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Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of draft air quality permits for Shell Oil Company's exploratory oil drilling operations in Alaska's Arctic Outer Continental Shelf: “While I applaud the EPA’s decision to release these permits today, I can’t help but be frustrated by the never-ending process set forth... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this morning regarding the release of 30 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: “The release of this oil is a clear acknowledgment of the need to increase domestic supply. So what I don’t understand is why this President thinks it is a better strategy to raid our coffers rather than put forth a real energy solutio... Read more »

Congressman Don Young (R-AK) and Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) have introduced H.R. 2241, bipartisan legislation that would make changes to Capital Construction Fund (CCF) program for those accounts held by fishermen. The CCF was initially established to provide a method of putting fishing earnings toward new fishing vessel construction at a time when the United States policy was to replace the... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young has introduced H.R. 2203, legislation that would establish a pilot program allowing veterans in Alaska who receive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to have the choice of receiving care at non-VA medical facilities. Specifically, Alaskan veterans would be able to receive medical care at any facility or medical provider that currently receives payme... Read more »

Congressman for All Alaska Don Young’s amendment to H.R. 2112 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012), banning the FDA from considering genetically modified salmon as an animal drug, passed the House by a voice vote last night. This amendment blocks an integral step in the path to approval and comes in response to a proposal by ... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted yes this afternoon on H.R. 2112, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012. The cost of this legislation is $125.5 billion, a reduction of more than $7 billion from the President’s request. While the bill reduces funding for the agencies and programs under its jurisdiction, it provides suffici... Read more »

The House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, held a hearing this morning on The National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act (H.R. 2150), which expands energy production by requiring that annual lease sales be held in the NPR-A and expedites permitting in infrastructure development. This legislation was introduced last week as Alaskan Congressman Don Young, ... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted yes today on H.R. 2055, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act. The bill includes $142 billion in budget authority for FY 2012 programs and activities. In addition, advance appropriations of $52.5 billion are provided for FY 2013 medical programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The total funding level for military construction ... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young was a special guest of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources this morning, for their Oversight Hearing entitled "Domestic Oil and Natural Gas: Alaskan Resources, Access and Infrastructure." To view video of Rep. Young this morning, click here. “I thank Chairman Lamborn for inviting me to sit in on this hearing,” said Rep. Young. “We heard from an excellent ... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young took a moment today to honor America’s heroes in observance of Memorial Day with the following statement. “Each year on Memorial Day we remember and honor the ultimate sacrifice of our fallen heroes. So many brave men and women have given their lives to defend our way of life, and their efforts should never go unnoticed. The recent death of Osama Bin Laden is proof th... Read more »