U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)
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Bipartisan bill targets global anti-LGBTQ+ violence with proposed sanctions
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Jeanne Shaheen have reintroduced the Global Respect Act, a bipartisan legislative effort aimed at imposing sanctions on foreign entities responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Alaska senators back USDA's move to repeal national roadless rule
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both representing Alaska, have expressed their support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) decision to begin repealing the 2001 Roadless Rule nationwide.
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Senator Murkowski discusses veteran services with VA Secretary Collins
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski engaged with Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins during a subcommittee meeting to discuss the Department of Veteran Affairs’ budget request for Fiscal Year 2026.
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Senators urge reversal on closure of Job Corps Centers
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, has joined a bipartisan group of senators in urging the Department of Labor to reverse its decision to close Job Corps Centers across the country.
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Alaska native bills pass Senate; await presidential approval
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, alongside U.S. Representative Nick Begich, have expressed their approval following the Senate's passage of two significant bills aimed at benefiting Alaska Natives.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski emphasizes key priorities in recent tweets
Senator Lisa Murkowski highlighted several important topics through recent tweets posted between June 18-19, 2025.
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Senate passes Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act; moves to House
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has played a key role in the Senate's unanimous consent passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025.
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Bipartisan bill reintroduced to tackle ocean acidification
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Sheldon Whitehouse, alongside Representatives Chellie Pingree and James Moylan, have reintroduced the Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski shares insights on environment and leadership
In recent tweets dated June 15-16, 2025, Senator Lisa Murkowski discusses topics ranging from personal activities in Anchorage to significant issues like leadership development through the Udall Foundation and ongoing environmental challenges due...
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Alaska delegation introduces bill addressing land disputes post-Exxon Valdez oil spill
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with U.S. Representative Nick Begich, have introduced the Chugach Alaska Land Exchange and Oil Spill Recovery Act.
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Senate committee reviews nominations amid focus on Alaskan educational priorities
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions convened this week to evaluate nominees for key roles within the Department of Education and the Department of Labor.
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Murkowski reintroduces legislation supporting coastal workforce and infrastructure
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Angus King have reintroduced the Working Waterfronts Act, a legislative effort designed to support workforce development, energy and infrastructure in coastal communities across the United States.
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Bipartisan bill aims to improve eating disorder care for seniors under Medicare
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Maggie Hassan, Amy Klobuchar, and Shelley Moore Capito have reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at improving access to care for seniors and people with disabilities living with eating disorders.
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Murkowski secures commitment for summit on Alaska fishing industry challenges
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has secured a commitment from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to hold a summit with stakeholders in Alaska's fishing industry.
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Interior plans to rescind NPR-A oil and gas restriction
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Representative Nick Begich, have expressed approval for the Department of the Interior's decision to start a public process to rescind a 2024 rule concerning oil and gas development in the...
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Murkowski discusses interior budget request with focus on Alaska's resources
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, recently held a meeting with the Secretary of the Interior to discuss the Department's budget request.
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Murkowski discusses health priorities with HHS Secretary Kennedy
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska recently engaged in discussions with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Murkowski questions DOE and DOI nominees on key Alaskan issues
This week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee conducted a hearing to evaluate the nominations of William Doffermyre for Solicitor at the Department of the Interior, Kyle Haustveit for Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy),...
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Senator Murkowski seeks FBI support on missing indigenous women and fentanyl issues
During a recent U.S. Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska engaged with FBI Director Kash Patel on significant public safety issues affecting the state.
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Senator Murkowski pledges to defend public broadcasting funding
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has reiterated her support for public broadcasting amid proposals to cut funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).