Washington, D.C – Congressman Don Young today shared this message with Alaska following the tragic loss of Sergeant Patrick Johnson and Trooper Gabriel Rich of the Alaska State Troopers: “I join Alaska with a heavy heart to mourn the tragic loss of Sergeant Patrick Johnson and Trooper Gabriel Rich. These brave men, whose lives were so tragically cut short in the line of duty, truly lived the Alask... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared this statement following the announcement of a proposed rule by the Department of Interior to allow individual Alaska Natives and Alaskan tribes to place land into trust. “The proposed rule issued by the Department of Interior today certainly caught me off guard, said Congressman Don Young. “This Administration made absolutely no effort... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Alaskan Congressman Don Young today voted in favor of H.R. 4486, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which works to boost veterans programs, streamline services, reduce the veteran backlog, and ensure that our active duty military service members and their families have the facilities they deserve. The bill includes $71.5 billion in discretionary ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – For nearly 50 years, the Huna Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska have been prohibited by federal regulation from practicing an integral part of their heritage they have shared for generations – the traditional harvest of gull eggs in Glacier Bay. Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young made headway in resolving this longstanding subsistence concern by passing H.R. 3110, the Huna Tli... Read more »
AK Delegation to FCC: Fulfill Universal Service Obligations for Alaska WASHINGTON, DC – Alaska’s Congressional delegation raised concerns this week with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about its lack of progress in fulfilling universal service goals established by Congress and crucial to expanding Alaska’s telecommunications network. Universal service is the principle that all American... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Alaskan Congressman Don Young today released this statement following the announcement by the Obama Administration to further delay its decision on the Keystone XL Pipeline. “I wish I could say I was surprised, but this President has shown us politics and gamesmanship continues to be the standard operating procedure of his Administration,” said Congressman Don Young. “It’s been ... Read more »
Congressman Young Announces Public Schedule for Easter State Work Period Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young today released his public schedule for the two-week Easter state work period, including visits to the northwestern communities of Kotzebue, Kiana, and Nome as well as Fairbanks, Anchorage, Wasilla, and Kenai. Kotzebue What: Community Sourdough Pancake Feed When: Saturday, April ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today joined Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA-5), Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (R-FL-01) and Ranking Member Mike Michaud (D-ME-2) to announce the formation of the bipartisan Veterans Congressional Fellowship Caucus. The Caucus, with the mission of increasing the number of veterans working on Capitol Hill, was launched today by vet... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today released this statement following the announcement by Rio Tinto to end its stakeholder interests in Pebble Mine by divesting its 19.1 percent ownership of Northern Dynasty Minerals. “While disappointed, I’m not at all surprised to see stakeholders in Alaskan development projects ending longstanding relationships within our state, especially wi... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed S. 404, the Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act, which contains an Alaska specific land provision to remedy an issue affecting an Alaska Native Veteran’s land allotment and cabin facing destruction by the Fish and Wildlife Service following a surveying mistake. The provision, originally introduced by Congressman Young in the H... Read more »
