Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 31, 2025 – This week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Governor Doug Burgum (R-ND) as Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) issued the following statement in response to his confirmation:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 31, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced the candidates nominated to four U.S. service academies: the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 28, 2025 – Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) released the following statement in response to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) memo that temporarily pauses federal funding:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 23, 2025 – 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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 22, 2025 – 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).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 20, 2025 – Congressman Nicholas J. Begich III (R-AK) released the following statement in response to President Donald J.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 20, 2025 – Congressman Nicholas J. Begich III (R-Alaska) released the following statement regarding the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 19, 2025 – In one final attack on Alaska, President Biden’s Department of Interior (DOI) issued new management protections and expanded “Special Areas” within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). These “protections” will severely restrict future development and hinder any meaningful progress for Alaska. Congressman Nick Begich released the following statement in response:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 16, 2025 – Today, Congressman Nick Begich announced that he has joined the Congressional Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. The DOGE Caucus seeks to create a more responsive, effective, and transparent federal government, rooted in accountability and fiscal responsibility. Congressman Begich, a strong advocate for reducing government waste and supporting Alaskan communities, expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute to these goals.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jan. 16, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich is proud to co-sponsor H.R. 30, the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, a critical piece of legislation aimed at strengthening U.S. border security and ensuring that foreign nationals who commit violent crimes are held accountable for their actions.