New Offshore Program Promises Greater Access to Alaska’s Offshore Arctic
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement after the Department of the Interior (DOI) released a new draft proposed Five-Year Oil and Gas Leasing Program for the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for 2019-2024. The draft proposal is the first step toward a more competitive offshore leasing program in the United States. “This […]
Cantwell Statement On Trump Plan To Turn America’s Iconic Coasts Into Oilfields
Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) made the following statement regarding the Department of the Interior’s release of the draft plan to expand offshore oil and gas leasing: “The Trump Administration’s proposal to allow drilling off the coast in the Pacific region, despite the […]
After Several Long Years, Reason for Hope in King Cove
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement to mark the fourth anniversary of the Obama administration’s callous rejection of a life-saving road for the people of King Cove, Alaska. An 11-mile road segment is needed to connect King Cove with nearby Cold Bay, which is home to an all-weather airport. “For years, […]
Murkowski Announces New Additions to Committee Staff
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced three recent additions to her Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee staff: Suzanne Cunningham as senior policy advisor for oil and gas, Diana Nielsen as a legal fellow, and Tonya Parish as press assistant. “I’m pleased to welcome Suzanne, Diana, and Tonya to our team,” Murkowski said. “Suzanne […]
Murkowski Welcomes Secretary Zinke’s Order to Strengthen American Mineral Security
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today expressed strong support for a new Secretarial Order signed by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to curb the nation’s growing dependence on foreign sources of minerals. Murkowski attended the signing ceremony at the Department of the Interior. Murkowski stands to the left of Interior Secretary Zinke as he signs the Secretarial […]
AT LAST: Congress Approves Legislation to Open Alaska’s 1002 Area
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young, all R-Alaska, today released the following statements after the House and Senate passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, securing a major victory for Alaskans and all Americans. In addition to reforming the tax code, the bill opens the non-wilderness 1002 Area in […]
Cantwell To GOP: A Vote For This Bill Is A Vote To Destroy An American National Treasure
Watch Senator Cantwell’s Full Remarks Here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), spoke on the Senate floor in opposition of the provision in the Republican tax bill to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. On the Senator floor, Senator Cantwell said, “This […]
Murkowski: Conference Report Opens the 1002 Area, Reforms Tax Code
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after she, along with all of the Republican conferees for H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed and unveiled the final conference committee report for the bill. The conference report includes two titles: the first to provide tax relief to American families and […]
Cantwell Statement On The Half-Hearted Republican Opposition To Drilling In The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) made the following statement regarding the provision in the tax bill to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: “It is now clear that the letter from twelve House Republicans opposing drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife […]
Murkowski: Reconciliation Bill is a Great Opportunity for Alaska, America
Reiterates Support for Opening 1002 Area and Tax Reform During Conferee Meeting U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today participated in a public meeting of Senate and House conferees on H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. During the meeting, Murkowski reiterated her strong support for this pro-jobs, pro-growth, and pro-energy bill that will benefit […]