The U.S. House of Reps. on 5/6/2013 passed the Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 introduced by Alaskan Congressman Don Young earlier this year. Click on the photo above for more information on the bill.

Recently, Congressman Young appeared on Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) cable TV show "Cole on Congress." To watch click on the photo above.

Continuing his fight against genetically engineered salmon, Alaskan Congressman Don Young has introduced H.R. 1667, the Prevention of Escapement of Genetically Altered Salmon in the United States (PEGASUS) Act, aimed at keeping genetically engineered (GE) fish off the nation’s dinner plates and away from our nation’s oceans. This legislation comes in response to a proposal by AquaBounty Technologies to produce GE salmon for human consumption, currently under final consideration by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

As the House Armed Services Committee begins to debate the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act, Alaskan Congressman Don Young testified before the Armed Services Committee, and laid out some of Alaska’s national defense priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Rep. Young Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee in Support of Alaska Defense Priorities

Rep. Young Speaks in Support of King Cove Road Transfer

Congressman Don Young Swearing-In Ceremony: B-roll -- January 3, 2013

Rep. Don Young Speaks on the House Floor in Support of the Marine Debris Act

Rep. Don Young Opening Statement on the House Floor in Support of the Marine Debris Act

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Rep. Young with Sgt. Miller receiving Distinguished Flying Cross 68 Years later

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Rep. Young visits Eagle River High School and meets with Air Force JROTC cadets

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Rep. Young tours WWAMI and Nursing Schools at University of Alaska Anchorage.

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Rep. Young Speaks with Alaskan High School Students on Capitol Hill

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Rep. Young Speaks at Gov. Parnell's "Choose Respect" Rally in Juneau

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today regarding Alaska Governor Sean Parnell’s proposed plan for assessing oil and gas potential in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): “Opening ANWR for the benefit of Alaskans and Americans is long overdue, and I want to thank Governor Pa...READ MORE

Rep. Young Demands Answers from DoJ on AP News Investigation

17 May 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the wake of yet another potential scandal from the Department of Justice, Alaskan Congressman Don Young has sent a letter with Congressman Trey Radel (R-FL), a former journalist, to Attorney General Eric Holder and Deputy Attorney General James Cole expressing grave concern for the possible First Amendment ...READ MORE

Rep. Young Comments on Proposed Hydraulic Fracturing Regulations by Dept. of Interior

16 May 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today regarding the proposed regulations of hydraulic fracturing on federal and tribal lands announced by the Department of Interior: “Today’s announcement by the Department of Interior is very disappointing, but I have come to expect nothing less ...READ MORE