119th Congress

By Representative Nick Begich (AK-AL)
When we talk about Alaska’s energy potential – we are talking about more than molecules in the ground or development projects. We’re talking about a true cornerstone of American prosperity and a valuable tool for national security.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – JUNE 4, 2025. – Today, Representatives Nick Begich (R-AK), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa) and Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Young Fishermen’s Development Act, extending vital workforce development funding through Fiscal Year 2031.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 2, 2025. – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, returned this week from a high-level bipartisan congressional delegation visit to Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, where he advocated for Alaska’s role in securing America’s energy future through long-term, strategic partnerships with key allies.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 20, 2025 – This week, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) introduced legislation to repeal an outdated and burdensome requirement within the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.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.