Representative Nick Begich, Republican from Alaska

Nick Begich

Representative · Alaska · Republican

Nick Begich

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 41, the Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act. This bill rights a wrong that has endured for more than 50 years. When Congress passed the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971, it made a promise to Alaska Native people: land and the right to form their own corporations to manage that land and build their futures. However, five southeast Alaska communities, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell, were left out.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. 254, the Alaska's Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act, the ARTIST Act. For generations, Alaska Native artisans along our north Pacific and Arctic coasts have carved walrus ivory into works of extraordinary beauty, a tradition handed down through families, woven into the culture life of entire communities, and for many, a vital source of income.
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Biography
Nick Begich III, a former technology entrepreneur from Anchorage, was elected as Alaska's U.S. Representative in 2024. Drawing on his business experience, Begich prioritizes economic development, resource management, and improving rural infrastructure across Alaska. He has championed legislation to expand broadband access and served on the House Natural Resources Committee, advocating for responsible energy production. Begich approaches his role with a focus on pragmatic solutions and ensuring Alaskans’ voices are represented in federal policy decisions.
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2025–Present

    Represented Alaska (at-large district) for 1 term.

Policy Focus
Native Americans26%
Public Lands and Natural Resources16%
Transportation and Public Works11%
Energy5%
Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
  • House Committee on Natural Resources
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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