nick Begich on House Passage of the SAVE America Act

Praised House passage of SAVE America Act strengthening election integrity.

“The passage of the SAVE America Act is instrumental in strengthening election integrity and restoring trust in our election process. This legislation reinforces the foundational principle that the United States must be the gold standard for secure and transparent elections.”

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Reps. Begich, Gillen Lead Bipartisan Aviation Weather Safety Bill

Introduced bipartisan Aviation Weather Safety Improvement Act requiring FAA-NWS coordination on staffing.

“In Alaska, aviation is a critical link in the global supply chain. From bush flights serving remote villages to the nonstop cargo traffic moving through Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, safety and reliability must always come first.”

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Congressman Begich Applauds Passage of the Critical Mineral Dominance Act

Applauded passage of Critical Mineral Dominance Act to strengthen domestic mineral production and national security.

“There is a broad and growing recognition across the country that the United States must secure a reliable domestic supply of critical minerals and that starts with producing them here at home”

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Congressman Begich Announces Alaska Winner of Congressional App Challenge

Announced Alaska winner of Congressional App Challenge for aviation safety application.

“Alaska depends on aviation like no other state, and safety is always paramount”

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Begich, Bonamici Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Water Power Innovation

Introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen water power research and development for grid reliability and energy security.

“Hydropower has long been a proven part of America’s baseload energy mix”

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Congressman Begich Elected Executive Vice Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus

Elected Executive Vice Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus.

“I am honored to be elected Executive Vice Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus and grateful for the confidence my colleagues have placed in me”

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Congressman Begich Attends White House Roundtable on Historic Rural Health Investment

Attended White House roundtable on rural health care investment framework.

“Today’s roundtable at the White House highlighted just how historic the rural healthcare transformation fund framework created under the Working Families Tax Cuts truly is”

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Congressman Begich Votes to Advance America First Priorities and Restore Regular Order Through FY26 Appropriations

Voted to pass FY2026 appropriations bill providing $9 billion in savings.

“In recent years, Washington has relied on stopgap spending bills that waste taxpayer dollars and avoid real accountability”

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Congressman Begich Co-Sponsors Stop Insider Trading Act to Restore Trust in Congress

Co-sponsored legislation to prohibit congressional stock trading and require disclosure of sales.

“When Nancy Pelosi’s stock portfolio consistently beats that of Warren Buffett, you have to believe something is amiss”

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Congressman Begich Votes to Pass Affordable HOMES Act to Lower Housing Costs in Alaska

Voted to pass bill eliminating regulations to lower manufactured housing costs.

“Alaska is facing a housing crisis that hits families harder than almost anywhere else in the country”

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Alaska Delegation Introduce Bycatch Reduction & Research Act

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

“The Bycatch Reduction and Research Act is an important first step toward putting Alaska fisheries on a more sustainable path by addressing the lack of abundance and impacts of trawl bycatch”

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Congressman Begich Returns Over $1 Million to Alaskans Through Casework

Announced constituent services office returned over $1 million to Alaskans.

“I’m proud to announce that my constituent services team has returned over $1 million to Alaskans this year. Whether it’s ensuring a veteran receives long-overdue benefits or resolving a Social Security issue, my office is committed to delivering results”

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Congressman Begich Celebrates Presidential Signing of Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act

Praised President Trump for signing Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act.

“Today, President Trump signed the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act into law.”

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Congressman Begich Applauds House Passage of SPEED Act

Applauded House passage of SPEED Act reforming federal permitting and modernizing NEPA.

“For years, America’s outdated permitting system has acted as a self-imposed handicap – driving up costs and delaying infrastructure projects”

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Congressman Begich on House Passage of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act

Voted for bill expanding health care access and lowering premiums through increased options and transparency.

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