U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Alaska Newsletter for Sunday June 14, 2020 ( 26 items ) |
ICYMI: Sen. Murkowski on Great American Outdoors Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news:
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, earlier this week spoke on the Senate floor about the Great American Outdoors Act, which would help address deferred maintenance backlogs on federal land--including at National Parks and National Forests in Alaska--while providing greater funding for local recreational opportunities. In her floor remarks, Murkowski
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Rep. Young Receives Inaugural Jefferson-Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
Alaska Congressman Don Young was named a recipient of the Jefferson-Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship, a brand-new award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which recognizes members of Congress who demonstrate bipartisan leadership and a commitment to constructive governing. This award is earned by the 10 top scoring senators and 20 top scoring representatives, apportioned by party. The score is based on the numbe
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Rep. Young: Department of Energy Partners With CCHRC to Expand Research Capabilities in Alaska's Extreme Weather Conditions
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the expansion of its research capabilities in harsh climates through a collaboration with Alaska's Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC) and DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). CCHRC staff will become NREL employees through this expanded partnership.
Based in Fairbanks, Alaska, CCHRC's mission is to promote and advance the development of healthy
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Sen. Crapo, Rep. Risch Push for Domestic Mineral Production
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
Last week, U.S. Senators for Idaho Mike Crapo and Jim Risch joined Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Representative Rob Bishop (R-Utah) in sending a bicameral letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue encouraging them to finalize rulemakings that will modernize and simplify regulations governing the domestic production of locatable minerals.
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Sen. Feinstein Supports Bill to Give VA Flexibility to Help Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release:
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) joined Senators Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) to introduce the Homeless Veterans Coronavirus Response Act, legislation to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Program Office's authority to provide food, transportation and communications technology to homeless veterans during the coronavirus pandemic.
"The Department of Veterans A
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Sen. King Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Maine Tourism, Accelerate Coronavirus Economic Recovery
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) joined Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) to introduce the Visit America Act, which would set a visitation goal of 116 million annual international travelers to the United States by 2028, formally authorize the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, and create a high-ranking position within the Department of Commerce focused on bolstering America
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Sen. McSally Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Special Diabetes Program for Indians
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) introduced legislation on Wednesday to reauthorize the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) for an additional five years and increase funding to $200 million per year. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) are original cosponsors of the bill.
According to the CDC, American Indians and Alaska Natives have a greater chance of having type 2 diabete
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Sen. Murkowski Addresses Need for Student Relief During Senate HELP Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) took part in a Senate HELP Committee hearing titled COVID-19: Going Back to College Safely. The hearing focused on how institutions of higher education are preparing for students, faculty, and staff to return to campus this fall. Those efforts include implementing testing and contact tracing, restructuring classroom and dormitory spaces, providing appropriate personal prote
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Sen. Murkowski Commends Administration's Arctic Focus
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) issued the following statements in support of the administration's recent Arctic-specific actions.
This week, the Trump administration issued a Presidential Memorandum entitled Safeguarding U.S. National Interests in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions:
"My priority is not just to raise awareness of America's role as an Arctic nation, but also for us to move from awareness
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Sen. Murkowski Discusses Concern for and Seeks Solutions to Support Students During and After Pandemic
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
As Congress continues their work to help America overcome the challenges of COVID-19, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) took part in a virtual Senate HELP Committee hearing this week focused on going back to school safely. The hearing delved into not only the question of how schools will reopen, but also measures to ensure they are able to do so safely and with greater equity so that all students receive t
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Sen. Murkowski Highlights Equal Rights on the Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. On the U.S. Senate floor, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) highlighted Alaskans who have paved the way for women's suffrage and civil rights as well as the importance of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) being signed into law.
Prior to her speech on women's suffrage and the ERA, Senator Murkow
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Sen. Murkowski: Senate Confirms Gen. Brown as Air Force Service Chief
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following statement after the Senate confirmation of General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. as the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff:
"I am proud to support the confirmation of General Charles Brown, Jr. as the next Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. He not only made history as becoming the first African American Air Force Chief of Staff, but I trust that he will lead the men and women in our nation's Air Force with great distinction.
