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During Hunger Action Month, Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Expand Summer Meals Program
Posted in Press Releases on September 20, 2017 | Preview rr
Tags: Education
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In recognition of Hunger Action Month, this week Representatives Don Young (AK-At Large) and Rick Larsen (WA-02) are highlighting bipartisan legislation they have introduced to fight childhood hunger and expand access to summer meal programs throughout the country. “Hunger Action Month is a very real reminder that we have a long way to go in addressing food security and hunger in the United States,” said Congressman Don Young. “This month we’re highlighting the important work of... Read more
Congressman Young Shares Statement on Passing of Ermalee Hickel
Posted in Press Releases on September 15, 2017 | Preview rr

Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young today shared the following on the passing of former Alaska first lady Ermalee Hickel: “Today, I join Alaskans from across our state in mourning the loss of Ermalee Hickel – a truly remarkable lady and champion for our state. Wally Hickel often spoke of coming to Alaska with only 37 cents in his pocket, but he struck gold when he met and married Ermalee. She was an exceptional person – a fantastic partner and even more remarkable mother. As saddened... Read more
House Approves 12-Part Appropriations Package, Includes Alaska Efforts and Priorities Championed by Congressman Young
Posted in Press Releases on September 14, 2017 | Preview rr
Tags: Defense , Education, Alaska Energy Issues, Natural Resources, Government Shutdown , Transportation and Infrastructure, Budget
Washington, D.C. – Today the U.S. House of Representatives successfully approved H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, a 12-part appropriations package that outlines the nation’s spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2018. The bill, which included the consideration of hundreds of amendments, represents movement towards returning to regular order and completing consideration of annual appropriations legislation before the beginning of the new fiscal year. “For years,... Read more
Young Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Remove Barriers, Provide Support for Homeless and Foster Students in Higher Education
Posted in Press Releases on September 12, 2017 | Preview rr
Tags: Education
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Don Young (R-AK) and Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rob Portman (R-OH) today introduced the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2017 to help remove barriers and provide support to help homeless and foster kids access and succeed in higher education. “Access to higher education should be available to each and every student that has the desire and determination to do so, regardless of their backgro... Read more
Young Shares Statement on Multi-Part Package for Hurricane Aid, Debit Limit and Government Funding
Posted in Press Releases on September 8, 2017 | Preview rr
Tags: Government Shutdown , Transportation and Infrastructure, Budget
Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young shared the following statement on House-passage of H.R. 601, the READ Act (Hurricane Supplemental, Debt Limit, Continuing Appropriations, and Flood Insurance Package) as amended by the U.S. Senate: “With relief efforts underway in Texas and Hurricane Irma barreling its way towards the Florida coast, this was the right thing to do to assist our fellow Americans. On the broader package, which included a three month suspension of the debt ceiling and ... Read more
Young Shares Statement on Elimination of DACA Program
Posted in Press Releases on September 5, 2017 | Preview rr
Tags: Immigration
Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young today shared the following statement on the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “The Obama administration’s unilateral actions on immigration, including DACA, undermined the role of Congress and were in complete violation of the Constitution. President Obama stated on numerous occasions that he did not have the power or authority to take additional actions on immigration, y... Read more
House Passes Bipartisan Package of Appropriations Bills
Posted in Press Releases on July 28, 2017 | Preview rr
Tags: Defense , Alaska Energy Issues, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans, Government Overreach/ Overregulation
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the House approved H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, a bipartisan package that includes the Fiscal Year 2018 Defense, Military Construction-VA, Energy and Water Development, and Legislative Branch appropriations bills. “For years, this process has eroded away from regular order into a series of late hour, multi-package efforts to fund the government. It’s no way to do business, but it was necessary as we look to prioritize spending as we approac... Read more
Young Responds to Inquiries on Healthcare Negotiations in Senate
Posted in Press Releases on July 27, 2017 | Preview rr
Tags: Health Care Reform
Washington, D.C. – In response to questions regarding ongoing healthcare negotiations in the Senate, particularly as they pertain to Alaska-specific priorities, Congressman Don Young shared the following statement: “Very simply, Obamacare is a broken law that continues to fail Alaskan families, workers and small businesses. My position has been and continues to be that it must be repealed and reworked. As for discussions on Alaska-specific priorities, I’ve known from the beginning what’s at risk... Read more
House Approves New Sanctions on North Korea, Iran and Russia
Posted in Press Releases on July 26, 2017 | Preview rr
Tags: Defense
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved H.R. 3364, the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanction Act, legislation authorizing additional sanctions on North Korea, Iran, and Russia for recent actions that undermine the national security of the United States and its allies. Alaska Congressman Young, who joined 418 of his colleagues in support of the legislation, shared the following statement: “This legislation is an important and appropriate... Read more
House Committee Passes Young’s Alexander Creek Legislation
Posted in Press Releases on July 26, 2017 | Preview rr
Tags: Native Economic Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously approved legislation introduced by Alaska Congressman Don Young to settle a long-standing claim by the Alaska Natives from Alexander Creek, Alaska. The legislation, H.R. 1418, would amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) to recognize Alexander Creek, Alaska as an Alaska Native Village – entitling them to the same benefits entrusted to other Native Village Corporations established pursuant to the law. Co... Read more

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