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  • Bill Championed by Young and Bonamici to Combat Marine Debris Unanimously Passes House
    Posted in Press Releases on July 25, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Natural Resources, Fisheries

    Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed S. 756, the Save Our Seas Act, a bill to assist local communities and states in removing garbage and debris from our oceans and shores. House Oceans Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Don Young (R-AK) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced the bill, H.R. 2748, last year. “In Alaska, we know first-hand the lasting impacts of marine debris,” said Alaska Congressman Don Young. “The Save Our Seas Act is an important piece of legislation ... Read more

  • Congressman Young Secures Alaska Provisions in FY 19 Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill
    Posted in Press Releases on July 19, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Alaska Energy Issues, Natural Resources, Native Economic Development

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on H.R. 6147 the Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 19). Alaska Congressman Don Young secured a number of amendments to the legislation that benefit Alaska. This bill provides $58.675 billion in total discretionary budget authority for agencies within the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act and the Financial Services and General Government Appropriat... Read more

  • House Reauthorizes Young’s Critical Federal Fishing Management Legislation
    Posted in Press Releases on July 11, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Natural Resources, Fisheries

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 200 the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act sponsored by Alaska Congressman Don Young. “The North Pacific is the gold standard of fisheries management, and in Alaska the fishing industry is crucial to our local economies and livelihood,” said Congressman Young. “It’s been over a decade since Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) was reauthorized which is why I’m proud to see this bill pass out of the... Read more

  • The Hill: Partisanship shouldn’t undermine our fisheries
    Posted in Articles on July 10, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Natural Resources, Fisheries

    By: Congressman Don Young Partisan rancor may be standard operating procedure for most of Washington, but let’s not allow it to unravel the progress we’ve made for our country’s vital fisheries. As my colleagues and my state know, I’ve been on the frontlines for the fight for our fisheries for over 40 years - and I have no intentions of letting up. After creating an initial framework, former Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) and I collaborated with former Sens. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Warren Magnus... Read more

  • House Approves Congressman Young’s Legislation to Improve Arctic Surveying
    Posted in Press Releases on June 25, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Alaska Energy Issues, Natural Resources

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 221, Hydrographic Services Improvements Act sponsored by Alaska Congressman Don Young. “My legislation will reauthorize the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 through 2022 and will allow NOAA to conduct and contract for hydrographic surveys around the U.S. with specific focus on the Arctic,” said Congressman Young. “Alaska is what makes the U.S. an Arctic nation. My state has more coastline than other state in the country and we don... Read more

  • The Hill: We must act to protect the health and future of our oceans
    Posted in Articles on June 8, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Natural Resources

    Op-Ed as it appeared in The Hill. BY REPS. SUZANNE BONAMICI (D-ORE.) AND DON YOUNG (R-ALASKA), OPINION Oceans cover more than 70 percent of our planet and are home to more than a thousand species of marine life. Oceans generate the oxygen that we breathe. They regulate our climate and provide healthy meals for people daily. Coastal communities rely on healthy oceans—as do shellfish, fish, marine mammals, birds, and ecosystems around the world. June 8 is World Oceans Day which serves a reminder t... Read more

  • Alaska Delegation Supports Administration’s Proposal to Reverse Federal Takeover of State Hunting Regulations
    Posted in Press Releases on May 22, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Natural Resources, Government Overreach/ Overregulation

    U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today released the following statements after the Alaska Region of the National Park Service (NPS) proposed to amend its regulations for sport hunting and trapping on national preserves in Alaska. Under the proposed rule, the 2015 regulations will be removed to establish better consistency with the State of Alaska’s regulations. “This is a long-awaited and welcomed announcement from the National Park Service (NPS). I am... Read more

  • Young Advocates for Alaska in 2018 Farm Bill
    Posted in Press Releases on May 17, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Natural Resources, Native Economic Development

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives considered and approved two amendments from Alaska Congressman Don Young to H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act. The first amendment will exempt Alaska from the Clinton-era Roadless Rule and the second amendment will enhance Congressman Young’s traditional foods provision that was included in the 2014 Farm Bill. Congressman Young spoke in support of both amendments on the House Floor today. Roadless Rule Amendment “The Clinton-era Roadless rule appl... Read more

  • Rep. Young Bill to Support Law Enforcement Museum Unanimously Passes Out of House
    Posted in Press Releases on May 15, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Natural Resources

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1417, the National Law Enforcement Museum Exhibits Act, introduced by Alaska Congressman Don Young. “H.R. 1417 is a simple, straight forward bill that will treat the National Law Enforcement Museum as if it were a federal museum for purposes of obtaining, transferring and displaying certain classes of firearms,” said Congressman Young. “The Museum is dedicated to telling the story of American law enforcement by providing visitors a ‘walk in th... Read more

  • Young Applauds BOEM Decision to Secure the Future of America’s Energy Production
    Posted in Press Releases on January 4, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Alaska Energy Issues, Natural Resources

    Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced their process for developing a new National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lease sales program for the next 5 years. Alaska Congressman Don Young released the following statement: “I am very happy with the President’s and Secretary Zinke’s announcement of 19 lease sales in the Alaska outer continental shelf (OCS). Opening Alaska’s OCS to oil and gas exploration will maintain American security and strengthen our economy,” said Congressman Youn... Read more

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