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.
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Congressman Don Young Issues Statement on House Democrat Prescription Drug Scheme
September 19, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Don Young issued the following statement upon the roll out of prescription drug legislation by House Democrats: “Alaskans and the American people are rightfully frustrated with the high cost of prescription drugs, and they expect us to be crafting policy solutions to help their families afford their medications,” said Congressman Young. “Nearly nine months into their majority, House Democrats have once again authored legislation behind closed doors to appeas...
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Alaska Remote Generator Bill Headed to President’s Desk
September 18, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Alaska Congressman Don Young (R-AK) to relax stringent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission regulations for generators used in remote Alaska, paving the way for Alaskans in these communities to reliably and more affordably power their villages. S. 163, the Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act, which now heads to the President...
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Congressman Don Young’s Legislation to Protect Oceans and Marine Life Unanimously Passes Through Committee Markup
September 18, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young’s legislative efforts to protect the world’s oceans passed through House Natural Resources Committee markup. H.R. 1218 – the American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act – would direct NOAA to establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee with the goal of keeping fishing communities healthy and viable. H.R. 1314 -- the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System (ICOOS) Act – would reauthorize the IOOS program through 2024. IOOS provi...
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Congressman Don Young Announces Over $18 Million in Health and Human Services Grants for Alaska
September 16, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young announced over $18 million worth of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants for health care organizations and programs across the state of Alaska. A full list of awards can be found below. “The health and well-being of Alaskans has always been one of my top concerns in Congress. Our state’s unique geography can present many roadblocks when it comes to the delivery of essential health care services,” said Congressman Young. “Time and time agai...
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Congressman Don Young Fights Anti-Alaska, Jobs-Killing Legislation on House Floor
September 12, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Don Young (R-AK) led his colleagues in the fight on the House Floor against H.R. 1146 – legislation authored by California Democrat Jared Huffman to close ANWR to natural resource development. Congressman Young’s House Floor remarks as prepared can be found below. My colleague has steadily tried to create policy for Alaskans. He constantly tells my constituents how they should run their state. The Congressman from California certainly takes a great interest ...
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