Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola released the following statement on the final passage of the Omnibus Package which contained millions in funding for fishery provisions she specifically fought for.
“Today, I proudly voted for an appropriations bill that delivers for working families and invests in communities across Alaska. This… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola released the following statement on the final passage of the Don Young Recognition Act.
“Don Young was a force of nature. He was so much to so many people. For Alaskans, he was their sole Congressman for 49 nears, a giant fighting for the land and people he cherished. 49 years for… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), today released the following joint statement after a meeting at the White House about the Willow Project on Alaska’s North Slope.
“We met today with senior officials from the White House, Department of the Interior, and Department of Labor… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) and Congresswoman Mary Peltola (AK-AL) introduced the Reducing Plastics in Wastewater Act.
“I was proud to join the late Congressman Don Young in calling for full funding for the Save our Seas Act 2.0 in the 117th Congress. This bipartisan legislation, introduced with his successor, builds upon that work by making SOS 2.0… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola released the following statement on the final passage of Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022.
“Colonel Rasmuson was an inspiration and driving force for advancing the role of women in the military and engaging in critical community service. Her presence was felt in… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola released the following statement on the final passage of H.R. 441, the Don Young Alaska Native Health Care Transfers Act.
“Yesterday, the Senate passed H.R.441, the Don Young Alaska Native Health Care Transfers Act. This bill, which I have championed since I was elected to the House earlier this year, orders the… Read more »
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) welcomed determinations from the U.S. Department of Commerce that fishery disasters have occurred in numerous Alaska fisheries, allowing Alaska fishermen to receive critical relief funding. The funding can be distributed to fishermen and their crews, seafood… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola released the following statement on her vote for the Respect for Marriage Act:
“Today, I voted for final passage of the Respect for Marriage Act so that it can be signed into law. Enacting this important legislation is a major victory for freedom, privacy, dignity, and equality. The federal government should never… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola voted for H.R. 7776, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 which contained important provisions for Alaskans.
“This bill authorizes $847.3 billion in discretionary spending for national defense for FY 2023 and makes significant quality of life improvements for our service members and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola released the following statement on the news that the Biden administration will pay $50 million in relocation costs to Alaska Native tribes whose homes are threatened by climate change:
“The $50 million dedicated to the relocation of Newtok and Napakiak by the Biden Administration represent a critical investment. These… Read more »
