Press Releases
Alaska Delegation Welcomes Interior Process to Rescind Unlawful NPR-A Rule
Anchorage, Alaska—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Representative Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today welcomed an announcement from the Department of the Interior (DOI) that it will initiate a public process to rescind an unlawful 2024 rule that restricts responsible oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 22, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that includes historic measures to unleash American energy and restore economic leadership anchored by provisions critical to Alaska’s future:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Congressional Native American Caucus announced Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) will serve as a Vice Chair of the Native American Caucus. Congressman Begich released the following statement after being selected to serve in a leadership role on the Caucus:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 20, 2025 – This week, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) introduced legislation to repeal an outdated and burdensome requirement within the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program. H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 19, 2025 — Congressman Nick Begich commended the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Administrator Lee Zeldin for announcing $267 million in Brownfields Grants that will help clean up and revitalize communities across the United States, including crucial investments in Alaska.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 16, 2025 – This week, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) voted in favor of a series of pro-law enforcement legislation that will support and protect America’s men and women in law enforcement who selflessly serve our communities.
CEDAR CITY, UTAH. – May 13, 2025 – Yesterday, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a field oversight hearing in Cedar City, Utah, focused on advancing geothermal energy development on federal lands. The session highlighted the untapped potential of geothermal energy - an abundant, reliable, and clean power source concentrated in many federal jurisdictions across the western United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 8, 2025 – Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), alongside Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Tracey Mann (R-KS), and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), introduced the Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to tackle the nation’s air traffic controller staffing shortage and invest in the future of American aviation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 7, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) applauded the passage of the House Committee on Natural Resources’ budget reconciliation proposal, which will generate significant revenue by unlocking Alaska’s extraordinary energy and resource potential.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 6, 2025 – This week, Congressman Nick Begich (AK-R) introduced legislation to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (NVEWS) through 2030, ensuring continued investment in public safety and scientific monitoring of volcanic threats across the United States.