Don Young, Congressman for All Alaska

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  • The Hill: Partisanship shouldn’t undermine our fisheries
    Posted in Articles on July 10, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Natural Resources, Fisheries

    By: Congressman Don Young Partisan rancor may be standard operating procedure for most of Washington, but let’s not allow it to unravel the progress we’ve made for our country’s vital fisheries. As my colleagues and my state know, I’ve been on the frontlines for the fight for our fisheries for over 40 years - and I have no intentions of letting up. After creating an initial framework, former Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) and I collaborated with former Sens. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Warren Magnus... Read more

  • The Hill: We must act to protect the health and future of our oceans
    Posted in Articles on June 8, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Natural Resources

    Op-Ed as it appeared in The Hill. BY REPS. SUZANNE BONAMICI (D-ORE.) AND DON YOUNG (R-ALASKA), OPINION Oceans cover more than 70 percent of our planet and are home to more than a thousand species of marine life. Oceans generate the oxygen that we breathe. They regulate our climate and provide healthy meals for people daily. Coastal communities rely on healthy oceans—as do shellfish, fish, marine mammals, birds, and ecosystems around the world. June 8 is World Oceans Day which serves a reminder t... Read more

  • Alaska Delegation Hails Landmark Agreement for Life-Saving Road
    Posted in Articles on January 22, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Native Health Care Issues

    U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today released the following statements after the Department of the Interior and the King Cove Corp. signed an agreement authorizing a small land exchange needed to construct a short, gravel, life-saving road that will connect King Cove, Alaska to the all-weather airport in nearby Cold Bay. “I have been working with the residents of King Cove for over 30 years to help them get a life-saving road to the community of Cold B... Read more

  • Congressional App Challenge
    Posted in Articles on July 26, 2017 | Preview rr

    It is my honor to co-host the 2017 Congressional App Challenge – a nationwide competition to engage our nation’s youth and encourage participation in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related fields. The Congressional App Challenge, established by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, is a unique opportunity for high school age students to compete with their peers by creating and designing software applications, or apps, for platforms of their choosing ... Read more

  • Legislative Hearing Scheduled for Young’s King Cove Land Transfer Legislation
    Posted in Articles on March 29, 2017 | Preview rr
    Tags: Native Health Care Issues, Government Overreach/ Overregulation

    Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, April 5, 2017 the House Natural Resource Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on Alaska Congressman Don Young’s legislation to facilitate a life-saving road for the isolated community of King Cove, Alaska. H.R. 218, the King Cove Road Land Exchange Act (Rep. Don Young), to provide for the exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska for the construction of a road between King Cove and Cold Bay. WITNESS: Mrs. Della ... Read more

  • E&E News: Young introduces resolutions to undo drilling, hunting rules
    Posted in Articles on January 31, 2017 | Preview rr

    E&E News: Young introduces resolutions to undo drilling, hunting rules By Emily Yehle, E&E News reporter Alaska Republican Rep. Don Young wants lawmakers to use the Congressional Review Act to strike down recent regulations on drilling and hunting in his state. Young introduced two joint resolutions on Friday. H.J. Res. 34 would undo final operating standards for exploratory drilling in the Arctic, while H.J. Res. 35 would reverse hunting limitations in Alaska's national wildlife refuges. The CR... Read more

  • Congressman Young's May E-Newsletter
    Posted in Articles on May 6, 2016 | Preview rr

    Dear Friends, Congressman Don Young Shares a Message with E-newsletter Subscribers (click here to watch). Thank you for being part of this email newsletter. More than 12,000 Alaskans have already joined me on this endeavor to open the lines of communication, stay connected, and keep you informed on the many issues before Congress. I thank you for your continued engagement, input and support as we work to defend Alaska’s many interests and priorities. Across many fronts, Alaska and the nation are... Read more

  • Congressman Young's March E-Newsletter
    Posted in Articles on March 3, 2016 | Preview rr

    Dear Friends, While Alaskans know and understand the unique relationship we share with the federal government – clearly defined by our statehood compact and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANCILA) – it’s a constant battle in Congress to educate my colleagues and push back against policies and regulations that undermine our state’s social and economic future. Over the past month, Alaskans saw a number of important battles play out before the House – in defense of ANWR, agains... Read more

  • Congress Approves Legislation to Dismantle Provisions at Heart of Obamacare
    Posted in Articles on January 6, 2016 | Preview rr
    Tags: Health Care Reform

    Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives and Alaska Congressman Don Young today approved H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015, a bill to repeal the most egregious provisions and taxes at the heart of the President’s healthcare law, including penalties for the individual and employer mandate. Congressman Young sharing his thoughts following the passage of H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 (click he... Read more

  • Setting the Record Straight on President Obama’s NDAA Veto
    Posted in Articles on October 26, 2015 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    By vetoing the FY16 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the President showed his true colors by placing politics over the well-being of our men and women in uniform. During these times of increased global threats – whether from China, Russia, North Korea, the Islamic State, or terrorist networks – ensuring our service members have the resources they need to accomplish their mission should not be political. This legislation authorizes the same level of funding requested in the President’s ... Read more

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