Congressman Young Escorted Secretary Perry to Showcase Alaska’s Energy Leadership

The tour of the North Slope highlighted the importance of pipeline safety, efficiency and future use.

Alaska Delegation Welcomes Critical HIDTA Designation to Combat Drug Trafficking and Reduce Supply of Illegal Drugs

The Alaska Congressional Delegation welcomed a critical announcement by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to help facilitate greater cooperation, criminal case coordination and information sharing among local, tribal, state and federal agencies currently engaged in counter-drug trafficking operations in Alaska. The decision to designate areas surrounding Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) represents the first new regional HIDTA program since 2001 and makes Alaska the 50th state to be eligible for the federal grant program.

Congressman Young Supports 2018 FAA Reauthorization

Congressman Young spoke in support of H.R. 4 which is a 5 year reauthorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration. Aviation is crucial to Alaska and Congressman Young fought for many specific provisions for the state.

Committee Approves Protection for Alaska Native Culture, Necessary Reform Gets Its Wings

The House Natural Resources Committee approved Alaska Congressman Don Young’s bill H.R. 4069. This measure will amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to protect traditional Alaska Native handicrafts that use non-edible parts of migratory birds.

Congressman Young Awarded the “Friend of the Developmental Disabilities Act Programs”

Last week, Congressman Young was awarded the "Friends of the Developmental Disabilities Act Program" for his continued support and commitment to the disability community.

Congressman Young offers Traditional Foods Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill

Congressman Young offers amendment to 2018 Farm Bill

Congressman Don Young Speaks in Support of H.R. 1417, National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act

Congressman Young Speaks in Support of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill

Congressman Don Young Speaks to H.R. 4069 at House Natural Resources Committee

Commander and Senior Enlisted Advisor for JBER’s 477th Fighter Group – Colonel David “Piff” Piffarerio and Chief Master Sergeant Beau Honeycutt – meeting with Congressman Young.

Alaskan students visiting Washington, D.C. with the Southcentral Foundation recently stopped by Congressman Young’s office to get an up close look at Congress and snap a few photos.

Congressman Young discussing the essential role industries and businesses play in growing and developing the economy at an Alaska Chamber of Commerce “Meet and Greet.”

Members of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce and the Southeast Conference Transportation and Timber Committees hosted Congressman Young in April to discuss efforts to improve economic opportunity in the Panhandle, including the major failures of federal land management agencies.

Sitka Sentinel owner and editor Thad Poulson greeting Congressman Young with his own “hot off the press” edition.

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Young Advocates for Alaska in 2018 Farm Bill

17 May 2018

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives considered and approved two amendments from Alaska Congressman Don Young to H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act. The first amendment will exempt Alaska from the Clinton-era Roadless Rule and the second amendment will enhance Congressman Young’s traditional foods provision that was i...READ MORE

Rep. Young Bill to Support Law Enforcement Museum Unanimously Passes Out of House

15 May 2018

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1417, the National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act, introduced by Alaska Congressman Don Young. “H.R. 1417 is a simple, straight forward bill that will treat the National Law Enforcement Museum as if it were a federal museum for purposes of obtaining, transferring and disp...READ MORE

Congressman Young Responds to Iran Nuclear Deal

08 May 2018

Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young shared the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision about the nuclear deal with Iran: “Today’s decision highlights this Administration’s commitment to our country’s national security and the safety of our global allies,” said Congressman Young. “When the Iran Nuclear D...READ MORE