Mr. President, there has been no place that has been studied more than the ANWR 1002 plain in terms of environmental laws and environmental impacts, probably in the entire United States. This is something strongly supported by the people I represent, including the people that actually live there, which is something the Senator from New Mexico constantly forgets. The people I represent actually support this and the other opportunities to develop our resources.
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Dan Sullivan
Senator · Alaska · Republican
Dan Sullivan
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, today, I urge my colleagues to vote for Alaska's Right to Produce Act 2.0, which would provide greater certainty for responsible resource development on the North Slope of Alaska. It would benefit Alaskans, and it would benefit our great working Alaskans, but it would benefit America. As a little bit of background here--and you have heard me talk about this--for years, Alaska, as a resource development powerhouse for America, has been recognized by Congress to be so important for our country because of our extraordinary abundance of natural resources that we have legislated…
Madam President, I rise today to pass my legislation, the Bycatch Reduction Act, which is the most comprehensive trawl bycatch reduction legislation ever to come before the U.S. Senate, ever to come before the Congress. And we have made good progress on this bill. We have been working on it for, heck, in some ways many years. I am going to talk about this.
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, DC1993
- B.A. in Economics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA1987
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2015-PresentRepresenting Alaska in the Senate
Chairman, International Republican Institute (iri)
2018–presentCommissioner, Alaska Department of Natural Resources
2011–13Attorney General, State of Alaska
2009–10U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs
2006–09Director, National Security Council Staff
2002–04Attorney, 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
View details →- 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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