NATIVE AMERICAN ENERGY ACT: Looking for ways to increase domestic oil and gas production on Native lands, Congressman Young has introduced the Native American Energy Act. It promotes energy development by Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations by expediting and streamlining the permitting process, deters frivolous lawsuits, lowers the cost of federal permitting on tribal trust lands, and increases the opportunity for tribes to govern more aspects of energy development on their lands.

The American people deserve to know that when the IRS reviews an individual or organization’s financial documents each year, they review the financial facts and not the individual or organization’s political beliefs. In order to protect Alaskans and Americans across the country from any future discrimination, Congressman Young has cosponsored H.R. 1950, which will hold IRS employees criminally responsible for their actions.

FIGHT AGAINST GE SALMON: Continuing their fight against genetically engineered salmon, Alaskan Congressman Don Young along with Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) have 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).

Working to continue the legacy of partnership his dear friend Senator Ted Stevens created with Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, Alaskan Congressman Don Young today joined with his House and Senate colleagues from Alaska and Hawaii for a roundtable discussion with local business and community leaders from the 49th and 50th states to discuss ways to stand up for Alaska's and Hawaii’s Native peoples.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Subcommittee Holds Second Hearing on Rural and Tribal Issues with Universal Service Fund

18 Jun 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Subcommittee chaired by Alaskan Congressman Don Young today received an update from tribal leaders and tribal telecommunications providers on the implementation of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rule on the Universal Service Fund (USF). This is the second hea...READ MORE

Congressman Young Welcomes 2013 Alaska Summer Interns

17 Jun 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today announced the names of his 2013 summer interns working in his Washington, D.C. and Anchorage, AK offices: "I am pleased to welcome these motivated Alaskans to my office. They represent the best and brightest students the state of Alaska has to offer,” Rep. Young said. “I wou...READ MORE

Rep. Young Votes for National Defense Authorization Act, Includes Alaska Specific Amendments

14 Jun 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. –With Alaska Congressman Don Young’s support, the House of Representatives today passed the FY14 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), on a bipartisan vote of 315-108. The bill will authorize roughly $638 billion in national defense funding for both domestic and overseas contingency operations, including a ...READ MORE