Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today applauded passage of H.R. 4935, the Child Tax Credit Improvement Act of 2014, which would expand and reform access for a $1,000 child tax credit claimed by parents and families across the nation. The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 237 to 173, would address an unintentional penalty for married couples wishing to claim the Additional ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – In an overwhelmingly bipartisan effort, the House of Representatives and Alaska Congressman Don Young today sent a resounding message to the President that they do not support deploying or maintaining a military presence in Iraq without Congressional approval. By a vote of 370 to 40, the House passed H. Con. Res. 105, which states that “the President shall not deploy or maintain... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today applauded the bill signing of H.R. 3110, the Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act, legislation he introduced to resolve a longstanding concern for the Huna Tlingit people and once again allow members of the Hoonah Indian Association to harvest gull eggs in Glacier Bay National Park. “Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve been very fortunat... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared this message to honor the life and legacy of the late Senator Ted Stevens and commemorate the fourth Saturday in July, Ted Stevens Day: “As Alaskans gather to celebrate the 4th Ted Stevens Day, I am filled with emotion and sentiment for my good friend and former colleague Senator Ted Stevens. Throughout my travels in the state, it’s cle... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a House Natural Resources Subcommittee hearing today, Alaskan Congressman Don Young questioned Fish and Wildlife Service Deputy Director Steven Guertin on legislation he introduced to address the sale of Alaska Native artwork containing non-edible migratory bird parts. “For thousands of years, the inclusion of bones, feathers, and other non-edible bird parts in traditional ha... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today commended the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company for moving its 17 billionth barrel of Alaskan crude down the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) on Saturday, July 19, 2014: “This weekend, the 17 billionth barrel of oil entered the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) to make its 800 mile journey south from Alaska’s North Slope – a significant mi... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today denounced the EPA’s proposal to place unprecedented restrictions on state lands in the Bristol Bay region, and called it a major attack on state’s rights both in Alaska and nationwide. “For the EPA to put forward these types of restrictions, prior to any permit applications and without due process, is alarming to say the least,” said Congressm... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – In an attempt to rein in federal spending while maintaining vital government responsibilities, Alaskan Congressman Don Young and the House of Representatives passed its seventh appropriations bill this week, H.R. 5016, the Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. The bill, which provides $21.3 billion in annual funding for several financial ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 4719, the American Gives More Act of 2014, a bipartisan package of five charitable tax donation bills that included language offered by Alaskan Congressman Don Young to protect and extend favorable tax treatment for Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs). On May 22, 2014, Congressman Young introduced H.R. 4721, which would allow Alaska N... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared his thoughts following the State Department’s announcement to name retired Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. the first United States Special Representative to the Arctic: “As I’ve said before, our nation needs a strong leader in the Arctic with the means necessary to dedicate special attention to the many relationships and... Read more »
