Press Releases
ANCHORAGE, AK – OCT. 28, 2026 – Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced that his office has returned over $3 million to Alaskans through constituent casework since taking office in January 2025. From helping veterans obtain earned benefits and seniors resolve Social Security issues to addressing passport delays and IRS matters, Congressman Begich's office has worked tirelessly to provide responsive constituent services throughout Alaska.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today announced nearly $105 million in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awards to six critical port and maritime infrastructure projects across Alaska through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The investments will support the modernization and expansion of ports, harbors, docks, and related infrastructure serving communities from Southeast Alaska to the Aleutians and the Arctic.
Washington, DC—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and U.S. Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today welcomed Senate passage of their Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act. During floor session, Murkowski made a motion to pass H.R. 3620, the House version of the bill, securing its passage by unanimous consent.
Alaska Delegation Welcomes $315 Million Contract for Coast Guard Infrastructure in Kodiak
Projects Will Support Arrival of New Icebreakers, Offshore Patrol Cutters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sep. 16, 2026 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) applauded House passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation that advances locally driven infrastructure priorities across Alaska. The legislation advances critical projects addressing flood protection, ports and harbors, coastal erosion, navigation, and marine infrastructure across the state.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sep. 14, 2025 — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Nick Begich’s (R-AK) H.R. 6021, the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act, marking the 14th Begich-sponsored bill to pass the House during his freshman term and another milestone in a historic pace of delivering results for Alaska.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 22, 2026 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation to strengthen transparency and accountability in Congress by prohibiting Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks. Congressman Nick Begich, a proud co-sponsor of the legislation, praised the bill's passage as an important step toward restoring the public's trust in government.
Anchorage, AK—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today applauded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) approval of a permit to facilitate construction of a life-saving road between the isolated community of King Cove, Alaska and nearby Cold Bay. The one-lane gravel connector will provide reliable transportation access from King Cove to Cold Bay, which is home to an all-weather airport.
House Passes H.R. 41, Advancing Recognition for Five Southeast Alaska Native Communities
ANCHORAGE, AK – May 28, 2026 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) is honored to announce Service High School student Ivy Suoja has been selected as Alaska’s winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition with her mixed media collage portrait titled, Arctic Bear. As Alaska’s role in the Arctic continues to grow in importance to America’s future, Ivy’s piece is particularly timely.