WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman David Trone, alongside Reps. Hal Rogers (R-KY), Doug Lamborn (R-CO), and Mary Sattler Peltola (D-AK), introduced Bruce’s Law, new legislation that will authorize Community-Based Coalition Enhancement Grants and expand federal agencies’ efforts to raise awareness about fentanyl.
“As our nation faces a worsening overdose epidemic, it is crucial that we… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Last week, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro asking them to consider appropriating disaster relief funding for those impacted by this year’s total shut down of crab harvests.
This is the first time ever that the Bering Sea snow crab harvest is closed, and the second… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – This week, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola signed on to a letter urging colleagues in both chambers to retain funding aimed at helping improve the quality of life for service members stationed in Alaska as well as preventing suicide across the military in next year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Peltola joined California Representative Jackie… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola announced four additional staff hires.
“I’m thrilled to be expanding my team both in Washington and back home in Alaska,” said Peltola. “With Congress out of session for the month of October, my team will be putting an extra focus on constituent services and setting up our operations across the state.”
Peltola has hired… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola voted to keep the federal government open through December 16th and give Congress time to complete negotiations on a full-year funding bill. The continuing resolution (CR) also delivers new investments to meet the needs of Alaskan families as they recover from Typhoon Merbok.
“I was proud to vote to keep the federal government… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola reintroduced eight bills that were championed by her predecessor, the late Congressman Don Young.
“I’m honored to be able to continue Don’s legacy by bringing attention back to these important pieces of legislation,” said Peltola. “We shared many of the same views on policies that are important to Alaskans, and I will… Read more »
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), and Governor Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) today welcomed an announcement that President Biden has approved the State of Alaska’s request to waive the state’s cost share for individual and public assistance for recovery efforts from the impacts of Typhoon Merbok in Western… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola’s first bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives 375-49. The Food Security for all Veterans Act calls for the creation of an Office of Food Security within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“The Food Security for all Veterans Act will help ensure that we do all we can to prevent veterans from experiencing… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – This week, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola was appointed to the House Committee on Education and Labor. The announcement came from Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday evening.
“Just two weeks into her term, Congresswoman Mary Peltola has already proven a relentless advocate for all Alaskans in the halls of Congress,” Pelosi said. “A proud, outspoken voice for… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Following last week’s federal Major Disaster declaration to support Western Alaska’s recovery from the impact of Typhoon Merbok, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska), Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), and Governor Mike Dunleavy (R-Alaska) are urging President Biden to waive 100 percent of the State’s cost share for federal… Read more »
