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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 decrease our nation’s dependence on foreign oil and create jobs for Alaskans.”

To watch his full remarks, click here.

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan named Congressman Young to the Conference Committee which has been tasked with negotiating the final terms of the tax reform legislation. Congressman Young has consistently worked with his colleagues to allow for responsible resource development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) Coastal Plain. He has passed ANWR legislation on 12 separate occasions in the House.