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Congressman Young: ATF Ban on AR-15 Ammo Interferes with Second Amendment Rights
Posted in Press Releases on March 4, 2015 | Preview rr
Tags: Second Amendment
Washington, D.C. – In response to a recent proposal by the Obama Administration to ban ammunition commonly used for the AR-15 rifle, Alaskan Congressman Don Young and 238 of his House colleagues sent a bipartisan letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Director H. Todd Jones to express their deep concerns for the proposed rule change. “The Obama Administration’s actions to dramatically change the interpretation of the Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act (LEOP... Read more
KDLG – Dillingham Young, others, concerned about ATF ban on AR-15 ammo
Posted in Articles on March 4, 2015 | Preview rr

Young, others, concerned about ATF ban on AR-15 ammo By DAVE BENDINGER 239 members of Congress wrote a letter to ATF Director Wednesday, saying proposed ban interferes with Second Amendment rights. Alaska’s Don Young (R) was among 239 members of the US Congress who sent a letter Wednesday to the Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Bureau expressing concern over an Obama Administration proposal to ban a popular ammunition for AR-15 style rifles. (Read the new "framework" here) The M855... Read more
Congressman Young Votes Against Funding President’s Unilateral Actions on Immigration
Posted in Press Releases on March 3, 2015 | Preview rr
Tags: Immigration
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared the following statement upon House passage of a 7-month Department of Homeland Security funding bill that excluded measures to defund President Obama’s unilateral actions on immigration: Alaskan Congressman Don Young sharing his thoughts following the passage of H.R. 240 (click here to watch). “Today, Congress voted to pass a clean funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. I voted against this measure because I believe the... Read more
Young Remains Committed to Addressing Executive Overreach on Immigration, Votes for Week-Long DHS Extension
Posted in Press Releases on February 27, 2015 | Preview rr
Tags: Immigration
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young shared the following statement after the passage of H.R. 33, a seven day stopgap funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security. With the support of Congressman Young, the bill passed 357 to 60. “More than six weeks ago, the House passed legislation to fund our nation’s Department of Homeland Security, while also taking significant steps to hold this Administration accountable for its unilateral actions on immigration. Without recourse, S... Read more
Young, DeFazio Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Tribal Transportation Self-Governance
Posted in Press Releases on February 26, 2015 | Preview rr
Tags: Transportation and Infrastructure, Native Economic Development
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today joined House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR) in introducing bipartisan legislation to establish a tribal transportation self-governance program at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). “It’s imperative that Congress continually strive to empower tribes by upholding the principles of tribal self-governance in all aspects of the federal government’s relationship with Native communities,” s... Read more
Congressman Young Hires New Advisors for Fisheries and Military Affairs
Posted in Press Releases on February 25, 2015 | Preview rr

Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today announced the following staff changes to his Washington, D.C. staff, which includes the addition of 20-year House Natural Resources Committee staffer Bonnie Bruce and U.S. Army combat veteran Jakob Johnsen of Alaska. Bonnie Bruce arrives to Congressman Young’s office after two decades on the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs as a Professional Legislative staff member. Originally hired in... Read more
Legislation to Expand and Strengthen College Savings Plans Passes House with Support of Congressman Young
Posted in Press Releases on February 25, 2015 | Preview rr
Tags: Education
Washington, D.C. – A month after President Obama reversed his proposal to effectively eliminate 529 college savings plans, Alaskan Congressman Don Young and the House of Representatives passed legislation to expand, modernize, and strengthen the program that roughly 12 million American families currently utilize to prepare and save for their children’s future. H.R. 529, which passed the House today 401 to 20, would provide a much needed update for 21st Century college students by permanently mak... Read more
Alaska Journal of Commerce: JBER, Eielson make F-35 short list
Posted in Articles on February 25, 2015 | Preview rr

JBER, Eielson make F-35 short list By Elwood Brehmer The Pentagon announced Feb. 25 that Alaska’s Air Force bases are on the short list of candidates to host a squadron of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, the military’s latest generation of fighter aircraft. “Today is great news for Alaska because it demonstrates the Pentagon recognizes our state’s strategic position in the nation’s defense,” Sen. Mark Begich said in a formal statement following the announcement. “With Alaska’s strategic geographic p... Read more
Congressman Young Shares Reaction to President’s Veto of Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act
Posted in Press Releases on February 24, 2015 | Preview rr

Washington, D.C – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared the following statement in response to President Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act: “I wish I could say I was surprised, but the President has had his sights set on 'no' ever since the anti-fossil fuel movement identified the Keystone XL project as its political lightning rod, much like they’ve done with ANWR, the Arctic OCS, and the NPR-A. The Keystone XL, which is no different than previously approved transboundar... Read more
Wall Street Journal: After John Dingell: Seniority in the House
Posted in Articles on February 24, 2015 | Preview rr

After John Dingell: Seniority in the House By REBECCA BALLHAUS Rep. John Conyers (D., Mich.) speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill, Jan. 16, 2014 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) When Rep. John Dingell retires at the end of this term, he will pass the torch of longest-serving representative to fellow Michigan Democrat Rep. John Conyers. Mr. Dingell, 87 years old, has served 30 terms in the House—29 full terms and a partial term since he first won the seat in a 1955 ... Read more

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