119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 21, 2025 –– Congressman Nick Begich (AK-R) issued the following statement in support of the Trump Administration’s bold action to put control of education back into the hands of parents and local communities:
ANCHORAGE, AK – March 20, 2025 – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and U.S. Representative Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today commended Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for announcing three initial decisions that will restore access to federal lands, facilitate long-overdue land conveyances, and boost responsible resource production in Alaska.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 13, 2025 – In an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) discussed the introduction of the Bitcoin Act of 2025 which establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and would codify President Donald J.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 11, 2025 – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) and Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the BITCOIN Act of 2025, a groundbreaking bill that sets forth in law a national cryptocurrency policy that will establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) to enhance America’s financial security, global competitiveness, and economic sovereignty.
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.