WASHINGTON, D.C. – Acknowledging the need to balance fiscal restraint without jeopardizing our nation’s border and domestic security, Alaskan Congressman Young voted in favor of H.R. 2217, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014, which passed the House today by a margin of 245-182. Overall, the package provides $39 billion in discretionary funding for agencies within the Dep... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young, a lifelong supporter of the maritime and cruise line industry, today addressed the Cruise Lines International Association Caucus in a wide ranging speech, encouraging cruise lines around the world to continue their Alaskan presence while also criticizing the Obama administration for new environmental rules and regulations that could stifle cruise l... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Concerned over the slow timeline of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) implementation of the one visit policy for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), Alaskan Congressman Don Young joined Rep. Candice Miller (R-MI) and 47 other House Members in writing TSA Administrator John Pistole asking for the reforms to be implemented within the 270 da... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Working to continue the legacy of partnership his dear friend Senator Ted Stevens created with Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, Alaskan Congressman Don Young today joined with his House and Senate colleagues from Alaska and Hawaii for a roundtable discussion with local business and community leaders from the 49th and 50th states to discuss ways to stand up for Alaska's and Hawaii’... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today voted in support of H.R. 2216, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act which passed the U.S. House of Representatives 421 - 4. The bill includes $73.3 billion in discretionary funding which supports critical Department of Defense infrastructure and allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to serve the approximately 49 ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Air Force’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed movement of the 18th Aggressor Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. “Over the last year and a half, I have fought alongside Governor Parnell, my Senate colleagues and local communi... Read more »
Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: "Each Memorial Day, the nation pauses to honor the bravery of our loved ones who have served our nation and paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this great country. We honor these brave men and women who, through their courage and spirit, have ensured that our freedoms, ideals and way of life continu... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today regarding Alaska Governor Sean Parnell’s proposed plan for assessing oil and gas potential in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): “Opening ANWR for the benefit of Alaskans and Americans is long overdue, and I want to thank Governor Parnell for his continued leadership on this issue. During my time in Co... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the wake of yet another potential scandal from the Department of Justice, Alaskan Congressman Don Young has sent a letter with Congressman Trey Radel (R-FL), a former journalist, to Attorney General Eric Holder and Deputy Attorney General James Cole expressing grave concern for the possible First Amendment rights violations that occurred during their investigation of the Asso... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today regarding the proposed regulations of hydraulic fracturing on federal and tribal lands announced by the Department of Interior: “Today’s announcement by the Department of Interior is very disappointing, but I have come to expect nothing less from an Administration beholden to environmental special interests. Th... Read more »
