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Continuing its focus on creating jobs and expanding American-made energy, the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 4480, the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act – a bill that includes, among other things, a provision co-sponsored by Alaskan Congressman Don Young which would cut the red tape and streamline production in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). The bill passed the House with a... Read more »

In an effort to boost Southeast Alaska’s struggling timber industry, create jobs in the region and finalize a longstanding land entitlement, the House of Representatives, led by Alaskan Congressman Don Young passed H.R. 2578, the Conservation and Economic Growth Act by a bipartisan vote of 232 to 188. This bipartisan lands legislation includes Rep. Young’s Sealaska bill, H.R. 1408, the Southeast ... Read more »

The Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, chaired by Alaskan Congressman Don Young, held an oversight hearing today on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rule on the Universal Service Fund and its impact on American Indians and Alaska Natives. The FCC estimates that roughly 19 million Americans (6.1% of the population) – including 1.1 million Native Americans – are without ... Read more »

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today passed by voice vote, H.R. 4347 and sent it to the full House for a vote. This legislation introduced by Congressman Don Young would name the courtroom inside the Juneau Federal Building after the late Judge Robert Boochever. Senator Murkowski and Senator Begich have introduced companion legislation in the Senate, S.2251. “Judge Boochever... Read more »

Fighting to prevent one third of our nation’s icebreaking fleet from being scrapped, Alaskan Congressman Don Young today successfully attached an amendment to H.R. 5887, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012. Rep. Young’s amendment aims to gauge private sector interest in operating an icebreaker and directs the Coast Guard to also assess any interest the private sector would have... Read more »

Following up on a request made by Alaskan Congressman Don Young during a May 18th meeting with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director Tom Brandon, the ATF presented an open letter at an Anchorage seminar of Alaskan Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs). The request was made by Rep. Young in order to clarify residency requirements for rural Alaskans who do not possess... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted late last night to pass H.R. 5854, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act – a bill that funds the nation’s military infrastructure needs as well as veterans’ benefits and programs. The bill’s discretionary funding level totals $71.7 billion which is the same amount as fiscal year 2012. Specifically, this bill includes a total of $135.4... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in response to the Pacific Air Force’s Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) report on the proposed transfer of the F-16 Aggressor Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base to Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson: “Since first hearing of the Air Force’s plans to move the 18th Aggressor Squadron, I have requested two things from the Air Force.... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in observance of Memorial Day: “On Memorial Day we remember the great sacrifices made by those who valued freedom above even their own lives. Those who have given their lives, their families and the veterans of the past deserve a great deal of gratitude for their service and sacrifice. “I urge all Americans to pay their respects,... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young today announced the following staff change in his Washington, D.C. office: Alex Ortiz has been hired to serve as Scheduler in Rep. Young’s Washington D.C. office. After graduating from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Alex worked for Senator Ted Stevens as a Legislative Correspondent for two years. As Congressman Young’s Scheduler, Alex’s responsibilitie... Read more »