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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 »

Washington, D.C. - Representative Mary Sattler Peltola today released the following statement regarding the status of the Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization:  “Yesterday, I was honored to participate in the Committee on Natural Resources mark-up hearing on the reauthorization of Magnuson-Stevens. The last time the committee met on this matter, I was called as a bipartisan… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Representative Mary Sattler Peltola this week introduced her first piece of legislation, the Food Security for all Veterans Act. The bill calls for the creation of an Office of Food Security within the Department of Veterans Affairs.  “Veterans are more likely than others in the general population to suffer from food insecurity, depression, and… Read more »

Dear Mr. President: We write to urge your immediate consideration of Governor Michael Dunleavy ’s request for a Major Disaster declaration under Section 401 of the Robert F. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support Alaska’s recovery front the impact of Typhoon Merbok on Alaskan families, homes. businesses. schools, and infrastructure. I his was the strongest storm… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Representative Mary Sattler Peltola today announced changes and additions to her official congressional staff. Peltola has hired Paula Conru as Interim Director of Scheduling and Operations for her Washington, D.C. office. Conru has more than 30 years of experience working for and with Alaskans.  Her extensive public service includes positions with the Alaska… Read more »