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Don Young is a Republican politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district from 1973 until his passing in 2022. He was the longest-serving member of Congress in Alaska's history and was known for his strong advocacy for Alaskan interests, particularly in areas such as resource development and indigenous rights. Young was a prominent figure in various legislative efforts, including those related to transportation and infrastructure in Alaska. Throughout his tenure, he was recognized for his direct and often colorful communication style, which resonated with many constituents.
I noticed one thing when I listened to this debate. If we can bottle the hot air that has been coming from some people on this side of the aisle over here, we can solve the energy crisis right now. I have never heard so many what I call…
first, let me say that I have jurisdiction over the Marianas. We have reviewed this. We requested a GAO report and most of the accusations made, in fact all of the accusations made, by the Interior Department have been proven false. In…
I heartily applaud Ms. Ewing for her initiative in seeking to make her community a better place to live, and for the positive impact she has had on the lives of others.
I heartily applaud Ms. Dickison for her initiative in seeking to make her community a better place to live, and for the positive impact she has had on the lives of others.
I hope that the Congressional Leadership joins with us to pass this historic bill into Law this year.
The failure to replace these lands has been and continues to be a source of deep concern to the indigenous people of Elim and until this matter is dealt with equitably, it will continue to be a source of great frustration and sense of loss…
This bill will give the Elim Native Corporation 2 years in which to select no more than 60,000 acres depicted on the map dated August 1, 1999, and entitled Land Withdrawal Elim Native Corporation Land Restoration.
Today I am introducing legislation that would address several matters of concern to Alaska Natives through amendments to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971.
Another provision of this bill would allow shareholder stock to be transferred to adopted Alaska Native children and to their descendants.
I am pleased to introduce H.R. 3013, a bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act...
the Bikini Resettlement and Relocation Act of 1999, H.R. 2368, is an important measure to help the relocation and resettlement of the people of Bikini Atoll. This community was displaced during the time of United States nuclear testing in…
Today I am introducing legislation that would address several matters of concern to Alaska Natives through an amendment to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
This provision allows them to apply for their native allotments and would expand the dates to include the full years of the Viet Nam war.
Our Alaska Natives veterans should not be penalized for serving during the entire dates of the Viet Nam conflict.
This loss of land from the original Reservation has become over the years a festering wound to the people of Elim.
I believe it is time that we authorize Alaska Native entities to manage federal conservation units in the manner consistent with lands that they have carefully preserved and utilized for thousands of years.
I believe that Alaska Natives should be given the opportunity to manage federal conservation units that are in close proximity to their own lands.
It has always been my strong belief that Alaska Natives can manage conservation units or national park systems units as well or even better than the federal government.
I am pleased to introduce a bill to expand Alaska Native contracting of Federal land management functions and activities
As I am sure my colleagues will agree, the history of our nation reflects many examples of injustices to Native Americans.
as co-author of H.R. 2454, I rise in strong support of the Arctic Tundra Habitat Emergency Conservation Act. The fundamental goal of this legislation is to stop the destruction of the Canadian Arctic Tundra by a growing population of…
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