Don Young, Congressman for All Alaska

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  • Young Welcomes Army Decision to Protect Integrity and End Strength of JBER’s 4-25
    Posted in Press Releases on April 7, 2017 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young today shared the following statement in response to the U.S. Army announcement to retain the full brigade end strength for 4-25 Infantry Brigade Combat Team at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER). “Since the Army first announced its planned reduction of JBER’s 4-25, our united congressional delegation has fought hard to preserve its integrity and end strength. Today’s announcement underscores the incredible capability 4-25 IBCT offers to United ... Read more

  • Young Renews Fight for Reliable Emergency Access for King Cove
    Posted in Press Releases on April 5, 2017 | Preview rr
    Tags: Native Health Care Issues, Transportation and Infrastructure

    Washington, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands today met to discuss Alaska Congressman Don Young’s legislation to facilitate a life-saving road for the isolated community of King Cove, Alaska. Congressman Young testifying on behalf of H.R. 218, the King Cove Land Exchange Act (click here to watch) “When I watch lives die of my Alaska Natives, because someone has an ecosystem that will not be affected by this road at all – it is wrong. The idea that the area is going... Read more

  • President Trump Signs Resolution Overturning U.S. Fish and Wildlife Regulation
    Posted in Press Releases on April 4, 2017 | Preview rr
    Tags: Fisheries, Government Overreach/ Overregulation

    WASHINGTON, DC – The Alaska Congressional Delegation today applauded President Trump’s signing of H.J. Res. 69, a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to overturn an August 5, 2016 rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that seized authority away from the State of Alaska to manage fish and wildlife on federal refuge lands in Alaska: “Upholding the rule of law and protecting Alaska’s authority to manage fish and game throughout our state is critically important to me –... Read more

  • House Committee Discusses Young Legislation to Expedite Hydroelectric Expansion in Kodiak
    Posted in Press Releases on April 4, 2017 | Preview rr
    Tags: Alaska Energy Issues

    Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans met to discuss Alaska Congressman Don Young’s legislation to authorize the expansion of the Terror Lake hydroelectric project on Kodiak Island, Alaska. The bill, H.R. 220, would streamline the Kodiak Electric Association (KEA) expansion project in a timely fashion and result in an additional 33,000 megawatt-hours of generation each year for the Island’s residents. Congressman Young discussing H.R. 220, to streamline the ... Read more

  • Young Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Assist Domestic and Sexual Assault Survivors
    Posted in Press Releases on March 31, 2017 | Preview rr

    Washington, D.C. – In response to a pervasive lack of legal assistance for domestic violence survivors, Alaska Congressman Don Young this week joined Rep. Kennedy III (D-MA) to reintroduce the bipartisan POWER Act, which would help connect victims with legal representation. The bill is co-sponsored by Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN), and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). “Lack of access to legal representation allows fear and intimidation to follo... Read more

  • Young Joins Reps. Gabbard and Hanabusa on Bill to Exempt Hawai?i & Alaska from Air Travel Fee Increases
    Posted in Press Releases on March 30, 2017 | Preview rr

    Washington, DC— Alaska Congressman Don Young today joined Reps. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) and Colleen Hanabusa (HI-01) in sponsoring bipartisan legislation to exempt Alaska, Hawaiʻi, and Essential Air Service (EAS) communities from increases in Transportation Security Administration (TSA) air travel fees. The Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions Act (H.R.1782) recognizes the unique reliance on air travel that residents of Alaska and Hawaiʻi face by lowering the states’ TSA fee to $2.50 for interst... Read more

  • House Maritime Leaders Propose Icebreaker Act
    Posted in Press Releases on March 30, 2017 | Preview rr

    Washington, D.C. – Today, along with Representatives Duncan Hunter (R-CA), John Garamendi (D-CA), and Rick Larsen (D-WA), Alaska Congressman Don Young introduced H.R. 1816, the Icebreaker Act. This bipartisan legislation would specifically authorize the U.S. Navy to partner with the U.S. Coast Guard to procure up to six new icebreakers – three medium-class and three heavy-class – which are desperately needed to ensure the nation’s security and maritime interests are protected in the Arctic. “Our... Read more

  • Young Comments on White House Actions on Energy
    Posted in Press Releases on March 29, 2017 | Preview rr
    Tags: Alaska Energy Issues, Natural Resources

    Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young, Chairman Emeritus of the House Natural Resources Committee, today shared the following statement in response to the American Energy Independence Executive Order: “For eight straight years, the Obama administration engaged in a full on assault against our nation’s energy sector – creating hurdles and obstacles at every turn,” said Congressman Young. “Today’s action by the President represents a major step in the right direction for streamlining the... Read more

  • Legislative Hearing Scheduled for Young’s King Cove Land Transfer Legislation
    Posted in Articles on March 29, 2017 | Preview rr
    Tags: Native Health Care Issues, Government Overreach/ Overregulation

    Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, April 5, 2017 the House Natural Resource Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on Alaska Congressman Don Young’s legislation to facilitate a life-saving road for the isolated community of King Cove, Alaska. H.R. 218, the King Cove Road Land Exchange Act (Rep. Don Young), to provide for the exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land in the State of Alaska for the construction of a road between King Cove and Cold Bay. WITNESS: Mrs. Della ... Read more

  • Young Attends Bill Signing Ceremony at White House
    Posted in Press Releases on March 27, 2017 | Preview rr
    Tags: Alaska Energy Issues, Government Overreach/ Overregulation

    Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young today joined a group of lawmakers at the White House for the signing of four Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions, including legislation he co-sponsored to overturn the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Planning 2.0 rule. Alaska Congressman Don Young on the enactment of H.J. Res 44, legislation to overturn BLM’s Planning 2.0 rule (click here to watch) “Today is an important step to reversing a series of end-of-term rules and regulations by th... Read more

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