Congressman Nick Begich

For Alaska.

Thank you for your support! @SpeakerJohnson @SteveScalise @GOPMajorityWhip @RepLisaMcClain @RepWesterman @RepBrianBabin @RepSamGraves @NatResources @housescience @TransportGOP @HouseGOP

We’re incredibly grateful to the men and women of the United States Coast Guard for their quick response and successful rescue of five fishermen near False Pass, AK. This successful rescue is another telling reminder of why maintaining a well-equipped and mission-ready @USCG is absolutely critical in Alaska.

This incident will undoubtedly resonate throughout Alaska’s fishing community, particularly among the hardworking men and women among the Bering Sea fleet who face these dangerous conditions every day. We are thankful these five individuals were brought to safety, and our prayers remain with every fisherman and family as they navigate the season ahead. Readiness saves lives. Semper Paratus.
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When we talk about Alaska's energy future, it's important to remember that producing oil and gas is only part of the equation. We also need the infrastructure, workforce, and refining capacity to turn those resources into products.

Marathon Petroleum's Kenai Refinery is a critical part of that equation. From aviation fuel and gasoline to diesel, asphalt, and other petroleum products, Marathon plays an important role in meeting Alaska's energy needs.

Thank you for the productive visit today, and a special thank you to the Kenai Refinery workforce for keeping Alaska's economy moving.

Alaska is home to so many critical minerals and metals our nation needs for both national and economic security.

Mining creates good paying jobs, strengthens our supply chains, and provides confidence for communities throughout Alaska; and companies like Ambler Metals, Coeur, Felix Gold, Graphite One, Nova Minerals, U.S. Gold, Contango, Kinross, Hecla, Teck, North Star, and so many others are making sure Alaska will responsibly be able to deliver what our nation needs well into the future. That’s why I’m proud to support mining, refining, and manufacturing in Alaska.

Rebuilding our capacity to produce should be, and now is, a national priority. @AlaskaMiners

Healthcare in Alaska is different, and we need different solutions. That’s why I’ve been proud to support Rural Healthcare Transformation funding for Alaska.

We’ve brought nearly $250 MILLION across 254 projects to Alaska this year alone to strengthen rural healthcare - part of over $1 Billion+ in investment over the next 5 years.

That means portable X-rays in village clinics, telehealth for expectant mothers, training for the next generation of Alaska healthcare workers and community health aides, and better technology to help patients get care close to home.

These investments will expand treatment options in some of our most remote communities, bringing better care directly to Alaskans.
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