Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Alaska Congressman Don Young introduced the America Needs Worthwhile Resources (ANWR) Act. The ANWR Act comes in response to President Biden’s recent Executive Orders issuing a moratorium on oil and gas leasing on federal lands, including on the Coastal Plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The ANWR Act prohibits […]
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday, Alaska Congressman Don Young was named by his colleagues as Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. The Ranking Member, commonly referred to as the Republican Leader, is the minority party analogue of Chairman. The Republican Leader serves alongside the Chairman as the […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young announced his official list of Alaskan students nominated for appointment to a United States Service Academy for the Class of 2025. “It is a tremendous honor to represent so many talented young students who are willing to serve our country in uniform,” said Congressman Young. “This year, […]
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Alaska Congressman Don Young introduced several pieces of legislation to support Alaska’s fishermen, processors, and the fish stocks they depend on. This suite includes the Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act, the Prevention of Escapement of Genetically Altered Salmon in the United States Act, the Keep Finfish Free Act, legislation to require the labeling […]