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Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of H.R. 1775, the Stolen Valor Act of 2012 – a bill he co-sponsored. This legislation is crucially important to protecting the honor of award-winning servicemen and women, such as Medal of Honor recipients. The Stolen Valor Act will penalize individuals who lie about winning prestigious awards in order to receive benefits afforded to only veterans... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in remembrance of the attacks 11 years ago today: “Today is a day not only to remember the lives lost 11 years ago, but also a day to thank our first responders – including the brave police officers and firefighters who risked their lives that day. With troops serving in harm’s way across the globe – including many Alaskans – it’... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young today challenged Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 Administrator Dennis McLerran’s claim that the federal agency had received “well over 90 percent” support for the agency’s Draft Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment. “Once again the EPA is not listening to Alaskans – and even worse, they're misleading the public,” said Rep. Young. “The vast majority of the... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young during a visit yesterday with the 168th Refueling Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, met with Major General Thomas Katkus, Adjunct General of Alaska and Colonel Timothy O'Brien, Wing Commander of the 168th Air Refueling Wing. The focus of the meeting was to discuss Eielson Air Force Base’s future as well as the future of the Refueling Wing and how Rep. Young can help the... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young spoke on the House floor last night in support of H.R. 1171, the Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012 – a bipartisan bill that ultimately passed the House by voice vote. This important piece of legislation will appropriate $4.9 million annually to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for marine debris reduction activities through FY 2015. “The i... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 – a bill that would, among other things, provide a one year extension of all current individual tax rates, otherwise known as the “Bush-Era Tax Cuts.” This bill passed the House by a vote of 256 to 170. “If we fail to extend the Bush Tax Cuts, the American people will be faced wit... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today celebrating the life of Mary Louise Rasmuson, who passed away this week: “Like all Alaskans, I was saddened to learn of Mary Louise’s passing today. In every sense of the word, Mary Louise Rasmuson was a fine Alaskan who worked to improve the lives of countless Alaskans. I have yet to find someone more gracious or someone who car... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today marking Ted Stevens Day – the fourth Saturday in July: “Ted was a dear friend of mine and I join with all Alaskans as we celebrate his life and the work he did for the state he loved. I had the honor of serving with Ted for decades in Washington D.C. and no matter what the issue was, Ted’s first priority was doing what’s best for... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today for H.R. 459, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act – a bill that would authorize a complete audit of the United States Federal Reserve by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). This bill requires the GAO to conduct such an audit within 12 months of the enactment date of this law and deliver the report to Congress within 90 days of the completion date.... Read more »

The House of Representatives today passed legislation (H.R. 4347) sponsored by Alaskan Congressman Don Young and supported by the entire Alaska Congressional Delegation to name the courtroom inside the Juneau Federal Building after the late Judge Robert Boochever. “Judge Boochever left his mark throughout the state of Alaska – in particular Juneau,” said Rep. Young. “While best known for his work ... Read more »