WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) publicly thanked U.S. Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) for his leadership in advancing critical pieces of legislation for Alaska. H.R. 42, the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, and H.R. 43, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025 passed the U.S. House with strong bi-partisan support – a testament […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced his final slate of subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. Congressman Begich will serve on three key House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Subcommittees. These assignments include oversight and policymaking duties for Alaskan and Arctic research and technological policy and programs. Alaska is the nation’s final frontier and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced his co-sponsorship and strong support for the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, a critical piece of legislation aimed at addressing the escalating threat of catastrophic wildfires, streamlining forest restoration efforts, and fostering economic growth in rural communities. “From the devastation caused by the Malibu fires to the growing risks […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced his subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. Congressman Begich will serve on three key subcommittees under the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I). Aviation Subcommittee Congressman Begich will serve on the Aviation Subcommittee, where he will work on policies that affect air travel and aviation infrastructure. Given Alaska’s unique […]