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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.