Press Releases

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 3, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced his final slate of subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. Congressman Begich will serve on three key House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Subcommittees. These assignments include oversight and policymaking duties for Alaskan and Arctic research and technological policy and programs.

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.