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, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) and a bipartisan coalition of House and Senate Members today introduced legislation that would provide low-cost health coverage to fishermen and their families in Alaska and other coastal states. While national in scope, the legislation would allow fishermen in Alaska to first research the specific needs of the Alaskan fishing industry and then provide funds... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young submitted a bipartisan amendment last night, in conjunction with Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX). This amendment, submitted by Young, a Member of the minority, and accepted by the House Committee on Rules, which is led by the Democrats, passed by voice vote this afternoon in a rare showing of bipartisanship on the House floor. To note, thus far in the 110th Congres... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted yes today on H.R. 5140, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. This bill seeks to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and Federal Housing Administration loan limits. "I voted in favor of this bill," said Rep. Young, "but make no ... Read more »

Washington, DC – This evening President George W. Bush presented his final State of the Union Address, where he detailed his vision for the future of our Nation, while focusing on a few main issues in particular. Tonight, Congressman for All Alaska Don Young issued the following statements regarding the President’s address: On Increasing our Energy Security: "President Bush addressed the need for ... Read more »

The following is U.S. Rep. Don Young’s (R-Alaska) statement regarding the hearing today by the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming on polar bears and mineral leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf in Alaska. Young is the Ranking Member on the Natural Resources Committee and the sole representative for the entire State of Alaska. “I didn’t expect much from Rep. Markey’... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of H.R. 4986, the Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2008, which will retroactively provide for the full 3.5 percent pay increase for members of our military. "Members of our Armed Forces deserve this pay raise, and I’m happy we can finally provide it for them," said Rep. Young. "The job they do for this country is priceless; you can’t pu... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Murkowski and Stevens and Congressman Young today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will release $3,558,253 to Alaska for the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This nationwide program is designed to help low-income families and senior citizens pay home energy costs. “The cost of energy is having a detrimental impact acr... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted yes today on H.R. 3996, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2007 for individual taxpayers: (1) the increased alternative minimum tax (AMT) exemption amounts; and (2) the offset of nonrefundable personal tax credits against regular and AMT liability. "The AMT for individuals was originally enacted... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted in favor of S. 2499 the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007. This legislation ensures that the health of both our nation’s senior citizens and children are taken care of. This bill includes a half-percent increase in physician reimbursement rates as well as an extension of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program through March 2009. The SCHI... Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives voted yes tonight on the Senate Amendments to H.R. 2764, the Foreign Operations Appropriations/Consolidated Appropriations (Omnibus) bill which will provide critical troop funding for our brave men and women fighting the War on Terror in Iraq. This bill first came to the House floor this past Monday. In lieu of one combined bill, the Democrats added two amendment... Read more »