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Washington, D.C. – H.R. 4347, which would amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 to provide greater legal authority to Native American Tribes as they pursue, at each Tribe’s option, the goal of transferring authority and responsibility from the federal program bureaucracy to tribal program administration, passed the House by voice vote today. Congressman Young is ... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today following the announcement of $5 million in federal disaster relief from the U.S. Department of Commerce to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission to assist with the recovery of fishing communities and fisheries from a commercial fishery failure in the Yukon River Chinook salmon fishery: “The weak returns of king salmon i... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young applauded the signing of Alaska House Bill 210 into law this morning. HB 210 authorizes a land exchange with the federal government for a road corridor through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge to provide road access between King Cove and Cold Bay. “I have been an active supporter of this project from the beginning, and have repeatedly worked to move legislation th... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this morning on the plane crash in Dillingham: “My deepest sympathies and my prayers go out to all of the families of those who were killed in this plane crash. This is an absolute tragedy for Alaska and for its people. Ted was a very close, personal friend of me and my family. I used to babysit his kids, and he would babysit mine. He’... Read more »

Congressman Young's legal team has been notified that after full cooperation from the Congressman, the Public Integrity Section of the Department of Justice has concluded their investigation and declined prosecution of Congressman Young. #### Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young introduced H.R. 5992 this morning which will amend the Clean Water Act to remove the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to veto an Army Corps of Engineers decision regarding 404 permits. “This legislation streamlines the permitting process by eliminating a level of the bureaucracy,” said Rep. Young. “The Corps of Engineers is a very efficient and effectiv... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young has secured $1.25 million for Alaskan projects in H.R. 5850, the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2011. The bill also sets an obligation limit for the Highway Trust Fund of $45.2 billion for federal-aid highway programs. As a result, up to $45.2 billion could be obligated from the High... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted yes today on H.R. 5822, making appropriations for military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill provides $141.1 billion in FY 2011 funding. The measure provides funding for Department of Defense activities, including $13.7 billion for military construction, $1.8 billion for family housing, and $1.3 billion in emergency funds for constru... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this morning following news of the Air Force C-17 cargo plane crash at Elmendorf Air Force Base: “This is a tragedy in every sense of the word. The military community is a very large part of what makes Alaska such a great state. I was incredibly saddened to learn of the crash and I extend my most heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this morning following news that six new F-22’s will be stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base: “Today is a bittersweet day for Elmendorf Air Force Base (EAFB). The very tragic news of the C-17 crash was followed by a phone call this morning with very exciting news. I spoke with General Rand this morning (Legislative Liaison, Office of ... Read more »