Washington, D.C. – In their continued fight against genetically engineered (GE) fish, this week Alaskan Congressman Don Young and Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Walter B. Jones (R-NC), Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced two pieces of legislation intended to prevent GE fish from making its way onto the nation’s dinner plates and spreading into the nation’s oceans. The first bill... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young kicked off the 114th Congress this week by introducing legislation to streamline development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), known as the American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act. Following the bill’s introduction, which would implement a competitive leasing program for the exploration, development, and production of oil a... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Committee today released its comprehensive list of Republican subcommittee assignments for the 114th Congress, which once again named Alaskan Congressman Don Young as the head of the subcommittee responsible for legislation and policy pertaining to Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. “I’m honored to serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Indi... Read more »
NATIONAL MONUMENTS: GOP bill to curb presidential powers draws enviro backlash By Phil Taylor, E&E reporter Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) this week introduced a bill that would strip the president of his land and water conservation powers under the 1906 Antiquities Act, a move that drew attacks from conservation groups. Young's H.R. 330 would require congressional approval and a National Environmental... Read more »
Alaska Rep. Introduces Bills To Curb Genetically Modified Fish By Daniel Wilson Law360, Washington (January 15, 2015, 5:27 PM ET) -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, introduced a pair of bills on Wednesday designed to curb the development of genetically modified fish, restricting the interstate transport and sale of such products and requiring food sellers to label them as genetically modified or risk mi... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Days after taking the oath of office and swearing to uphold the Constitution of the United States, Alaskan Congressman Don Young today voted in favor of legislation to significantly push back against President Obama’s unlawful Executive actions that allow millions of undocumented immigrants to avoid deportation. Following the passage of H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Secur... Read more »
House Votes to Block President’s Immigration Policies By Staff Speaker of the House John Boehner speaking in support of de-funding Immigration Deferment on the House floor on Wednesday. Speaker of the House John Boehner speaking in support of de-funding Immigration Deferment on the House floor on Wednesday. The House of Representatives voted today to block President Obama’s immigration policies in... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young and his House colleagues today approved bipartisan legislation to stem the tide of inefficient and stifling federal regulations overwhelming a majority of American businesses and families. H.R. 185, the Regulatory Accountability Act (RAA) of 2015, would require the Executive Branch to adopt the least costly method to effectively implement federal la... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young was sworn into office today to begin his 22nd term as Alaska’s sole Member in the United States House of Representatives. In the 114th Congress, Congressman Young will once again serve as a senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Congressman Young is the most senior Republican and third... Read more »
Young sworn in for 22nd term in US House By Associated Press JUNEAU — U.S. Rep. Don Young has been sworn in to serve his 22nd term in Congress. Young, who is the longest-serving Republican in the U.S. House, missed the start of the new Congress last Tuesday following the death of his brother. He took his oath of office on Monday and said he takes great pride in serving the people of Alaska. Young ... Read more »
