Press Releases
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Murkowski Welcomes Funding for Emergency and Resilience Needs In Alaska Native Villages
Anchorage - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement after the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced $20 million in emergency funding to help 16 Alaska Native villages that were facing severe shortages of basic, necessary supplies. The funding includes $4 million for immediate relief, delivering essential resources such as heating fuel, water, and firewood to 16 villages, and $16 million for critical infrastructure and climate resilience efforts in the Native Villag… Continue Reading
04.30.26
Murkowski Addresses Iran Conflict on Senate Floor
Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today spoke on the Senate floor today as we draw near to the sixty days limit that the President has the authority to conduct military operations that have not been authorized by Congress. Watch Senator Murkowski’s full remarks here. Full transcript of Senator Murkowski’s remarks, as delivered: Mr. President, I'm here to speak this afternoon about the conflict involving Iran, and more specifically, the role of Congress within it. At the outse… Continue Reading
04.29.26
Murkowski, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support AI/AN Health Organizations
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced legislation that would allow U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps officers to be assigned to Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). The PHS ACCESS Act addresses an oversight in current law to authorize these assignments and establishes an incentive program for officers serving in remote and rural areas. The bill is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Catherine Cortez Mas… Continue Reading
04.29.26
Murkowski, Cortez Masto Propose Roadmap for Development of Next Generation Geothermal Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) unveiled the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, a roadmap for America’s research, development, and demonstration of next-generation geothermal systems. Next-generation geothermal technology uses the heat (100-400º+ C) from rocks several kilometers below the surface of the earth to produce electricity. “Alaska holds some of the most promising geothermal resources in the wor… Continue Reading
04.28.26
Murkowski, Sullivan, Begich Introduce Legislation to Convey Culturally Significant Site to Doyon, Limited
Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to convey the Geese House Site from the National Park Service to Doyon, Limited. The bill would transfer ownership to Doyon, Limited, to ensure that the culturally significant site is managed by and for the Alaska Native Athabascan people. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) is co-sponsoring the legi… Continue Reading
04.27.26
Murkowski, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Study the Harmful Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Maternal Health
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) are leading the introduction of bipartisan and bicameral legislation to protect the health and well-being of pregnant women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) by requiring the study of the harmful effects of IPV on maternal health and investing in innovative programs to prevent IPV and improve maternal and child health outcomes for survivors. “Improving maternal health outcomes must be a na… Continue Reading
04.24.26
Murkowski & Blumenthal Announce Inspector General Audit of DOJ’s Failure to Release the Full Epstein Files
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced that, at their request, the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) has initiated an audit of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation requiring the release of all records and documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. While survivors have called bravely and repeatedly for full transparency, DOJ has failed… Continue Reading
04.24.26
Murkowski: "Congress cannot abdicate its core oversight and appropriations responsibilities"
Washington, DC — U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement following her vote on S.Con.Res.33, the concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026: “The budget resolution before us last night would have funded two agencies for three years, extending into the next administration and removing the level of oversight that Congress owes the American people. I absolutely support funding for those who provide security for our … Continue Reading
04.22.26
Delegation Secures Federal Funding for Ports Across Alaska
Washington, DC—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today touted more than $115.4 million in federal funding they helped secure for ports across Alaska. Seven projects that the delegation advocated for were selected through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), which Congress created in 2010 and provided substantial multi-year funding for in 2021. “I am proud to have worked with my partners in … Continue Reading
04.22.26
Murkowski, Burgum Discuss Alaska Successes, Priorities
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, today convened a hearing with U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to discuss the Department’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2027. The Senator reiterated her appreciation for Secretary Burgum’s dedication to advancing Alaska priorities throughout his first year at Interior and her commitment to working with him and the Department to continue making … Continue Reading
04.21.26
Secretary Wright to Senator Murkowski: AKLNG is “Number One” Energy Infrastructure Priority
Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today engaged with the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, on a number of Alaska’s energy priorities during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing on the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request. Murkowski and Wright discussed the importance of bolstering hydropower, including the imminent release of stalled funding for projects in Southeast Alaska, and the importance of hydropower as a baseload energy source in the Depa… Continue Reading
04.16.26
Two More Icebreakers Coming to Alaska
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), today welcomed an official announcement from the Coast Guard that two additional icebreakers will be homeported in Alaska. The announcement comes after Admiral Kevin Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard, testified to Sen. Sullivan that the agency was considering homeporting in Alaska up to four of the eleven Arctic Security Cutters (icebreakers) announced as part of the U.S.-Finland Icebreaker … Continue Reading
04.08.26
Murkowski, Sullivan Welcome AMHS Funding Following Advocacy to DOT
Washington, DC—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program, which will provide substantial federal funding for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). The funding, made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)—which Alaska’s senators were instrumental in passing—is intended to help modernize AMHS and ensure… Continue Reading
03.31.26
ICYMI: Murkowski Delivers 2026 Address to Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, AK - Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) delivered her 2026 address to the Alaska State Legislature during a joint legislative session at the Alaska State Capitol Building in Juneau. During her remarks, Senator Murkowski praised the steadfast partnerships that have led to meaningful progress across sectors around the state. Senator Murkowski reaffirmed her commitment to advocating for Alaskans at the federal level—and called on state legislators to continue their diligent work… Continue Reading
03.27.26
Murkowski Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand and Modernize Native Housing Programs
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, introduced the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026 (NAHASDA Modernization Act), comprehensive legislation to reauthorize and modernize federal housing programs serving American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) is an original cosponsor of the legislation. The bipartisan legislation updates and r… Continue Reading
03.26.26
Murkowski, Murray Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Youth Homelessness
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the bipartisan Preventing Youth Homelessness Demonstration Act. This legislation would authorize $105 million for HHS’s Administration for Children and Families (ACF) aimed at tackling youth homelessness by investing in prevention strategies and community-based solutions. The funding would be used to create two new grant programs that would address the conditions that contribute to youth home… Continue Reading
03.24.26
Murkowski, Warren, Grijalva Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Enhance Child Abuse Prevention in Tribal Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) alongside Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-7) reintroduced the American Indian and Alaska Native Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (AI/AN CAPTA). This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to strengthen resources available to Tribal nations working to prevent child abuse and neglect. As the primary federal law addressing child abuse … Continue Reading
03.24.26
Murkowski, Cortez Masto, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Security
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) introduced the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act (SECURE Grid Act), bipartisan legislation to empower states to fully assess the risks to their electric grids, from extreme weather to cyber threats and other vulnerabilities. Every year, states must submit a State Energy Security Plan (SESP) to receive funds from the State Energy Program, which are used t… Continue Reading
03.24.26
Murkowski, Coons introduce legislation to protect Americans from credit repair scams
Washington, DC—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced the Ending Scam Credit Repair Act (ESCRA) today to crack down on fraudulent credit repair organizations that exploit consumers with high fees, false promises, and deceptive practices. Credit repair organizations (CROs) often claim they can improve a consumer’s credit score by disputing negative information on credit reports or negotiating with creditors. While some legitimate counselors help consumers navigate … Continue Reading
03.23.26
Murkowski Speaks Out Against SAVE America Act on Senate Floor
Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) delivered a speech on the Senate floor highlighting the challenges the SAVE America Act would pose for Alaskans and the state’s election processes if enacted. Watch the speech here. The speech as delivered below: Mr. President, I come to the floor this evening to speak about the SAVE America Act. Before I do that, though, I want to take a pause for maybe a little break in the conversation about elections to update people on Alaska’s gre… Continue Reading
