Congressman Young Announces Debate and Forum Schedule for 2018 General Election
Congressman Don Young on September 10, 2018Anchorage, AK – Congressman for All Alaska Don Young today announced his participation in four debates and forums prior to the November 6, 2018 general election. Congressman Young will join Alaskans in Fairbanks, Anchorage and across public television to share his position on a number of critical issues and give Alaskan voters a clear choice for the United States House of
Congressman Young Wins Republican Primary
Congressman Don Young on August 22, 2018FORT YUKON, AK – Congressman for All Alaska Don Young shared the following statement after winning the Republican nomination for Alaska’s sole Congressional seat: “I am truly humbled to receive the support of Alaskans once again as I fight for them and stand up for our state in Congress,” said Congressman Young. “As I look ahead
State Forestry Leaders Endorse Don Young for U.S. House of Representatives
Congressman Don Young on July 28, 2018Alaska Forest Association Members Overwhelmingly Support the Congressman for All Alaska KETCHIKAN, AK – The Alaska Forest Association (AFA) today announced that its Board of Directors has voted to endorse Congressman Don Young in his reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. The endorsement highlights Young’s continuous fight – as a senior member of the
Bipartisan POWER Act Passes Out of House
Congressman Don Young on July 18, 2018Alaska Congressman Don Young and U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) praised the House-passage of S.717, the Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act. The POWER Act, as amended in the U.S. House, mandates that each year for four years, the Chief Judge of each Judicial District across the country hold at least one event promoting pro bono
House Reauthorizes Young’s Critical Federal Fishing Management Legislation
Congressman Don Young on July 12, 2018The U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 200 the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act sponsored by Alaska Congressman Don Young. “The North Pacific is the gold standard of fisheries management, and in Alaska the fishing industry is crucial to our local economies and livelihood,” said Congressman Young. “It’s been over a decade since Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA) was
Congressman Young Supports FY19 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill
Congressman Don Young on June 29, 2018The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19). Alaska Congressman Don Young supported the legislation and issued the following statement after its passage: “Supporting our men and women in uniform is one of my greatest responsibilities in Congress,” said Congressman Young. “Passing the FY19 DoD Appropriations bill today is important
Secretary of Interior and Congressional Delegation Congratulate Alaskan Tara Sweeney on Confirmation as Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Congressman Don Young on June 29, 2018Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the Alaska Congressional Delegation today issued the following statements after the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to confirm Alaskan Tara Sweeney to be the next U.S. Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior. “Congratulations to Tara on her confirmation. She is a results-driven team leader and coalition builder
Marine Debris Legislation Sponsored by Congressman Young Passes Out of Committee
Congressman Don Young on June 28, 2018The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed S. 756, the Save Our Seas Act, a companion bill to Alaska Congressman Don Young’s previously introduced legislation H.R. 2748. “Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the Committee taking up S. 756, sponsored by my Senator Dan Sullivan from Alaska which is a companion bill to my legislation H.R. 2748, which addresses plastics in our oceans,”
Congressman Young Votes for Legislative Action on Immigration
Congressman Don Young on June 28, 2018After weeks of consideration, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on two pieces of legislation to address immigration, H.R. 4760 the Securing America’s Future Act and H.R. 6136 the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act. Alaska Congressman Don Young issued the following statement: “Our country’s current immigration system needs to be updated to meet the growing border security challenges which is why I
Congressman Young Votes to Protect Endangered Salmon
Congressman Don Young on June 27, 2018Alaska Congressman Don Young voted in support of H.R 2083, the Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act. Congressman Young is an original cosponsor of this legislation and issued the following statement after House passage: “Anyone who lives in Southeast Alaska can tell you that sea lions, seals, and sea otters are destructive to fisheries if not properly managed. Sea