Senator Dan Sullivan, Republican from Alaska

Dan Sullivan

Senator · Alaska · Republican

Dan Sullivan

Biography
Dan Sullivan, a former U.S. Marine and Alaska’s attorney general, was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Alaska in 2014. He prioritizes national security, resource development, and expanding economic opportunities in his state. Sullivan authored legislation to bolster Arctic infrastructure and has served on the Senate Armed Services and Commerce Committees, advocating for Alaska’s strategic interests. His leadership focuses on supporting Alaska’s communities and ensuring the state’s voice is heard in national policy decisions.
Education
  • J.D. and Joint Masters of Science in Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
    1993
  • B.A. in Economics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
    1987
Professional History

  • U.S. Senator

    2015-Present

    Representing Alaska in the Senate

  • Chairman, International Republican Institute (iri)

    2018–present

  • Commissioner, Alaska Department of Natural Resources

    2011–13

  • Attorney General, State of Alaska

    2009–10

  • U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs

    2006–09

  • Director, National Security Council Staff

    2002–04

  • Attorney, Private Law Practice

    1997–2001

Policy Focus
International Affairs10%
Armed Forces and National Security10%
Environmental Protection5%
Public Lands and Natural Resources4%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Dan Sullivan's record in Congress.

  • Arctic Policy Leadership

    Championed the Arctic Policy Act to strengthen U.S. leadership and research in the Arctic region.

  • Military Infrastructure Funding

    Secured funding for expanded missile defense and military facilities at Alaska’s Fort Greely and Clear Space Force Station.

  • Fisheries Management

    Co-sponsored legislation to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act, supporting sustainable fisheries and Alaska’s fishing industry.

  • Veterans' Healthcare Access

    Advanced the Alaska Veterans Healthcare Access Act to improve care options for veterans in rural and remote areas.

Committee Assignments
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  • Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

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