119th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 6, 2025 – Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) voted to pass S.J. Res. 11, a resolution overturning the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) “Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources” rule that needlessly obstructs offshore energy development. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 4, 2025, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced that Athena Fulton will join him today as his guest at the Presidential Address. Athena tragically lost her son to fentanyl poisoning in 2021 and has since been a strong advocate for increasing awareness of the drug’s devastating impact.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 3, 2025 – Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) released the following statement celebrating the start of the 2025 Iditarod:

“Today marks the official start of the “Last Great Race on Earth”, the Iditarod. For Alaskans, the Iditarod is more than a race—it is often considered the “pulse of Alaska”. It is a powerful symbol of our state’s rich culture and enduring spirit.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 27, 2025 – This week, the House used the Congressional Review Act to roll back the burdensome tax on natural gas – a tax that was implemented by the Biden Administration which stifled energy development. Congressman Begich issued the following statement after the House passed House Joint Resolution 35: 

H.J. Res. 35 – Repealing the Biden Administration’s Tax on Natural gas

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.