Don Young, Congressman for All Alaska

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  • Rep. Young Calls For New American Icebreakers; Introduces The Polar Protection Act
    Posted in Press Releases on October 11, 2011 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense , Transportation and Infrastructure

    Alaskan Congressman Don Young has introduced H.R. 3113, the Polar Protection Act. This important legislation would authorize the Coast Guard to enter into long-term lease agreements for two new icebreakers. Specifically, H.R. 3113 requires the Coast Guard to enter into each lease within four years from enactment of the legislation and requires each lease to be at least ten years long. “The race for the Arctic has begun and we are getting beaten by the likes of China and Russia,” said Rep. Young... Read more

  • Rep. Young Votes In Favor Of Defense Appropriations
    Posted in Press Releases on July 8, 2011 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted in favor of H.R. 2219, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for 2012. H.R. 2219 contains $530.5 billion in non-emergency, discretionary budget authority for the Department of Defense (DoD). H.R. 2219 also includes $118 billion in emergency contingency spending for overseas operations to fight the global war on terrorism, especially in Afghanistan and Iraq. Combined, H.R. 2219 provides a total of $649.2 billion in budget authority, $9 billion below the ... Read more

  • Rep. Young Supports Military Construction And Veterans Affairs Appropriations
    Posted in Press Releases on June 14, 2011 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense , Veterans

    Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted yes today on H.R. 2055, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act. The bill includes $142 billion in budget authority for FY 2012 programs and activities. In addition, advance appropriations of $52.5 billion are provided for FY 2013 medical programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The total funding level for military construction is $14 billion and the total funding level available for fiscal year 2012 for the Department of Vete... Read more

  • Rep. Young Votes To Pass Defense Authorization
    Posted in Press Releases on May 26, 2011 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of H.R. 1540, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. H.R. 1540 authorizes $690 billion in budget authority for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DoE). H.R. 1540 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 322-96. “America has the finest military in the world and they deserve our complete support,” said Rep. Young. “At a time when we are involved in three con... Read more

  • Rep. Young's Statement Regarding Osama Bin Laden's Death
    Posted in Press Releases on May 2, 2011 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Alaskan Congressman Don Young has released the following statement following confirmation of Osama Bin Laden's death: "This has been a long time coming. Terror mastermind Bin Laden and his followers have been terrorizing nations for years, and hiding like the cowards they are. Too many lives have been sacrificed in this search. The United States military is the strongest military in the world and it has seen this incredibly difficult mission through and the intelligence efforts by those American... Read more

  • Rep. Young Announces Funding For Alaska In Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations
    Posted in Press Releases on July 29, 2010 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    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 construction activities in Afghanistan. The Department of Veterans Affairs would receive the bulk of the fu... Read more

  • Rep. Young Pleased By Additional F-22’s Headed For Elmendorf
    Posted in Press Releases on July 29, 2010 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    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 the Secretary of the Air Force) and he informed me that Elmendorf will be receiving six new F-22 fig... Read more

  • Rep. Young Announces Funding For Alaska In Military Construction And Veterans Affairs Appropriations
    Posted in Press Releases on July 10, 2009 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young is pleased to announce projects of interest to Alaska in H.R. 3082, the 2010 Military Construction and Veterans’ Affairs Appropriations Act which passed the House today. Rep. Young voted yes on this bill. H.R. 3082 will appropriate $77.9 billion in FY2010. It also appropriates $48.2 billion for the VA in 2011. This funding will be used for medical services, medical support and medical facilities and allow the VA sufficient time to plan and evaluat... Read more

  • Rep. Young Votes For Defense Authorization
    Posted in Press Releases on June 25, 2009 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense , Budget

    Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted this afternoon in favor of H.R. 2647, the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. H.R. 2647 authorizes $550.5 billion in budget authority for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DoE). The bill also authorizes $130 billion to support ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan during FY2010. To see Rep. Young speak on the Franks Amendment, which would restore the $1.2... Read more

  • Rep. Young Congratulates Rep. John McHugh
    Posted in Press Releases on June 2, 2009 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today commending Rep. John McHugh (R-NY) on his nomination as Secretary of the Army: “I congratulate my friend and colleague Rep. John McHugh on his nomination to be the next Secretary of the Army,” said Rep. Young. “Rep. McHugh serves as the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee and his work has made him one of our nation’s leading military experts and advocates; his experience will be invaluable as... Read more

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