Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act. This bill is fundamentally about getting the science right. It gives the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, or NOAA, the State of Maine, and the lobster industry until 2035 to incorporate the most current, complete data available before implementing sweeping new gear, closure, and speed restrictions under the MMPA, restrictions that, based on outdated information, could devastate a $2 billion industry and 17,500 jobs. Mr. Speaker, Alaska knows the cost of regulating with stale data.
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Nick Begich
Representative · Alaska · Republican
Nick Begich
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act. This bill extends the streamlined, coordinated permitting process under FAST-41 to all mining and mineral processing projects and blocks a Biden-era proposal that would have narrowed eligibility and deepened our dependence on foreign adversaries for the minerals America needs. Mr. Speaker, no State has more riding on this than Alaska. We are the fourth-largest mineral producer in the Nation, sitting on world-class deposits of rare earths, antimony, zinc, cobalt, and more.
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.
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–PresentRepresented Alaska (at-large district) for 1 term.
Policy Focus
Native Americans26%
Public Lands and Natural Resources16%
Transportation and Public Works11%
Energy5%
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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