Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared this message on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy: “70-years ago today, one of the most important military operations in our nation’s history commenced, D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. What began as an overnight invasion by paratroopers, quickly mounted into a full amphibious invasion along 50-miles of fortified... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, Alaskan Congressman Don Young, today shared his heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude for Chester Nez, the last of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers, following his death at the age of 93. Nez and his Navajo brothers-in-arms were instrumental in establishing the unbroken spoken code used during WWII,... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today released this statement following the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule for regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants: “This latest decision by the Obama Administration is all part of the President’s ‘pen and phone’ approach to governing, which seeks to circumvent Congress when he finds the people’s elected represent... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young will be recognized tomorrow in Fairbanks by the United States Chamber of Commerce with its “Spirit of Enterprise” award. The award is given annually to Members of Congress for their support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies; including efforts to reopen the federal government, delay the employer mandate within the Affordable Care Act, and work towards ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – With Alaskan Congressman Don Young’s support, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4660, the Fiscal Year 2015 Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill early this morning to provide $51.2 billion for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other related agencies. H.R. 4660 decreases spending levels by $398 million fr... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young today shared the following statement after the resignation of General Eric Shinseki, Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs: “Without doubt, General Shinseki has served with distinction and honor throughout his 38-years of service to this nation,” said Congressman Don Young. “However, I now believe he lacks the confidence and trust of the m... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - The Alaska Congressional Delegation is pleased to announce the following grants awards: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) $816,900 to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for the cooperative management by the State of Alaska of federal shellfish and groundfish FMP fisheries through research and management activities. Department of Health and Human Services... Read more »
Washington, D.C – Alaskan Congressman Don Young this week supported a package of bipartisan bills aimed at protecting victims from global predators involved in the illegal trade and trafficking of people. The series of anti-human trafficking bills, which passed the House with overwhelming support, work to protect victims of human trafficking, pursue and hold buyers and sellers accountable for taki... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared the following message to honor our nation’s heroes in observance of Memorial Day: "Memorial Day serves as a specific remembrance of our fallen soldiers and a day for all Americans to convey a deep appreciation to the service members and their families that made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation and preserve our freedoms. Our ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives and Alaskan Congressman Don Young today passed H.R. 4435, the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan legislation to authorize $521.3 billion in national defense spending and $79.4 billion for overseas operations. In addition to a number of critical Alaska amendments included by Congressman Young, the bill calls for an ... Read more »
