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  • ICYMI: Congressman Young Joins President Trump for Coast Guard Authorization Bill Signing
    Posted in Press Releases on December 6, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense , Transportation and Infrastructure

    Earlier this week Alaska Congressman Don Young joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he signed S. 140, the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, into law. President Donald J. Trump signs S.140 The Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in the Oval Office of the White House.(Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) “I’m proud to see President Trump sign this legislation into law,” said Congressman Young. “The Coast Guard ... Read more

  • Young Supports Coast Guard Authorization Legislation
    Posted in Press Releases on November 27, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Transportation and Infrastructure

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on S. 140, the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 and with Alaska Congressman Don Young’s support, the bill will now go to the President’s desk for signature. “The Coast Guard is a crucial branch of our military that protects and defends our waters and borders which we see in Alaska every day,” said Congressman Young. “The focus of this legislation is to improve how the Coast Guard operates nationwide and in Alas... Read more

  • House Passes Five Year FAA Authorization Package
    Posted in Press Releases on September 26, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Transportation and Infrastructure

    Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young supported H.R. 302 to reform and reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), disaster programs at the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the National Transportation Safety Board. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will provide a five-year reauthorization for FAA. “I’m proud to support this bill which will provide stability for our aviation industry and infrastructure which we... Read more

  • Congressman Young Applauds Final Passage of Water Infrastructure Package
    Posted in Press Releases on September 14, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Transportation and Infrastructure

    Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved S. 3021 the America’s Water Infrastructure Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation provides for improvements to the Nation’s ports, inland waterways, locks, dams, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water resources infrastructure. Alaska Congressman Don Young issued the following statement: “Transportation and infrastructure are so crucial in Alaska, particularly for our smaller communities,” said Congressman Yo... Read more

  • Congressman Young Supports FY19 Appropriations Package for Critical Government Funding
    Posted in Press Releases on September 13, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense , Alaska Energy Issues, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans, Budget

    Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young voted in support of H.R. 5895 the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19). “This legislation will guarantee funding for many important programs in Alaska,” said Congressman Young. “This bill provides support for our national security through crucial investments to rebuild our military which we will see at Fort Greely and JBER. This bill also prioritizes our veterans... Read more

  • Marine Debris Legislation Sponsored by Congressman Young Passes Out of Committee
    Posted in Press Releases on June 27, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Transportation and Infrastructure, Fisheries

    Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed S. 756, the Save Our Seas Act, a companion bill to Alaska Congressman Don Young’s previously introduced legislation H.R. 2748. “Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the Committee taking up S. 756, sponsored by my Senator Dan Sullivan from Alaska which is a companion bill to my legislation H.R. 2748, which addresses plastics in our oceans,” said Congressman Young. “As a member of the Oceans Caucus, I know that we need to address this issue... Read more

  • Congressman Young Supports 2018 WRDA Bill
    Posted in Press Releases on June 6, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Transportation and Infrastructure

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 8 the Water Resources Development Act of 2018. Alaska Congressman Don Young, member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, secured numerous provisions in the bill. On the House Floor today, Congressman Young introduced an amendment to address an issue affecting Seward, Alaska which passed by voice vote. “I appreciate Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member DeFazio and their staff for their help in getting this amendment to the... Read more

  • Young Supports FAA Reauthorization Bill
    Posted in Press Releases on April 26, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Transportation and Infrastructure

    Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young spoke in support of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 on the House Floor. “I want to thank Chairman Shuster, and Ranking Member DeFazio, for bringing a bipartisan bill to the floor. This a piece of legislation that's long overdue,” said Congressman Young. “Alaska is two and a half times the size of Texas and most of my state isn’t connected to a road system so we have to take to the skies. Everybody in Alaska travels by airplanes, probably more than ... Read more

  • Young Applauds New Coast Guard Investments Coming to Alaska
    Posted in Press Releases on April 25, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense , Transportation and Infrastructure, Fisheries, Budget

    The U.S. Coast Guard announced the homeporting of six Fast Response Cutters (FRC) across Southeast Alaska communities which will improve disaster response readiness, assist in search and rescue operations and protect local fisheries. As announced, two new FRCs will be homeported in Kodiak, one in Sitka, one in Seward and the two vessels in Ketchikan will remain in place. This will deliver many substantial upgrades to the current fleet. Alaska Congressman Don Young issued the following statement ... Read more

  • Congressman Young Supports FY18 Appropriations Bill
    Posted in Press Releases on March 22, 2018 | Preview rr
    Tags: Native Health Care Issues, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans, Budget

    Today, the House of Representatives voted on H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act which provides federal funding for Fiscal Year 2018. Alaska Congressman Don Young issued the follow statement after the passage: “Funding the government is one the main responsibilities of Congress,” Congressman Young said. “Today, the House voted to rebuild our infrastructure, support our military members and veterans, protect our national security, combat and treat the opioid epidemic and keep our schoo... Read more

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