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House Passes H.R. 1 Conference Report
Posted in Press Releases on December 19, 2017 |
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Alaska Energy Issues,
Natural Resources
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Alaska Congressman Don Young released the following statement: “Reforming our broken and outdated tax code is long overdue -- Americans deserve a system that serves their needs,” said Congressman Young. “I am proud to support this measure and what it means for Alaskan families and businesses. This bill marks the thirteenth time the House has voted to allow for responsible resource development in the ...
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ICYMI: Young Defends ANWR Development in Full Conference Committee Meeting
Posted in Press Releases on December 14, 2017 |
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Alaska Energy Issues,
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Alaska Congressman Don Young spoke at the House-Senate Conference Committee meeting to discuss H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “I am honored to have been selected as a conferee for this critical tax reform legislation,” said Congressman Young. “One of the most important measures to me in this tax bill is the pathway to open the 10-02 region within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). ANWR is crucially important to the nation. Opening the 10-02 will decreas...
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Natural Resources Committee Approves 3 Bills by Young
Posted in Press Releases on December 13, 2017 |
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Native Health Care Issues,
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed H.R. 200, H.R. 4475 and S. 825, all legislation sponsored by Alaska Congressman Don Young. “Alaska is considered the gold standard of fisheries management and this industry is crucial to our local economy,” Congressman Young stated. “My bill, H.R. 200, updates the Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) to ensure regional fisheries are able to develop management plans that match needs of their areas which they know best.” The House Nat...
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ICYMI: Young Joins Fox Business News to Discuss Tax Reform Conference Committee
Posted in Press Releases on December 7, 2017 |
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Alaska Energy Issues
Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young joined Neil Cavuto on Fox Business News to discuss his recent appointment to the House-Senate Conference Committee to work on H.R. 1, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. “This is a conference committee which means that, while both sides have a difference of opinion, our job is to meet and work through them,” said Congressman Young. “Our goal is to work together to get this bill done.” To see the full interview, click here. House Speaker Paul Ryan named Congressman Young...
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Young Named to Powerful Conference Committee, Hand-Picked to Defend ANWR Title in Pro-Growth Tax Reform Measure
Posted in Press Releases on December 4, 2017 |
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Alaska Energy Issues
Washington, D.C. - Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young was named by House Speaker Paul Ryan to serve on the powerful Conference Committee tasked with producing the final terms of tax reform legislation that contains the pathway to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) coastal plain to responsible resource development. The House affirmed the Speaker's appointment of conferees by a vote of 222-192. "This has always been a team effort, one that required our delegation to fire on all cylin...
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Alaska Delegation Praises Passage of Tribal Employment and Training Legislation
Posted in Press Releases on November 30, 2017 |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young released the following statements praising the unanimous Senate passage of H.R. 228, legislation to strengthen and reform a comprehensive Native employment and training program commonly known as the “477 Program.” The legislation, championed by a united Alaska delegation, marks Young’s second to reach the President’s desk during the 115th Congress. “The 477 Program has proven to be an innovative and effectiv...
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Congressman Young Names New Press Secretary
Posted in Press Releases on November 29, 2017 |
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Washington, D.C. – This week, Alaska Congressman Don Young welcomed Murphy McCollough to serve as Press Secretary and spokesman in his Washington, D.C. office. Murphy, a Texas native who most recently worked for Congressman John Culberson (R-TX), arrives following the departure of Matthew Shuckerow, who recently left to serve as Deputy Communication Director for Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK). “I welcome Murphy McCollough as my new Press Secretary and spokesman and invite the Alaska media to get to...
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Young Shares Statement Following House Passage of Tax Reform Package
Posted in Press Releases on November 16, 2017 |
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Washington, D.C. – Following the House passage of H.R. 1, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act – legislation to meet the tax reform instructions outlined in H. Con. Res. 71, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2018 – Alaska Congressman Don Young shared the following statement: “A fairer, simpler tax code – not one riddled with loopholes and exemptions – will benefit a vast majority of Alaskans and Americans and help spur a level of economic growth and activity not seen in this country for years...
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Young Applauds House-Passage of Bicameral National Defense Authorization Act
Posted in Press Releases on November 14, 2017 |
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to H.R. 2810, the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, a bipartisan, bicameral agreement that authorizes $634.2 billion for base budget requirements, $65.7 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) and includes a number of Alaska-focused provisions championed by Alaska Congressman Don Young. “I’m proud to let Alaskans know that today the House of Representatives voted to approve the F...
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U.S. House Moves Ahead on Numerous Veterans-Related Bills
Posted in Press Releases on November 9, 2017 |
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Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young today released the following statement after this week’s House-passage of 14 bills aimed at assisting our nation’s veterans and ensuring they receive the care and commitment they earned through service to our nation. “As we prepare to celebrate Veterans Day – a day to honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform – the House has committed to moving forward on numerous pieces of legislation on behalf of our nation’s veterans,” said...
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