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Sen. Murkowski: Senators Introduce Bill to Combat Impacts of Climate Change
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
Surrounding Capitol Hill Ocean Week, Senate Oceans Caucus co-chairs U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today introduced legislation focused on protecting and utilizing blue carbon. The Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act highlights the habitats that continue to remove carbon out of our atmosphere, helping to combat the impacts of climate change. Blue carbon refers to carbon dioxide
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Sen. Murkowski: Senators Introduce Legislation to Help Families, Youth, and Children Faced With Homelessness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Murkowski (R-AK), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) introduced S.3923, the Emergency Family Stabilization Act. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this legislation creates a new emergency funding stream overseen by the Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide flexible funding for community-based organization
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Sen. Murkowski: Testing, PPE Critical During 2020 Wildfire Season
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news on June 9:
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska today chaired a hearing to examine wildfire management in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Alaska had one of the largest, most expensive, and heavily-staffed fires last year--the Swan Lake Fire on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge--that burned off and on for almost four months," Murkowski said. "Over
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Sen. Murkowski: Testing, PPE Critical During 2020 Wildfire Season
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska chaired a hearing to examine wildfire management in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Alaska had one of the largest, most expensive, and heavily-staffed fires last year--the Swan Lake Fire on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge--that burned off and on for almost four months," Murkowski said. "Over 3,000 people were assigned to that fire, including hundreds of firefig
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Sen. Rounds, Colleagues Call on Administration to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) sent a letter to the Departments of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urging the administration to take immediate action to help make certain servicemembers and veterans who were exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances receive the care they need during the coronav
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Sen. Sullivan Secures $193 Million in Military Spending for Alaska
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee, voted alongside his Armed Services Committee members this week to pass the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes $8.15 billion in FY2021 military construction funding, $193 million of which is authorized specifically for Alaska projects and improvements.
"This bill comes at a time when our communities need sup
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Sen. Sullivan Welcomes White House Memo on America's Arctic Interests
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) commented on the Memorandum on Safeguarding U.S. National Interests in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions, which was released by the White House. The memorandum calls for assets and resources in the Arctic to ensure a persistent United States presence in the area, including a fleet of polar security icebreakers that is operationally tested and fully deployable by Fiscal Year
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Sen. Sullivan Works to Include New DoD Arctic Security Studies Center in NDAA Bill
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
The Senate Armed Services Committee this week passed out of committee the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act. U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the committee - and Chairman of Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, successfully included key elements of a bill introduced earlier this Congress with Senator Murkowski authorizing a new regional Department of Defense (DoD) Center
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Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From Alaska Department of Natural Resources
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Norm McDonald, chief of fire and aviation for the Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Division of Forestry, at a hearing entitled "Wildfire Management in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic" on June 9:
My name is Norm McDonald, Chief of Fire and Aviation for the Division of Forestry, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, and I serve as one of the Incident Commanders (IC) on the Alaska
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Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From BLM Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Kaster
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Amanda Kaster, acting deputy assistant secretary for land and minerals management at the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management, at a hearing entitled "Wildfire Management in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic" on June 9:
I am here today to assure the Committee that, despite COVID-19, DOI is ready, willing, and able to fight wildland fires across the United States, including in Al
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Senate Indian Affairs Committee Sets Legislative Hearing on 7 Bills
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued the following hearing information: Legislative hearing to receive testimony on seven bills at 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 2:30 p.m. on June 24:
* S. 2165, Safegaurd Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act of 2019.
* S. 2716, A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, and for other purposes.
* S. 2912, the Blackwater Trading Post Land Transfer Act.
* S. 3019, the Montana Water Rights Protection Act.
* S. 3044, Western T
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Sens. Murkowski, Manchin Welcome Crucial Step for U.S. Leadership in Nuclear Energy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news:
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., commended the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) decision to allow nuclear energy projects to apply for financing--as Murkowski and Manchin requested in an October 2019 letter to DFC.
"Nuclear energy technology can help meet the world's clean energy needs," Murkowski
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Sens. Murkowski, Manchin Welcome Crucial Step for U.S. Leadership in Nuclear Energy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., commended the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) decision to allow nuclear energy projects to apply for financing--as Murkowski and Manchin requested in an October 2019 letter to DFC.
"Nuclear energy technology can help meet the world's clean energy needs," Murkowski said. "Our energy future is global, and steps like thi
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Sens. Risch, Crapo Push for Domestic Mineral Production
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
Last week, U.S. Senators for Idaho Jim Risch and Mike Crapo joined Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) in sending a bicameral letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue encouraging them to finalize rulemakings that will modernize and simplify regulations governing the domestic production of locatable minerals.
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