Washington, D.C. – With the leadership of House Oceans Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Don Young, the House Natural Resources Committee today reported legislation to the full House that would impose added sanctions on vessels engaging in Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing (IUU). “We have worked extremely hard over the years to eliminate and deter pirate vessels from stealing our resources and... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to grow local economies and restore opportunity for the American people, the House of Representatives and Alaskan Congressman Don Young today passed a broad package of bills – H.R. 4, the Jobs for America Act – aimed at providing relief for business owners, lowering taxes, slowing the growth of federal regulation, and restoring healthy forest management and economic... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – With the support of Alaskan Congressman Don Young, the House of Representatives today sent a single, common-sense energy package to the Senate focused on increasing efficiency, ensuring reliability, streamlining production, and creating new energy infrastructure. Comprised of 13 House-passed bills, H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act,... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives and Alaskan Congressman Don Young today passed H.J. Res. 124, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution of 2015, a stopgap spending measure to avoid a repeat of last year’s government shutdown and fund the federal government through December 11, 2014. The legislation, which is expected to be addressed by the Senate in the coming days, provides $1.01 t... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared the following message with Alaskans in remembrance of the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks: Congressman Young shared a video message with Alaskans on the 13th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks (click here to watch). “Thirteen years ago, the America we knew changed forever. Today, I recognize the anniversary of the greatest tragedy in ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Natives Affairs will hold a hearing on H.R. 4668, legislation introduced by Alaskan Congressman Don Young and Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA-52) to facilitate infrastructure development and potential uses of Point Spencer, AK. The legislation, introduced on May 15, 2014, would establ... Read more »
Washington, DC – In order to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing substantial changes to federal policy as they pertain to U.S. waters - including ponds, ditches, culverts, and other wet areas – the House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation to prevent the Agency from broadening its regulatory authority and redefining the “waters of the United State... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On the first day back from the August District Work Period, today was business as usual for Alaskan Congressman Don Young as he once again passed commonsense legislation in the House for the benefit of the Alaskan people. H.R. 3109, which passed unanimously by voice vote, addresses the sale of Alaska Native artwork containing non-edible migratory bird parts and prevents future i... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared the following statement in response to a recent study by the Alaska Division of Insurance (ADI) that predicts massive health insurance increases for thousands of Alaskans in 2015 due to Obamacare: “The Alaska Division of Insurance has predicted what many of us already knew was coming - massive health insurance increases in 2015, as high... Read more »
Congressman Young Shares Message with Alaskans This month, I have been very fortunate to spend time with Alaskans from across the state to discuss the many issues and concerns currently facing this great nation. Our conversations have transcended party line and affiliation and have dug deep into the vision we see for this country and the path it’s currently on. Over and over again, I have heard th... Read more »
