Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 26, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (AK), a member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, has been named Vice Chair of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, a key position that will allow him to advocate for strengthening transportation infrastructure, enhancing energy security, and expanding economic opportunities—in Alaska, and throughout the nation.
JUNEAU, AK, – February 20, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) delivered his first annual address to the Alaska State Legislature’s joint session, reaffirming his commitment to Alaska’s prosperity, economic growth, and self-determination. In his remarks, Congressman Begich outlined his vision for tackling the challenges facing Alaskans and advancing policies that unlock Alaska’s full potential and restore energy dominance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 14, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (AK-R), a member on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, introduced The DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act, a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27), to formally strengthen collaboration between the Department of Energy (DOE) and NASA. This legislation will ensure continued U.S. leadership in space exploration and energy innovation by codifying a long-standing partnership between the two agencies into federal law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 12, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) voted in favor of H.R. 77, the Midnight Rules Relief Act, which streamlines the Congressional review process and ensures that Congress can efficiently roll back these eleventh-hour rules and prevent outgoing administrations from burdening the American people with job-killing regulations on their way out the door. By streamlining the Congressional Review Act (CRA) process, H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 12, 2025 – Yesterday, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) joined members of the Alaska Delegation, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy for a press conference discussing the importance of aviation safety in Alaska in the aftermath of the tragic Bering Air accident on February 6.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 10, 2025 – 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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 7, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) issued a strong statement of support following President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of ongoing discussions between the United States and Japan regarding a potential joint venture to develop Alaska’s vast oil and gas resources.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 6, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) voted to pass H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation that permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. Congressman Begich co-sponsored this critical bill to ensure law enforcement has the necessary tools to combat the deadly fentanyl crisis that continues to devastate communities across the country, including Alaska.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 5, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) delivered remarks before the House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs in support of his bill, H.R. 410, the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 4, 2025 – The first two bills introduced by Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) on his first day in office—H.R. 42, the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, and H.R. 43, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025—were considered on the House floor today and passed under the rules of suspension.