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Alaskan Congressman Don Young helped celebrate the enactment of the Alaska Statehood Act today as he spoke on his bill H.Res.127, Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State. Congressman Young’s resolution passed the House this evening. Alaska was officially admitted as a State on January 13, 1959. July 7th will mark the 50th Anniversary ... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted in favor of the Health Centers Renewal Act of 2007 (H.R. 1343) today, a bill he also cosponsored. This bill reauthorizes appropriations for health centers so that they can meet the health care needs of medically underserved populations. "Migrant, community, public housing, and homeless health centers are vital to thousands of communities across the United State... Read more »

For video of Rep. Young’s floor remarks click here A Resolution Commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States (H.Res.961), sponsored by Alaskan Congressman Don Young, passed the House this afternoon. Congressman Young’s remarks as prepared: "I rise today to honor the Alaska Army National guard and the 586 members of the Alas... Read more »

In yet another smack in the face of the American consumer, the U.S. House passed the so-called Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008, H.R. 6074 (also known as the NOPEC bill) this afternoon. In sum, this bill encourages litigation against the countries supplying our energy needs, in lieu of putting America on a road to energy independence. Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted ‘no’ on this mea... Read more »

Three amendments to last year’s Military Construction bill were voted on in the House of Representatives today in an effort to prevent Republicans from offering their own alternatives for troop funding and veterans’ education benefits. This is the latest example of the Democrats subverting democracy by distorting parliamentary procedure. The amendments are as follows: Amendment #1 - $162 billon i... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted in favor of the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, H.R. 2149. This bill will provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012. "While this bill is by no means a perfect bill, the good outweighed the bad, and as a result of meetings, phone calls, and emails from Alaskans, I voted in favor of it," said Rep. Young. "The agree... Read more »

, D.C. – The following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) regarding his remarks this week in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee pertaining to increased oil production and the federal gas tax. “I have not introduced a gas tax increase and I do not plan to do so. My comments about the gas tax this week were made during a Transportation and Infrastructure hearing and were... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted for H.Res.1091, which passed the House this evening. H.Res.1091, sponsored by Rep. Young, is a resolution honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charlton Heston for the loss of such a great man, husband, and father. Rep. Young’s floor remarks as prepared: "I rise today to honor... Read more »

Rep. Young Outlines Community Support & History Of Coconut Road Interchange Alaskan Congressman Don Young spoke on the House floor this afternoon during debate on H.R. 1195, the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2008. For audio of the remarks made by Rep. Young click here For video of the remarks made by Rep. Young click here For more information on this project click here Outline: January ... Read more »

The SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections bill, H.R. 1195, passed the House this afternoon. This bill will make amendments to the original SAFETEA-LU bill (passed in 2005) for language changes and technical corrections so that affected communities and parties will be eligible for the intended funding originally provided. This bill passed the House twice in the 109th Congress, but failed to pass out of... Read more »